Head coach of the Shepolopolo of Zambia, Bruce Mwape believes there is more room for improvement despite the thrashing of former champions Equatorial Guinea. Zambia pulled one of the biggest surprises at the Africa Women's Cup of Nations after thumping the Nzalang Nacional 5-0 at the Caape Coast stadium on Sunday night.Coach Bruce Mwape, who is content with the three points feels there is a lot to improve on."I would like to say the game was good per the results. But
Ghanaian defender Joseph Baffo has opened the door to a move to Swedish second-tier side IFK VärnamoBaffo has been training with the Swedish Superettan outfit since September after rejecting a contract renewal with German Bundesliga 2 side Eintracht Braunschweig after recovering from a long injury layoff.The 26-year-old was reported to be inching closer to a move to SV Hamburg following a trial with the side but was not able to win a contract.“I do not close any doors,
Head coach of Asante Kotoko, Charles Kwabla Akunor is worried over the minimum information about their CAF Confederations Cup opponents. Asante Kotoko will face the winners of the Cameroonian FA Cup between Edding Sports and Lion Blesse in the preliminary stages of Africa's second their competition.Edding Sports and Lion Blesse will play the final on November 25th, with the winner arriving three days later to play Asante Kotoko.Coach C.K Akunor is concerned about the lack
President Nana-Akufo Addo has congratulated the three National teams that recorded victories over the weekend.The weekend could not have been better for Ghana after the three national teams who were in action came out victorious.The Black Maidens made it two wins on the spin at the 2018 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Uruguay following a 3-1 victory over Finland.The win ensured the Maidens book their tickets to the quarter final stage of the competition with a game to spare.On
South Africa captain Janine Van Wyk says the team is happy to beat defending champions Nigeria in their Africa Women's Cup Nations opener. Second half substitute Thembi Kgatlana, who was also voted Woman of the Match, scored the solitary goal to give South Africa a famous victory over long-time arch-rivals, the Super Falcons.Captain Janine van Wyk said this was a very important victory for the team, especially as it was the first match of the tournament and also against favourites,
Head coach of the Black Stars Kwesi Appiah has commended his players after overcoming a difficult weather condition to inflict a 2-0 defeat on the Walias of Ethiopia in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.Jordan Ayew was handed a start in Addis Ababa, joining Emmanuel Boateng in attack and he rediscovered his fine form as he found the breakthrough with just three minutes on the clock.The Crystal Palace forward controlled a long pass from defender Harrison Afful before finding
Deputy Black Stars captain Andre Ayew revealed the team struggled in the second half of the game against Ethiopia following the poor state of the pitch. Ghana beat the Walias of Ethiopia 2-0 on Sunday to enhance their qualification chances for AFCON 2019.But, after a good first half display that saw Jordan Ayew score twice in 30 minutes, the team had to stay back and soak in waves of pressure from the Eastern Africans.Ayew, who led the side in place of Asamoah Gyan disclosed the
Striker Jordan Ayew hopes his brace for Ghana in Sunday's 2-0 win over Ethiopia in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier can be the elixir needed to spark his career form. The 27-year-old last scored a club goal in April 2018 when he netted for Swansea in their 1-1 draw with Everton in the English Premier League.Jordan has played eight league matches for the Eagles this season but yet to find the back of the net.He is going back to the club after the international break with
It was not just that the Super Falcons got off to a losing start in their title defence against South Africa at the 2018 AWCON, but the manner in which they did so calls for a lot of concern.SCORENIGERIA lists five major problems facing the eight-time African champions.Over reliance on the old guardEven though Rasheedat Ajibade started against South Africa on Sunday in Cape Coast, the core of the team remain those aunties who have there for many years – Rita Chikwelu, Onome Ebi,
Ghana striker Jordan Ayew has played down his heroics despite scoring the goals in the 2-0 win over Ethiopia on Sunday to boost their qualification chances. The Crystal Palace forward opened the scoring as early as the third minute when he slotted a low one past the Walias goalkeeper in Ghana's first attacking move.In the 26th minute he converted a beautiful penalty to double the lead after Emmanuel Boateng was whacked down inside the box.''First of all I’m happy
2018 CAF Confederation Cup campaigners Asante Kotoko beat Ghana Premier League side WAFA 1-0 in a friendly played on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium. The only goal was scored by Guinea-import Naby Keita to boost the confidence of the Porcupine Warriors.Kotoko fielded a very strong squad including first choice goalkeeper Felix Annan, Amos Frimpong, Obed Owusu and Emmanuel Gyamfi.In the 28th minute, right back Amos Frimpong whipped in a cross which was connected home by Keita beyond
Black Queens winger Priscilla Okyere says the team was under pressure to perform in-front of the home crowd in the opening game of the Africa Women's Cup of Nations against Algeria. Ghana narrowly won by a goal but missed several chances to have registered a huge scoreline.The Spartak Subotica midfielder revealed they were eager to score more goals, hence the reason for spurning more opportunities.“This is the first time we were playing against such a crowd and we felt the
Black Queens winger Priscilla Okyere says the team was under pressure to perform in-front of the home crowd in the opening game of the Africa Women's Cup of Nations against Algeria. Ghana narrowly won by a goal but missed several chances to have registered a huge scoreline.The Spartak Subotica midfielder revealed they were eager to score more goals, hence the reason for spurning more opportunities.“This is the first time we were playing against such a crowd and we felt the
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