Cameroon coach Clarence Seedorf has dispelled reports that the Indomitable Lions are not ready for the Nations Cup after arriving in Egypt late following a bonus dispute. The defending Champions were the last to arrive in Cairo a day after the tournament began in the North African country.However, the former Dutch international insists his players are ready to defend the title despite their pre-tournament troubles."All teams in the world at some point in their history experience
The President for the Republic of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo is currently in Egypt to watch Ghana's first AFCON game against Benin later today.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 has eluded the nation for the past 37 years.The
The President of the Ghana Football Association Normalisation Committee, Dr Kofi Amoah has for the first time hinted that the Ghana Premier League will return after the Africa Cup of Nations currently going on in Egypt.For so long, there was uncertainty about when the league will resume following its truncation after the release of the Number 12 investigative documentary by Anas Aremeyaw Anas last June.But with the mandate of the Normalisation Committee set to end in September,
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has named three debutants Lumor Agbeyenu, Kasim Nuhu and Thomas Agyepong in his starting line-up to face Benin on Monday night in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations opener.But Inter Milan versatile defender Kwadwo Asamoah and the country's all-time top scorer Asamoah Gyan will start from the bench.The trio will be supported by experienced stars like Jordan Ayew who leads the attack with his brother and team captain Andre supporting him up front.Appiah
Ghanaian duo Majeed Ashimeru and Gideon Mensah have started preseason training with Austrian giants Red Bull Salzburg. The duo were recalled by club after successful loan spells away from the team.Majeed Ashimeru was the star for Swiss side Saint Gallen, where he netted four times creating seven assists in 34 appearances.Gideon Mensah also excelled with Austrian side Sturm Graz, who are still interested in making a permanent move for the Black Meteors left back.Ashimeru and Mensah
German Bundesliga side Fortuna Dusseldorf are ready to splash out five million Euros for Ghana winger Nana Opoku Ampomah in the transfer window, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The winger, who is on the radar of several top clubs in Europe including Belgian giants Club Brugge could head to Germany as Waasland Beveren look set to accept the offer from Fortuna.The winger has an outstanding season last term scoring 8 goals in 30 appearances but the 23-year old is forcing
Ghanaian defender Isaac Donkor says he might return to Inter Milan in future if the club expresses interest in him. The former Inter Academy player left the Italian club to join Romanian side Universitatea Craiova in the summer of 2018.His impressive performances in Romania has seen him attract interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray."If God says it is there that I must return, then you will see me again in your country. It is he who is guiding me on my path," he told
The Black Stars of Ghana will wear their predominantly red jersey in tonight’s game against the squirrels of Benin at the Ismailia Sports Stadium. The Stars will ditch their predominant white jersey in this opening encounter as agreed at the technical team meeting held on Monday.On the other hand, Benin will be in an all white strips for the game.Ghana will be hoping to begin this encounter on a good note as they seek to end their 37-year AFCON title drought.Kick off is at 8pm
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hopes the Algeria win the 2019 African Cup of Nations. The Desert Warriors had a successful start for the prestigious tournament; securing a comfortable 2-0 win over Kenya in Sunday's opener in Cairo."We want to see the Algerian team playing well for the Algerian people," Zidane, 47, a Frenchman with Algerian origins, to beIn SPORTS TV channel on Sunday.Algeria, who won the AFCON Cup once in 1990, play in Group C along with Senegal,
Belgian giants Club have distanced themselves from Nana Opoku Ampomah's absence from preseason training with Waasland Beveren. The winger is on the radar of Club Brugge with the Blue and Blacks set to make a move for him in the transfer window.The Ghana international has been missing camp with Waasland Beveren but Brugge have quickly dissociated themselves from the 23-year old's absence."Clubbe Brugge is in for nothing. Not the style of Club, nor that of Philippe
Ex-Ghana International Augustine Arhinful has cautioned the Black Stars to take a cue from previous matches played in the tournament and be ready for Benin in today’s game at the Ismailia Sports Stadium.Arhinful indicated that the team should not be complacent and take a cue from the other matches played in the tournament.“One good thing is that We are the one to play the last group matches and we have watched other teams play so that is an advantage to us. We have no excuse
Asamoah Gyan is Ghana's record man. He is a legend. He is famous and unarguably the most iconic among this current generation. He has been the symbol of the Black Stars the last decade. At 33, he continues to break new barriers to further cement his legendary status.He holds the record for the most goals by an African in the history of the FIFA World Cup - 6 goals in three editions (2006, 2010, 2014).His place in the squad for the Total Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019 was
Former Ghana International Augustine Arhinful is calling on Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars as the team takes on Benin in its first game in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.Ghana will play Benin at the Ismailia Sports Stadium in Group F’s second game of the day.According to the ex-Black Stars striker, the people of Ghana must show nationalism and rally behind the flag.“We have to unite behind the flag because it is our identity. We need to rally behind the team. Sometimes
Ghana winger Nana Opoku Ampomah has left Belgian side Waasland Beveren furious after absenting himself from the pre-season. Beveren have began their preseason camping and expected the on-demand winger at training last week but the Ghanaian never showed up.According to reports the player is forcing a move to Club Brugge, who are interested in making a move for him in the transfer window.However, Brugge have released a statement dissociating themselves from his no-show at Waasland
Ghana’s Sports Minister Isaac Asiamah has sent well wishes to the Black Stars of Ghana as they begin their Africa Cup of Nations campaign today against Benin at the Ismailia Sports Stadium in Group F. Isaac Asiamah in a post on Facebook, is confident the team can end the title drought this year as well as urged Ghanaians to rally behind the team.“On behalf of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the good people of Ghana I wish the Senior National Soccer team, the Black
Information gathered by Finder Sports from the Black Stars camp in Ismailia, Egypt indicates that Ghana coach Kwasi Appiah is having some difficulty in selecting his first starting 11 in today’s match against Benin to be played at the Ismailia Sports Stadium.The Black Stars wrapped up their preparations on Thursday in Dubai and arrived in Egypt on Friday. The team has been training at the Suez Sports Complex ahead of their opening game today.According to our source, every player
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