Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has called on Ghanaians to remember the team in prayers as they prepare to engage the Kenya in the 2019 AFCON qualifier on Sunday.The West African giants will be hoping to extend their lead at the summit of the standings when they meet the Harambee of Kenya on matchday two of the 2019 AFCON qualifiers.Ghana recorded a 5-0 win over Ethiopia in the opening game of the qualifiers at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium last year, but a trip to Nairobi looks much

The Ethics Committee of FIFA has extended the ban on Kwesi Nyantakyi by another 45 days as the initial ban on the former Ghana FA President will expire this week.The former CAF First Vice President was provisionally suspended for three month by the Ethic Committee following the the broadcast on an expose by Anas Aremeyaw Anas.The initial ban was handed on 8th June after the broadcast of the tape with the body claiming there was prima facie for Nyantakyi to answer.With the deadline

Head coach of the senior national team of Ghana, Kwesi Appiah says their camp in Ethiopia will help the players familiarize themselves with the weather expected in Kenya ahead of the AFCON qualifier on Saturday. The Black Stars completed their first training session in Addis Ababa on Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya in Nairobi.The Ethiopian capital is 2355 metres above sea level and the weather conditions are expected to be a bit harsh.According

The spokesman for Jordan and Andre Ayew, Fiifi Tackie, has launched a scathing attack  on Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah insisting the former international defender is not a good managerTackie descended heavily on the head coach of the Black Stars claiming that he public statements about the Ayew bothers has not helped resolve issues properly.Jordan Ayew and Andre Ayew have not featured for the Black Stars since Ghana’s World Cup qualification first leg match against Congo Brazzaville

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has banned coach Salisu Yusuf for a year and fined him US$5000 after he was caught on tape "receiving bribes" in the Anas exposé. The sanctions were imposed on Yusuf Salisu following an NFF investigation into bribery allegations.Yusuf Salisu was caught on camera taking cash from men posing as football agents, who requested that two players be selected for a continental championship. The names of the players were not disclosed and

Watch Ghana star Kwadwo Asamoah talking about his return to the Ghana squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya after a four-year absence.He also played down concerns that he suffered an injury during his first training with the side:Watch video below?

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has revealed that Kwadwo Asamoah has picked up an injury ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya.The Black Stars boss said the Inter Milan player suffered the 'minor' setback during training of the side in the Ethiopian capital on Wednesday morning .The Inter Milan midfielder dynamo was spotted strapping his knee with ice to treat the problem which has raised concerns from fans of the Black Stars.Asamoah looks to have sustained

Spokesperson for the CAF/FIFA Liaison Team Dan Kweku Yeboah has debunked reports that Kwadwo Asamoah has picked an injury at the Black Stars camping base in Ethiopia where they are  training ahead of the 2019 AFCON qualifier against Kenya on Sunday.Asamoah arrived in Addis Ababa on Tuesday night to join the rest of the players as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya.Reports went rife on Wednesday morning that the 29-year-old was unable to finish

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has revealed knowledge about his next opponents Kenya in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Appiah is targeting a second consecutive win in Group F after an opening 5-0 success over Ethiopia last year.On the other hand, the Harambee Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat at Sierra Leone and want to return to winning ways.''I’ve watched some videos of them,'' Appiah said after the team's first training session in Addis Abbaba, Ethiopia.''This

Kenya coach Sebastien Migne has blasted Tottenham Hotspurs midfielder Victor Wanyama for snubbing a call to face Ghana on Saturday.The 27-year-old was among the 38 players called up for the crucial 2019 AFCON qualifier but did not turn up.Despite Migne acknowledging that Wanyama was not fit to face the Black Stars, he has questioned the players’ decision not to show up for assessment.“Wanyama should have traveled to Kenya so that our medical staff can assess his injury. We should

Sochaux Montbeliard goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has expressed his delight after earning yet another Black Stars call-up ahead of the AFCON 2019 qualifier against Kenya on Sunday.The 21-year-old has been a regular member of the West African giants since making his debut in 2017.The former Red Bull Salzburg custodian made his senior national team debut for the team, starting and playing 90 minutes in a friendly match against Iceland that ended in a 2–2 draw.He is part of the 18

Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has revealed that Kwadwo Asamoah has picked a minor injury during the team's training on Wednesday morning at the Ethiopian Youth Sports Academy ground in Addis Ababa where the team is based.Asamoah arrived in Addis Ababa on Tuesday night to join the rest of the players as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya.The 29-year-old last played for the Black Stars against Portugal at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil where

Ghana international Kevin Prince Boateng met one of his great footballing icon Zinedine Zidane as club football goes on break due to international assignments. Kevin,31, who has not been invited to the national team since the debacle of Brazil 2014 was shocked to meet legendary Zinedine Zidane who is on a sabbatical after leaving Real Madrid in the summer.Zidane is revered across the football world after winning three champions league on a row with Real Madrid, and was three time

Inter Milan ace Kwadwo Asamoah has expressed his excitement after joining his Black Stars teammates in camp for the first time in four years.The 29-year-old arrived in Addis Ababa on Tuesday night to join the rest of the players as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya.Asamoah last played for the Black Stars against Portugal at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil where Ghana lost 2-1 to exit the tournament.His return is good news for the Black Stars

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is yet to announce the date for the draw of the Africa Women's Championship to be played in November. The host for the competition is in limbo after reports last month indicated CAF in unhappy with the level of preparation by Ghana and could strip off the country the rights.With barely two months to the competition to kick start, 8 nations have qualified for the tournament but are yet to find the group they will be placed in.Eight

Coach Abdul Karim Zito has named a strong starting XI to battle out with the Menas of Niger in the 2019 WAFU Zone B qualifiers in Niger.The tournament which commenced on Sunday, September 2 will see the winner book their ticket to represent WAFU Zone B at next year’s AFCON in Tanzania. Action Boys FC goalkeeper David Kudjo will be in the sticks for the two-time world champions.Danbort FC's Nathaniel Adjei, Samuel Abdul Karim Mohammad, Samed Abdul and Alhassan Uzair will

Former goalkeeper of the Black Stars, Sammy Adjei says he is capable of being the next president of the Ghana Football Association. The leadership of the Ghana Football Association has been dispersed after former President Kwasi Nyatakyi resigned following the scandals that hit the Association after the premiering of the Anas expose'.The Executive Committee is also in the process of being dissolved as a normalization committee is being set up to handle the affairs of Ghana

Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah is the highest earning left back in the Serie A. Asamoah joined Inter Milan on a three-year deal as a free agent after ending his six-year stay with Juventus.The Ghana international saw his pay packet get bumped up dramatically after swapping the Turin for Milan.According to a report in Gazzetta dello Sport, Asamoah will pick up a massive pay check of €3million annually, making him the highest earning left back in the Championship.The 29-year-old

Ghana coach Kwes Appiah will hold two training sessions with his squad at their camp base in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.The mild-mannered trainer has nineteen (19) players in camp and can now increase the tempo of his workouts.They will hit the training ground at 10 am and 15:30 local times.Appiah is expected to hatch a plan to record a second consecutive win in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The ex-Ghana captain masterminded a 5-0 win over Ethiopia at the Baba Yara Stadium

Black Stars new boy William Owusu has joined the national team camp in Ethiopia ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya on Saturday. The Royal Antwerp forward was invited for the first time by coach Kwesi Appiah after an impressive start to the Belgium Jupiler League.The striker has scored in his last two games in Belgium and with Asamoah Gyan and Emmanuel Boateng out of the squad, the striker is set to make his debut for Ghana.The 28 year old joined 15 other