Black Stars midfielder Afriyie Acquah has cautioned his teammates to be wary of the threat Sierra Leone will pose to them in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.The four-time African champions fell 1-0 to the Harambee Stars of Kenya and want to bounce back against the Leone Stars."Football has evolved because nobody expected Kenya to beat us but it happened, and that's how football has become now and we have to live with it," Acquah told Happy FM."We cannot
Ghana winger Thomas Agyepong has been ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone following an injury he picked up playing for Scottish side Hibernian. The 21 year old on loan Manchester City winger will be unavailable for the game on Thursday and coach Kwesi Appiah confirmed the latest setback but says that will not hinder preparations."Yes unfortunately Thomas Agyapong had an injury in their weekend game, he did a scan and thought he could join
Ghana winger Thomas Agyepong has been ruled out of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone following an injury he picked up playing for Scottish side Hibernian. The 21 year old on loan Manchester City winger will be unavailable for the game on Thursday and Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah confirmed the latest setback but says that will not hinder preparations."Yes unfortunately Thomas Agyapong had an injury in their weekend game, he did a scan and thought
New Asante Kotoko coach Charles Kwabla Akunor has been handed a brand new car to begin work at the club. The former Black Stars captain joined the club last week on a three year deal after Paa Kwesi Fabin resigned seven months in charge of the Porcupine Warriors.Akunor was given the car to be use in the discharge of his official duties.The ex-Ashantigold coach is also expected to be handed an accommodation in the Ashanti regional capital to aid his work with the club.Coach C.K
Sierra Leone Football Association director of competitions, Ibrahim Sesay Sorie says his outfit has petitioned CAF to set a new date for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana.The Anti-Corruption Commission of Sierra Leone barred Football Association president Isha Johansen and general secretary Christopher Kamara from using the premises of the association while the pair was being investigated on corruption charges.But both parties have denied any wrongdoing.The
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan says winning their third 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone is non-negotiable.The Black Stars fell 1-0 in Nairobi last month to Kenya and want to bounce back against the Leone Stars.Gyan, who has missed the opening two Group H qualifiers, is making a return to skipper the side.The Kayserispor striker agrees the only way to placate the fans is by bagging the points on Thursday.''We just got back this afternoon so we just
Asante Kotoko defender Daniel Darkwa has returned to training after three months out with a shoulder injury. The former Aduana Stars left back was cleared to start training by the medical team of the club after successfully completing his rehabilitation.Darkwa, who joined the Porcupine Warriors in the summer joined the rest of his teammates on Monday at the Adako Jachie training complex.Team doctor of Asante Kotoko Jerry Pratt Newton explained the player is behind schedule in terms
Former Arsenal forward Charlie Nicholas has implored Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson to ring changes in his approach to games to benefit Jordan Ayew.The Eagles suffered a 1-0 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Selhurst Park over the weekend.Nicholas, who now works as a pundit on SkySports, believes the London-based side's abysmal form is due to the predictable tactics employed by manager Roy Hodgson which restrict strikers like Jordan Ayew and Christian Benteke."Somewhere
Head coach of the Black Stars Kwesi Appiah says the team wont be hampered by the injury of winger Thomas Agyepong. Thomas Agyepong is out with an injury sustained over the weekend and coach Kwesi Appiah confirmed the latest setback but says that will not hinder preparations."Yes unfortunately Thomas Agyapong had an injury in their weekend game, he did a scan and thought he could join the team but has been given three weeks off so for that reason he can't be part
Asante Kotoko have quashed reports there is an agreement to play the Black Stars in a friendly game if Thursday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone is cancelled.There is uncertainty surrounding the Group H clash with the Sierra Leone Football Association suspended by FIFA for government interference.But Kotoko have not been informed that they could test the Black Stars should the qualifier be stopped by the world's football governing body.''There’s
Nine players took part in the first Black Stars training session in Kumasi ahead of their back-to-back 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.The first batch of players arrived in the Garden City on Monday morning and led by captain Asamoah Gyan who was among some of the early players to join the camp.England-based duo of Christian Atsu and Andy Yiadom were also part of the training supervised by coach Kwesi Appiah at the Baba Yara Stadium, the venue for Saturday's match.Afriyie
Black Stars returnee John Boye was a stalwart for FC Metz in their 2-1 over Sochaux in the French Ligue 2 on Monday night.FC Metz went into match with the hope of returning to winning ways after back-to-back defeats against FC Paris and Le Havre.But following a cagey opening 45 minutes, Coach Frederic Antonetti’s charges went ahead courtesy Farid Boulaya’s 55 minute goal.The hosts took charge of the game and deservedly got the equalizer through an own goal from French left-back
Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has advised Chelsea star Eden Hazard to reject the overtures from Real Madrid.The Belgium captain has been in scintillating form for the Blues in the ongoing Premier League, registering three assists and seven goals in eight appearances to propel the side 2nd on the standings.Hazard stated on Monday that he was torn between re-signing with the Blues or securing a "dream move" to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid.But Essien, who enjoyed
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