Mubarak Wakasso broke down into tears during his post-match speech after winning Man of the Match in Ghana's penalty shootout defeat to Tunisia at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The Deportivo Alaves player provided the assist with a free-kick which resulted in the own goal equalizer for Ghana in the round of 16 contest.He scored Ghana's second spot kick during the penalty shootout, but the four-time champions got knocked out 5-4 on penalties after newboy Caleb Ekuban missed
Ghana captain Andre Ayew says the team has to learn from the mistakes after exiting the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.Ghana lost to Tunisia on penalties by 5-4 in the Round of 16 game played at the Ismailia Sports Stadium on Monday.“ Ghana played a good game and this is football and we have to learn from the mistakes, he told Times Sports.“Ghana dominated most of the game”, he added.The Swansea City Star also hailed his players for the performance exhibited against Tunisia
Tunisia goalkeeper's trainer Hamdi Kasraoui has defended first choice shot-stopper Moez Hassen reactions after he was substituted in their penalty shootout victory over Ghana. The OGC Nice goalkeeper was unhappy after he was replaced by substitute goalie Ben Mustapha for the penalty shootout.Despite his anguish towards the technical team for his withdrawal, ex-goalkeeper Kasroui says his reaction shows his desire to help the team to success."Certainly a player wants
Ghana captain Andre Dede Morgan Ayew has hailed players of the Black Stars despite the team’s elimination from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.The Black Stars lost to the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia on penalties (5-4) after the game had ended 1-1 after regulation time.Ghana did not lose a game in this year’s competition as they won a game and drew two of their matches at the group stage to progress to the Round of 16 to face Tunisia.The Tunisians scored first with
Medeama defender Bright Enchil has joined Asante Kotoko on a permanent transfer, the club announced on Tuesday.The left-back is expected to sign a long-term contract after undergoing a mandatory medical.The hugely talented defender arrived in Kumasi on Tuesday morning to complete formalities..Enchil joined Medeama two seasons ago from lower division side Joel Bouzou Rangers, based in Aburi, where he has shone. We have reached an agreement with @AsanteKotoko_SC for the permanent
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has denied any rift in the camp of the Black Stars after the team’s elimination from the tournament.The Black Stars lost on penalties to the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia by 5-4 after the game had ended 1-1 after regulation time in the Round of 16 game played at the Ismailia Sports Stadium on Monday.According to Dede Ayew, the atmosphere in camp was peaceful and denied any sort of divisions and conflict among the players in camp.The Swansea City player
Jordan Ayew is set to return to Swansea City after Crystal Palace reached an agreement with the club over the permanent transfer of the striker.The 27-year-old spent the last season on loan at Palace following their relegation from the English Premier League.The Ghana international endured a difficult campaign at Selhurst Park, making 24 appearances.Palace have reached an agreement with the Swans for a £2.5m with add-ons permanent transfer fee for the Ghanaian.The 58-cap international
Algeria forward Youcef Belaïli says the Desert Foxes took a vital lesson from the elimination of fellow North African's Morocco and Egypt's AFCON exit. The 1990 champions strolled to the quarter finals after beating Guinea 3-0 in the last 16 on Sunday.However, ahead of their game against Guinea, Morocco and hosts Egypt had shocking exited the competition in the hands of Benin and South Africa respectively."The departure of Egypt and Morocco was a lesson for us
Ghana captain Andre Dede Ayew has apologized to Ghanaians after the team’s elimination from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.The Black Stars lost to Tunisia on penalties by 5-4 after the game had ended 1-1 in regulation time in the Round of 16 game played at the Ismailia Sports Stadium.The exit is the worst in a decade for the Black Stars who have made it to the semi-finals in the last seven previous tournament.The Swansea City Star who was substituted in the game against
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has asked the team to quickly shift their focus to the future despite the disappointment of leaving the Nations Cup at the round of 16 stage. The four times African champions were beaten 5-4 on penalties by Tunisia as the wait for the Nations Cup trophy continues for another two years.An own goal from substitute Rami Bedoui cancelled out Taha Khenissi's second-half strike as the game went into the extra time and subsequently into the shootout.Trabzonspor
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has thanked his players for the effort showed at the Nations Cup despite suffering elimination at the round of 16.Appiah feels his team were undone by luck, after dominating the game against Tunisia only to lose 5-4 on penalties to the Carthage Eagles.The defeat means Ghana's AFCON trophy drought continues for another two year after waiting for 37 years."I thank the players for the effort, which they showed during the events, but this is football,
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has expressed disappointment in his side's elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars were booted out of the tournament after losing 5-4 on penalties to Tunisia on Monday evening.An own goal from substitute Rami Bedoui cancelled out Taha Khenissi's second-half strike as the game went into the extra time and subsequently into the shootout.Trabzonspor attacker Caleb Ekuban missed from the spot as the West African giants bowed out
Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of former Wa All Stars forward Richard Arthur. The striker joins the Porcupine Warriors on a three year deal after ending his stay with Ethiopian giants Saint Georges FC.The attacker completed a mandatory medical on Monday, before finalizing the move by signing a three year contract with the record Ghana Premier League champions.Arthur becomes the Kumasi based club's seventh signing of the window following the arrivals of Kwame Baah,
General captain of the Black Stars Asamoah Gyan has urged Ghanaians not to blame the referee for their exit from the Africa Cup of Nations though he was baffled by his decision to disallow Andre Ayew's goal during the match.The Carthage Eagles had led through Yassine Khenissi’s 73rd-minute opener but their substitute Rami Bedoui headed an own goal in the closing moments to force extra-time.After the extra 30 minutes ended goalless, Ghana’s Leeds forward Caleb Ekuban was
Captain of the Black Stars Andre Ayew has applauded his teammates for playing their hearts out despite their elimination from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.The Black Stars suffered an elimination after losing 5-4 on penalties to the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia after sharing spoils in regulation time.Despite the team's failure to achieve their ambition, Swansea City forward Andre Ayew, who doubles as skipper of the side heaped praises on his teammates for the commitment they
General captain of the Black Stars Asamoah Gyan may have played his last game for Ghana after their penalty shootout defeat to Tunisia at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 on Monday. The Black Stars quest of ending their 37-year title drought was quashed following a 5-4 penalty loss to Tunisia at the Ismailia Stadium on Monday.Yassine Khenissi gave the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia the lead in the 73rd-minute but their substitute Rami Bedoui headed an own goal in the
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has commended Tunisia for progressing into the quarterfinals stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations claiming they are a good team.Tunisia took the lead after Yassine Khenissi’s shot went in off the post but the Black Stars levelled in stoppage time as Rami Bedoui headed into his own net to force the match into extra time.With neither side able to find a winner in the 30 minutes, the match went to penalties with Caleb Ekuban’s miss proving costly
Former Ghana winger Laryea Kingston has lambasted South African referee Victor Gomez after he ruled out Andre Ayew's goal during the Black Stars Afcon Round of 16 loss against Tunisia.The Carthage Eagles had led through Yassine Khenissi’s 73rd-minute opener but their substitute Rami Bedoui headed an own goal in the closing moments to force extra-time.After the extra 30 minutes ended goalless, Ghana’s Leeds forward Caleb Ekuban was the only player not to score in the shoot-out
Head coach of the Black Stars Kwesi Appiah has bemoaned his side's wastefulness during their defeat against Tunisia in the Round of 16 stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.Ghana were painfully bundled out of the continental football showpiece after losing 5-4 on penalties in the round of 16 at the Ismailia Stadium on Monday evening.Ghana fought back to send the game to extra time after Taha Khenissi’s shot went in off the post but the Black Stars levelled in stoppage
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has eulogized the Black Stars despite the elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.The Black Stars quest of ending their 37-year AFCON drought was dashed following a 2-1 defeat on penalty against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia after playing out 1-1 in 120 minutes.Tunisia shot into the lead on the 73rd minute through Taha Khenissi but Ghana pushes the game to extra time after Rami Bediou with virtually the last kick of the game.After
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