Andre and Jordan Ayew both score as 10-man Ghana are forced to settle for a draw against Benin at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ghana failed to open their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a win as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Benin in Ismailia on Tuesday evening. 

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

Ten-man Ghana had to share the spoils with Benin in the second Group F match of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, played at the Ismailia Stadium on Tuesday. Though Benin scored first through Mickael Pote in the second minute – in what is so far the fastest goal of the tournament – the Stars …

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

Ghana’s Black Stars kicked off the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a disappointing 2-2 draw with

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

ISMAILIA, Egypt, June 25 (Reuters) - Underdogs Benin hit back to secure a 2-2 draw with 10-man Ghana after the Black Stars had a player sent off for time-wasting in bizarre circumstances at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.

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

  Chairman of the Governing Council of Dominion University College Professor Felix Nikoi Hammond has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to urgently reconsider the funding module of his government’s flagship programme, Free Senior High School Programme. While acknowledging that the implementation of the programme is a major step towards tackling socio-economic inequality, Prof. Hammond …

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

Ghana lead Benin by 2:1 in half time.

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

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.

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.