Ghana striker Richmond Boakye-Yiadom has declared himself fit for their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations opener against DR Congo on Sunday.

Ghana President John Mahama has told the Black Stars to take every single game at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as a final.

Ghana have been picked by South African 'jujumen' psychics to win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as the tournament kicked off on Saturday.

Watch Ghana international stars Derek Boateng, Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah and John Paintsil talking about the Africa Cup of Nations as they start their campaign on Sunday.

[Africa Top Sports]During the Afcon 2013, Asamoah Gyan wouldn't be participating any penalty regular play for Ghana after his mother asked him not to - two weeks before she kicked the bucket.

SABC Sports Analyst, Mzimasi Mgebisi has predicted that Bafana Bafana could go all the way in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations and possibly meet Ghana in the finals.

The revered emir of Kano in northern Nigeria survives an attack which is suspected to have been carried out by Islamist militants.

Ghana are assured of massive support in the stadium on Sunday in their opening match at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations clash with DR Congo on Port Elizabeth because the tickets have been sold out.

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