Mali hammered Mauritania 4-1 in their maiden 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group E match at the Suez Stadium in Egypt on Monday night.The Lions of Chinguetti, who were making their debut in the Afcon finals, were able to contain the Eagles in the opening stages of the encounter.Mali were forced to try their luck from range as the Mauritania defence looked solid and impenetrable.However, the Eagles upped the tempo after the half-hour mark and they managed to break the deadlock
Tunisia were held 1-1 by Angola in the opening Group E match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night.The Carthage Eagles claimed the lead at the Suez Stadium through Youssef Msakni, but the Palancas Negras fought back in the second half and Djalma Campos capitalised on a goalkeeping error to secure a share of the spoils.Tunisia looked the stronger side from the opening minutes and created a couple of half-chances for the likes of Naim Sliti and Wahbi Khazri, but they were
Ghana and Red Star Belgrade Star Richmond Boakye Yiadom “Boakye Magic” showed excerpts of his brilliance in his team’s pre-season game against Romania side CFR Cluj which ended in a draw. The 26-year old made his second appearance in the pre-season game for Red Star Belgrade since returning from injury.“Boakye Magic” as he is popularly known scored a brace in the first preseason game where they trashed Vindisgarstena by 8-0 on Wednesday.Boakye Yiadom saw 60 minutes of
Spartak Prague striker Benjamin Tetteh bagged a brace in the side's 3-1 win over Benešov in a friendly at the weekend.The 21-year-old scored in the sixth and ninth minutes with Ond?ej Zahuste adding the third in the 45th minute.Michael Azilinon scored the consolation for the third-tier side.Tetteh is back at pre-season amid growing reports surrounding his long-term future.The former Ghana Under-20 striker has been heavily linked with a move away from the club with a number
Bulgaria side CSKA Sofia have confirmed the club is in talks with a Major Soccer League side for Ghana winger Edwin Gyasi.The club has moved to quell speculations regarding 27-year-old by by issuing a statement on his future."To avoid speculation in the media, we want to let you know that our club is currently leading final talks to transfer our footballer Edwin Gyasi to the MLS Championship," a club statement readHe did not travel to the Red camp in Austria, because
After a turbulent spell in England resulting in relegation with two different clubs, former Ghana prodigy Jordan Ayew will attempt to relaunch his stuttering career at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.Since leaving France in 2015, little has gone to plan for the son of Marseille great Abedi Pele, the three-time African footballer of the year.Following his move from Lorient to Aston Villa, the forward enjoyed a relatively successful debut season with seven Premier League goals
Christian Atsu could be reunited with former Ghana boss Avram Grant after the Israeli was linked the Newcastle United job. The 64-year-old is reported to be under consideration to replace Rafa Benitez as St James' Park.Grant last coaching job was in the 2010/11 season where ha managed West Ham United.He could reunite with his former Ghana winger if wins the race to replace the Spaniard.The former Chelsea boss works as technical adviser for Indian Super League side NorthEast
Benin coach Michel Dussuyer has expressed their readiness to square off against Ghana in the opening Group F game at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.The Squirrels will face the Black Stars at the Ismailia Sports Stadium on Tuesday.The Squirrels will miss the services of star man and captain Sessègnon through suspension after being sent off against Algeria in their fourth math during the qualifying series.Despite the setback, coach Dussuyer is anticipating a stern match
Ghana winger Christian Atsu insists Senegal are favourites to win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The 27-year-old says the presence of influential Liverpool star Sadio Mane could do the trick for the African giants.The Black Stars, four-time champions take on Benin in their group F opener on Tuesday in Ismailia before battling Guinea-Bissau and Cameroon.Ghana has been touted as the most successful team without a trophy in the past 10-years having reached two finals and four semi-finals.But
Former France international of Ghanaian descent Marcel Desailly believes Ghana are not among the favourites for the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations due to disappointments in recent times.The Black Stars, semi-finalists in the last six editions of the tournament and finalists in 2010 and 2015, are hoping to beat 23 other nations to win their first title since 1982.The tournament opened on Friday with the hosts beating Zimbabwe 1-0 in Cairo.“In the previous African Cup of Nations,
The Black Stars held their final training session on Monday night ahead of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations opener against neighbours Benin.Watch below.?
Ghana and Benin will open their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Group F campaigns with a meeting at the Ismailia Stadium on Tuesday 25 June, 2019.Ghana have long been regarded as one of the continent’s football powerhouses and a haul of four AFCON titles is only bettered by Egypt and Cameroon.However, the last of those triumphs arrived way back in 1982 and the West African nation is growing more and more impatient for a return to glory.The current Black Stars team earned their place
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah says he expects Benin to give the Black Stars a tough match ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener on Tuesday.Ghana endured a difficult pre-tournament preparations in Dubai.The Black Stars were pipped 1-0 by minnows Namibia in their first friendly game before drawing goalless with South Africa in the second encounter.The results of the two matches prompted many connoisseurs of the game to question the four-time AFCON champions credentials to annex
Ghana winger Christian Atsu has been exposing some of the deep secrets in the Black Stars revealing the identity of the worst singer in the national team.The Black Stars take on Benin in their Group F opener on Tuesday and the Newcastle player revealed the biggest joker in the team as well the best players in various positions.Watch below is the full interview with the winger The four-time champions landed in Cairo on Friday from
Christian Atsu says Ghana must win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations crown to repay the suffering local fans. The Newcastle United wideman says Ghanaian fans have endured heartbreaks for far too long - and urged his teammate to end the nightmare.He says the only way to return the love of the fans for the team is to end the country's 37-year wait for an African title.And the 27-year-old has laid down the marker."For the fans the only thing that will make them get close to
Benin gaffer Michel Dussuyer has bemoaned the absence of his talisman Stéphane Sessègnon in their Africa Cup of Nations Cup Group F opener against Ghana on Tuesday.Benin will engage their West Africa counterparts in the opening game of Group F at the ongoing AFCON in Ismailia.But the Squirrels will miss the services of star man and captain Sessègnon through suspension after being sent off against Algeria in their fourth math during the qualifying series.However, the French
Anderlecht coach Vincent Kompany is in Italy to monitor Ghanaian players ahead of the new season.The iconic former Manchester City captain wants to build a crack team for the Purple and Whites.The City legend spent the last few days in Italy monitoring Ghanaian players and others.Kompany has confirmed he will work with Ghanaian pair Francis Amuzu and Jeremy Doku.However the future of youngster Dauda Mohammed while Dennis Appiah has joined French side Nantes on a four-year deal.
Head coach of the Squirrels of Benin says his side is not worried by the big names in the Ghana team ahead of the AFCON opener on Tuesday. The Squirrels face a daunting task against the four times African champions in the group opener in Ismailia.However, experienced coach Michel Dussuyer is not worried about the history of his West African rivals and insists his team is gunning for the ultimate in Egypt."Ghana has big players like Andre Ayew, Asamoah Gyan, Wakaso, Atsu, Boye
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has acknowledged the quality of the teams that have played so far at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.The 32nd Africa Cup of Nations kicked off last Friday with some of the continent’s comtinent’s top sides struggling to record victories in their opening fixtures.Ghana, who are touted as pre-tournament favourites, will square off against West Africa counterparts Benin in the first game of Group F.During the side’s presser ahead of the match,
Ghanaian midfielder Winfred Amoah scored for Sturm Graz in their 3-0 win over ESV Mürzzuschlag in pre-season.The 19-year-old scored the third goal for the side after Philipp Hosiner had grabbed a brace.The youngster was promoted to the first team at the end of last season.He is the son of ex-Ghana international Charles Amoah.
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