Empoli midfielder Afriyie Acquah will join the rest of the Black Stars camp in Dubai on Monday due to the burial of his late father.The West Africa giants will depart from Ghana to Dubai on Saturday for their pre-tournament training camp ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.But the team is expected to fly out from the country without their influential midfielder Afriyie Acquah who will be at the final burial rites of his late father in Sunyani on Saturday, June 1.The

President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo has urged the Black Stars team to rally behind coach Kwesi Appiah and newly-appointed captain Andre Ayew ahead of their quest to end the nation's 37-year title drought at the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.Ahead of the team's departure to Dubai for their pre-AFCON training camping, President Nana Addo hosted the team at Jubilee House in Accra on Thursday.His Excellency Nana Addo interacted with the management committee, the

Chairman of the Black Stars management committee, Dr. Desmond Kofi Koduah Sarpong is confident that the nation will win the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.Ghana is chasing a fifth Nations Cup trophy, but has not been successful in recent years including two heartbreaking final loses in the last decade.The West Africa giants are seeking to end their 37-year wait for continental success, having won their last title in 1982.But Mr. Sarpong has expressed his belief that the

Minister of Youth and Sports Hon. Isaac Asiamah believes new Black Stars captain has the zeal to lead the nation to glory at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.The four-time champions are seeking to end their 37-year wait for continental success, having won their last title in 1982.Kwesi Appiah's side have come close to ending their drought at the last six tournaments, having reached the semi-finals, and even going as far as the final in 2010 and 2015.Ayew led the

Business mogul Alhaji Salamu Adamu has thrown his support for former Ghana youth star Bright Addae and his Foundation for their good works.The Executive Chairman of 'The Afro Arab Group Of Companies' pledged his support for the foundation when Bright Addae paid a courtesy call on him on Monday.The Ascoli midfielder also presented a replica jersey of the foundation to the esteemed business man.Alhaji Salamu, who is a philanthropist, promised to partner the Bright Addae

Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has congratulated newly enstooled chief of the Gbi traditional area Asamoah Gyan. General captain Asamoah Gyan was installed as Ngoryifia-Doemenyotor of the St. Francis College of Education and in the Hohoe municipality of the Volta Region.The title translates as the ‘Kind-hearted, Progressive Chief’.This instalment is in recognition of Asamoah Gyan’s contributions towards finding a sustainable solution to an age-old water crisis that saddled

The Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports Hon Perry Curtis Kwabla Okudzeto has commended actress Yvonne Okoro for fulfilling her promise to reward the Senior Women’s Soccer team, the Black Queens with an amount of $10,000 for winning bronze medal at the just ended WAFU Zone B tournament in Ivory Coast.It was the hope of the Deputy Minister that the gesture will not only inspire the team to achieve more in future tournaments but also influence corporate institutions to come on board

In-form Ghana left back Baba Abdul Rahman has disclosed that people close to him helped his lengthy lay-off recovery. The 24-year old suffered an injury at the Nations Cup in 2017 in Gabon which effectively ruled him out for almost two years.However, after a difficult loan spell at Schalke O4, the former Asante Kotoko defender found his safe heaven in France when he joined Stade Reims.“With the injury I had, it was tough mentally but I had people who advised, spoke to me and

Ghanaian winger Albert Adomah is set to be released by Aston Villa despite helping the club earn promotion to the Premier League this week. According to reports in England, Adomah is one of several senior players out of contract at Villa Park this summer with manager Dean Smith poised to ring the changes to the squad.The 31-year-old has been a mainstay in his three seasons at the club and landed the players’ player of the year award for his contribution in 2017/18.Adomah grabbed

Black Stars general captain Asamoah Gyan has been installed as Ngoryifia-Doemenyotor of the St. Francis College of Education and the Gbi traditional area in the Hohoe municipality of the Volta Region.The title translates as the ‘Kind-hearted, Progressive Chief’.This instalment is in recognition of Asamoah Gyan’s contributions towards finding a sustainable solution to an age-old water crisis that saddled the College of Education.The footballer, through the Gyan Foundation,

Ghanaian forward Issah Abass has joined Dutch top-flight side Utrecht on loan from German Bundesliga side Mainz 05 ahead of the new season. Utrecht confirmed the signing on Thursday, "The attacker (20) is rented by Domstedelingen for one season from FSV Mainz 05.""Forefront player Issah Abass plays for FC Utrecht in the 2019/2020 season. The 20-year-old attacker from Ghana is rented by the Domstedelingen for one season from the German Bundesliga club FSV Mainz 05."He

Mali goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa has excused himself from the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations after coach Mohamed Magassouba turned down his request to the nation's first choice goalkeeper at the tournament.The 29-year-old custodian, who plies his trade in the French Ligue 2 ESTAC Troyes, was the first choice goalkeeper for the club in the just ended campaign.Samassa was named in the Eagles 27-man provisional team squad for the African Nations Cup by coach Mohamed Magassouba

Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah will work under Antonio Conte once again following the appointment of the Italian tactician as Inter Milan coach.The 49-year-old former Juventus and Chelsea gaffer had been widely reported to replace Luciano Spalletti who left the job on Thursday after guiding the Nerrazzuri to their second successive UEFA Champions League campaign.“It’s his gestures, the looks he gives, the details he goes into that define Antonio Conte,” read a statement on

Former Benin skipper Romauld Boco has urged the Squirrels take a cue from Liverpool’s comeback against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League to cause upset at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.The Squirrels will engage West African neighbours Ghana, Guinea-Bissau and defending champions Cameroon on June 25, June 29 and July 2 in Group F respectively.According to Boco, the unpredictability of football should act as a reminder that anything is possible for Benin to

General captain of the Black Stars Asamoah Gyan believes with a holistic plan for the team to end their 37-year title drought ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt is to be united.Last week, Gyan was named general captain of the side, with André Ayew appointed as his successor.Despite losing the armband, Gyan is gearing up for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, and ahead of the nation's tilt for a first AFCON victory in 37 years, the forward is preaching

Ghanaian striker Prince Owusu returned to Arminia Bielefeld following an unsuccessful loan stint at 1860 Munich.Owusu was loaned out to third division club 1860 München last winter break.The 22-year-old has a superb start to his Lions career, providing 2 assists and scoring 3 goals in 16 games.He however failed to keep up with that form midway through the campaign which saw his playing diminished.He returned to his parent club after ending his loan deal.