Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Twenty-four teams have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition scheduled for Ivory Coast next year. On Tuesday, Cameroun qualified after thumping Burundi at home by three goals to nil which saw them edge their opposition in a fiercest game at the Roumdé Adjia Stadium. READ MORE: Heart of Lions announce signing of defender, Bismark Anim Elsewhere, Black Stars recovered from a goal down to post a 2-1 victory over Central African Republic to seal the top spot ahead of Angola, who came in second in Group E. https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/1701719296265638212 Ghana will battle the likes of Nigeria, Morocco,…

Central African Republic coach Raoul Savoy has cast a spell on the chances of the Ghana Black Stars excelling at the next African Cup of Nations slated for Ivory Coast. The away side was looking to advance as one of two teams in Group E  for their second appearance at the AFCON tournament.  Louis Mafouta tested Lawrence Ati Zigi in post for the Black Stars but his effort was tipped over the post for a corner which they failed to make use of.  AFCON 2023Q: Ghana beat Central African Republic to secure AFCON 2023 qualifications to Ivory Coast In the…

Ghana Black Stars has secured qualification for next year’s AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast after a hard-fought home victory over the Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Chris Hughton named a strong starting eleven, which saw, Djiku, Inaki, Kudus, Osman, Salis Samed, and Jordan Ayew captain the side in place of his senior brother and captain, Dede Ayew, who was dropped to the bench against the CAR.  READ MORE: AFCON 2023Q: Jordan, Kudus, and Djiku start as Dede dropped to the bench against C.A.R The away side kick-started the game on the front foot, creating chance after…

Chris Hughton has named his starting eleven that would face off against the Central African Republic in the ultimate round of qualifying games of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Experienced forward, Jordan Ayew would captain the side in place of his senior brother and captain, Dede Ayew, who has been benched for the game against CAR for this afternoon’s clash in Kumasi.  Fatawu Issahaku replaces injured Joseph Paintsil in the Black Stars squad for the AFCON qualifier The starting eleven features, Ati Zigi in the post, Ali Seidu, and Baba Rahman in the…

Chris Hughton has assured Ghanaians that the BlackStars will move mountains to preserve their undefeated record at the Baba Yara Stadium. On February 6, 2000, Ghana suffered their most recent loss in Kumasi when they were defeated by South Africa in the knockout round of the Africa Cup of Nations, which was jointly hosted by Ghana and Nigeria. READ MORE : Kamal Sowah joins Standard Liege on loan Hughton’s team leads the pack with nine points and knows that a point will set them on the path to 2023 AFCON slated for Ivory Coast. “Everybody knows what this game [vs.…

Ghanaian midfielder Kamal Sowah has signed for Standard Liege in Belgium on loan. The 23-year-old sealed played with OH Leuven for two years before moving on to Club Brugge, where he carved a niche for himself.   READ: Joseph Paintsil withdraws from Black Stars squad due to injury Kamal would have former coach Carl Hoefkens to help develop his talent further, as Yaya Touré and Frazer Robertson, who worked with Sowah at Right to Dream academy in his early days. Sowah featured twenty-seven times for Club Brugge and was part of Otto Addo’s 26-man Black Stars squad at the last World…

Twenty-three Black Stars players have arrived from their various clubs ahead of the final round of games for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Central African Republic (CAR). On Saturday, September, 2,2023, Black Stars gaffer, Chris Hughton named his 25-man squad list which is expected to take on Central African Republic in the ultimate round of games.  2023 AFCONQ: Chris Hughton unfazed by public anger over Andre Ayew’s inclusion in the BlackStars squad Black Stars lead the pack with nine points, Angola with eight points, Central African Republic with seven points, and Madagascar with two points from…

Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton is least concerned about the growing widespread perception within the football space about, captain, Andre Ayew’s inclusion in the BlackStars squad. On Saturday, September, 2,2023, Black Stars gaffer, Chris Hughton named his 25-man squad list which is expected to take on the Central African Republic in the ultimate round of games at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. READ: What happened in Ghana’s first training ahead of the Central African Republic clash Andre Ayew, who is currently unattached with a club was named as part of the squad list and that has sparked widespread discontent…

Ten Black Stars players have arrived from their various clubs ahead of the final round of games for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Central African Republic (CAR). On Saturday, September, 2,2023, Black Stars gaffer, Chris Hughton named his 25-man squad list which is expected to take on Central African Republic in the ultimate round of games.  2023 AFCON Qualifiers: C.A.R head coach Raoul Savoy ready for Black Stars challenge Speaking to Kessben FM, vice president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mark Addo confirmed ten players have arrived at the camp and are ready to start…

Central African Republic coach Raoul Savoy is confident that his side can pull an upset in the final round of qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Ghana. The away side would have been presented with an arduous task against Ghana and anything bar a victory would see their hopes of qualification crashed.  Mas-Ud Didi Dramani named head coach of Black Galaxies Savoy acknowledges the mammoth task on his hands but remains highly optimistic that they can beat Ghana to book a place for next year’s games in Ivory Coast.  “No. We don’t fear Ghana but…