Tag: Africa Cup of Nations
Ghana beats Sao Tome and Principe 3-1 in AFCON qualifier
Despite having qualified already for the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) championship in Cameroon, Ghana's Black Stars beat Sao...
SWAG congratulates Black Bombers, Black Stars for the Olympics and AFCON qualification
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has congratulated the National Amateur Boxing team, the Black Bombers, and the Black Stars for qualifying to...
Ghana Black Stars gear up for AFCON qualifiers
The Black Stars of Ghana cruised past Legon Cities FC 3-1 in a friendly encounter played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday.
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MoYS believes Ghana can clinch 2021 CAF U-20 AFCON trophy
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) is confident the Black Satellites of Ghana will clinch the 2021 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Trophy target still on course despite setback – Zito
Abdul Karim Zito Head coach of Ghana’s National Under-20 team, the Black Satellites has said the objective of winning the ultimate at this year’s...
Gambia shocks Ghana at CAF Under-20 tourney
The National Under-20 team the Black Satellites were given a rude awakening by The Gambia in the last Group C match of the Confederation...
Morocco to host 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco has been designated the host of the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said in a statement...
“I am disappointed we did not win AFCON”- Agyemang Badu
Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, former Black Stars midfielder and Under 20 World Cup winner has said, he remains disappointed Ghana could not clinch Africa Cup...
Black Satellites hard-fought victory qualifies Ghana to AFCON U-20
A hard-fought victory from the Black Satellites of Ghana ensured qualification to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-20 Championship after beating Niger 5-3...
CK Akonnor hands Nettey a starting role against Sudan
Asante Kotoko right back Christopher Nettey has been handed a starting role in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan, at the...
C.K. Akonnor admits huge task ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Charles Kwablan Akonnor Head Coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars, has admitted that there is a huge task ahead of him...
C.K Akonnor loses first match with Black Stars against Mali
Charles Kwablan Akonnor, the Head Coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars succumbed to a 3-0 scoreline against Mali in his first...
GFA Technical Director arrives in Turkey to watch Black Stars friendly matches
Bernhard Lippert, the newly appointed Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has arrived in Turkey to watch the Black Stars friendly...
AFCON trophy ‘stolen’ in Egypt
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy has reportedly been stolen from the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) headquarters in Cairo.
The country’s football body broke...
AFCON 2021 qualifiers to resume in November
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Emergency Committee on Wednesday approved a new set of dates for qualifiers for the 2021 Africa Cup...
CAF fines GFA $10,000
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Ghana Ten Thousand Dollars (US$10,000) for the invasion...
CAF fines Ghana over pitch invasion incident
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Ghana 10,000 U.S. dollars after a fan invaded the pitch in the 2021 Africa Cup of...
Midfielder Wakaso earns Ghana call-up for AFCON qualifiers
Jiangsu Suning's combative midfielder Mubarak Wakaso has earned a call-up into the Black Stars, Ghana's senior national soccer team, for this month's doubleheader 2021...
CAF switches AFCON 2021 dates half a year earlier
The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will run from Jan. 9 to Feb. 6 in Cameroon instead of June to July as originally...
The history of Ghana vs South Africa in football
South Africa's clash with Ghana is one of the most eagerly anticipated 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers.
The opening Group C match between...
Coach Kwesi Appiah Justifies CK Akonnor Appointment
Black Stars coach, Kwasi Appiah, disagrees with the assertion that Ghana’s elimination in the 1/16th stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
We need to “fight” on the pitch to bring back the love – Dede...
Andre Dede Ayew, Captain of the Black Stars, has said that, the team would have to give their all to get the positive results...
Kwesi Appiah focused on Black Stars job
Kwesi Appiah, Head Coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars has said he remains focused on giving out his best to help...
Ghana picks final 21 players for 2019 U-23 AFCON
Ghana has named a 21-man squad for the 2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt later this month.
The Ghanaian...
CAF threatens legal action over piracy of Africa Cup
Soccer bosses are considering legal action after all 36 group matches of the Africa Cup of Nations were illegally broadcast on a Saudi Arabian...
2019 AFCON: Akufo-Addo in Egypt to watch Ghana vs Benin game
President Nana Akufo-Addo is in Egypt to watch the Black Stars opening Group F game against Benin tonight in the ongoing Africa Cup of...
Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan rescinds retirement decision after talks with president
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has rescinded his decision to retire from the national team, the Black Stars, following a telephone conversation with President Nana...
Ghana name 29-man provisional AFCON squad
Ghana Black Stars head coach Kwesi Appiah on Wednesday named a 29-man provisional squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for...
AFCON 2019: fixtures of Black Stars and all about group E
Ghana's quest to end a 37-year title hiatus in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the 2019 edition, will begin with Benin on...
Stanbic Announce Visa Swipe to AFCON Campaign
Stanbic Ghana has launched a Visa card promotion to encourage customers to swipe their cards in payment, for goods and services at Point of...