Ivory Coast, the host nation, secured a thrilling 5-4 victory on penalties, eliminating defending champions Senegal from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite being considered underdogs due to their qualification as one of the best third-placed teams following a 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea, the Elephants displayed resilience against the confident Teranga Lions. Senegal … Read more
The most memorable moment during CAN 2008 which was hosted by Ghana was when an unidentified girl was welcomed into the stadium for the final match between Egypt and Cameroon while lifting the shimmering trophy. The name of her is Mimi Boateng, and she was only eight years old when four bulky men who are … Read more
Ghana’s four AFCON trophies that were won in the years 1963, 1965, 1978, and 1982 have reportedly gone missing. The Black Stars of Ghana have been chasing the precious AFCON trophy for the past forty years after they became African champions in 1963, 1965, 1978, and 1982. Under CAF rules, teams that win the AFCON … Read more
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has achieved another milestone in his career, surpassing the legendary Ahmed Hassan’s appearance record in the Africa Cup of Nations. The former Swansea City forward made his 33rd appearance on Friday night in Ghana’s game against Gabon. Andre Ayew scored Ghana’s first goal of the tournament in their 1-1 draw against … Read more
Andre Ayew scored his 10th goal of the AFCON to become Ghana’s leading top scorer in the competition as Ghana was held by Gabon 1-1 in their second group game at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo. The Al Sadd forward scored in the 19th minute to give the Black Stars the lead in the first half. … Read more
Andre Ayew has revealed the reason for 40 years AFCON drought for Ghana despite being on finals for three times. According to the Black Starsa captain, the reason for 40 years AFCON drought for Ghana is lack of luck because the team has done incredibly well at the tournament. “I wouldn’t say there is a … Read more
Kamaldeen Sulemana has safely arrived in Cameroon to join the Black Stars camp for the 2021 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations, after he failed to make the Doha training tour trip due to restrictive Covid-19 isolation. The Rennes winger couldn’t join the Black Stars’ camp in Doha, Qatar, making him travelled from France to … Read more
The Black Stars of Ghana arrived in Cameroon on Saturday, January 8, 2022, with 25 players for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars will be based in the capital Yaoundé, where they will play their first two Group C matches at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo. The four-time champions final Group match will … Read more
The Black Stars of Ghana arrived in Cameroon on Saturday, January 8, 2022, with 25 players for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Three players, Mohammed Kudus, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and Philemon Baffour were absent as they were not part of the team that flew from Doha, Qatar to Cameroon due to injuries, Covid-19, and contract … Read more
Countries suffering Covid outbreaks will have to play their Africa Cup of Nations matches even if they have only 11 players available. New guidelines from the Confederation of African Football (Caf) state matches will still go ahead even if none of the 11 players is a goalkeeper. Any nation unable to fulfil a fixture will … Read more