Andre and Jordan Ayew were both on target as 10-man Ghana were forced to settle for a draw against Benin at the Africa Cup of Nations.Here are five talking points from the game.Kwesi Appiah fixed goalscoring problemAhead of the tournament, Ghana were faced with goalscoring problem. The team played two pre-tournament friendlies against Namibia and South Africa without scoring but in 45 minutes against Benin on Tuesday, Black Stars scored two goals.Jordan Ayew silence criticsAyew

Ghana defender John Boye became the first player to be sent off in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations against Benin.The FC Metz guardsman was given his marching orders in Ghana's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations opener for two bookable offenses.The 32-year-old went into the books of the referee after a horrible tackle on Benin midfielder Sessi D'Almeida on the 37th minute.He was sent off on the 55th minute by the referee for time wasting.Boye has capped 61 times for Ghana with

Ghana were forced to make an early substitution after winger Thomas Agyepong suffered an injury in their opening Group F match against Benin on Tuesday.Agyepong seems to have suffered a hamstring injury and was replaced in the 35th minute by another debutant in the squad Samuel Owusu.The Manchester City-owned player will be assessed by the medical team to see if he will be fit for Saturday's match against leaders Cameroon.Agyepong had his season plagued with injuries as he

Ten-man Ghana were held to a 2-2 draw by Benin in their opening game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia on Tuesday. Black Stars recovered from an early setback to lead 2-1 before Benin equalised after John Boye was sent off.Kwesi Appiah's side were stunned in the opening minute as Cebio Soukou found Mickaël Poté who ran clear to slip a low finish beyond Richard Ofori.But Andre Ayew levelled only minutes later and then, his younger brother Jordan Ayew found the

Ghana were held to a 2-2 stalemate by Benin in the opening game of Group F at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Tuesday. The Squirrels, who went into the game as underdogs shocked their West Africa counterparts in the 2nd minute when Mickael Pote put them ahead with a fine finish.But Ghana quickly drew level through captain Andre Ayew whose low drive beat goalkeeper Fabian Farnolle at his near post.The Black Stars took the lead for the first in the game on the 42nd minute courtesy

Ghana were held to a 2-2 stalemate by Benin in the opening game of Group F at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Tuesday. The Squirrels, who went into the game as underdogs shocked their West Africa counterparts in the 2nd minute when Mickael Pote put them ahead with a fine finish.But Ghana quickly drew level through captain Andre Ayew whose low drive beat goalkeeper Fabian Farnolle at his near post.The Black Stars took the lead for the first in the game on the 42nd minute courtesy

Serbia-based Samuel Owusu played his first ever Africa Cup of Nations match on Tuesday in the 2019 tournament as ten-man Ghana drew 2-2 with Benin in their Group F opener.The ?ukari?ki winger replaced another debutant Thomas Agyepong in the 35th minute after picking up a knock.This was after Andre Ayew had cancelled out Mickael Pote's second minute opener at the Ismailia Stadium.Owusu immediately announced his presence when he cut in from the right and unleashed a curler.But

Serbia-based Samuel Owusu played his first ever Africa Cup of Nations match on Tuesday in the 2019 tournament as ten-man Ghana drew 2-2 with Benin in their Group F opener.The ?ukari?ki winger replaced another debutant Thomas Agyepong in the 35th minute after picking up a knock.This was after Andre Ayew had cancelled out Mickael Pote's second minute opener at the Ismailia Stadium.Owusu immediately announced his presence when he cut in from the right and unleashed a curler.But

Trio Lumor Agbeyenu, Kasim Nuhu and Thomas Agyepong marked their Africa Cup of Nations debuts on Tuesday in Ghana's 2-2 draw with Benin in the 2019 tournament in Egypt.Defender Nuhu of German side TSG Hoffenheim paired with John Boye as centre backs.Agyepong, who spent last season on loan at Scottish Premier League side Hibernian, was deployed on the right flank.But the Manchester City-owned player spent only 35 minutes on the pitch after picking up an early injury.Agbenyenu

Ghana captain André Ayew became the nation’s all-time top scorer at the Africa Cup of  Nations following his strike in the side’s 2-2 draw with Benin in the opening game of the 2019 edition in Egypt on Tuesday.Prior to the continental football showpiece, the Swansea City forward was tied with Asamoah Gyan on eight goals apiece.However, the 29-year-old steered clear away from the Kayserispor striker after drawing Ghana level with a low drive in the 9th minute in the victory

Ghana defender John Boye will miss the Black Stars next game against Cameroon after picking red card in their 2-2 draw with Benin in the opening game of Group F at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.The Squirrels, who went into the game as underdogs shocked their West Africa counterparts in the 2nd minute when Mickael Pote put them ahead with a fine finish.But Ghana quickly drew level through captain Andre Ayew whose low drive beat goalkeeper Fabian Farnolle at his near post.The

Andre and Jordan Ayew continue to dazzle for the senior national team at major tournaments.The brothers have found the back of the net as Black Stars against Benin in the first match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.Andre scored to draw the Black Stars level before Jordan struck before a stunning effort before halftime.The goals mean Ayew brothers have scored 7 of Ghana's last 9 goals in the Africa Cup of Nations. 

Ghana captain Andre Ayew has scored in the last three AFCON opening games of the Black Stars after netting the leveler against Benin. The Swansea City midfielder scored a beautiful goal to get the Black Stars level in the Group F opener at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The 29-year old scored in the opening game against Senegal in 2015, a penalty in the 2-1 defeat to the Teranga Lions.Two years later he scored from the spot against Uganda to grab Ghana an opening day victory.His

Black Stars captain Andre Ayew is now Ghana's all time leading scorer at the Africa Cup of Nations after scoring a beautiful goal to level the scoreline in the game against Benin. Andre Ayew has now increased his tally at the competition to nine goals one ahead of general captain Asamoah Gyan.The pair were on the same number of goals before the competition but the Swansea City midfielder has placed his name in the record books of Ghana by becoming the first Black Stars player

Follow the LIVE play-by-play of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Group F game between Ghana and  at Benin at the Ismailia Sports Stadium.Below is the starting line up for both teams https://twitter.com/garyalsmith/status/1143599829177839617— (@garyalsmith)

The President for the Republic of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo has held a brief discussion with the Black Stars award of tonight’s Group F opener agaianst Benin at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Nana Akufo-Addo made a promise when he hosted the players and officials of the team at the Presidency before their departure to Dubai for the pre-tournament camping.He said should Ghana qualify to the final, he would again be in Egypt to motivate the Black Stars to win the AFCON trophy which

Five-times winners and holders Cameroon put a pre-tournament pay dispute behind them to beat rank outsiders Guinea Bissau 2-0 in their opening match at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.The Indomitable Lions took more than an hour to break down stubborn resistance before Yaya Banana and substitute Stephane Bahoken scored in a three-minute spell to give Clarence Seedorf's side a winning start in Group F.Banana headed in at the far post from a corner in the 66th minute before

Ghana president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has arrived at the Ismailia Stadium to watch the Black Stars play their first match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The four-time African champions face Benin in their opener in Group F.Nana Akufo-Addo is honouring a promise he made to the team when they visited him at the Presidency before their departure to Dubai for the pre-tournament camping.He said should Ghana qualify to the final, he would again be in Egypt to motivate the Black

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed striker Samuel Kalu is fully fit to play in Wednesday's second Group match against Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations.Kalu collapsed during training last week due to severe dehydration.The Bordeaux player was rushed to hospital on Friday and missed the 1-0 win over Burundi on Saturday in the opening match in Group B in Alexandria."The very good news is that Kalu did again yesterday in Cairo an MRI and it is now 100% sure that he

Ghanaian winger Latif Blessing has extended his stay at Major League Soccer side LAFC for another year. The California based club announced the former Liberty Professionals attacker has exercised a contract option keeping the 22-year-old midfielder in Los Angeles until the 2020 season.“Latif has proven to be a great fit for us on and off the field,” said LAFC General Manager & EVP of Soccer Operations John Thorrington. “He is an exciting young player who continues