Ghana striker Jordan Ayew was named Man-of-the-Match in the Black Stars 2-2 draw with Benin in their opening 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. The England-based attacked was handed the award thanks to the hardworking approach he adopted during the game that saw the Black Stars play with ten men. The Crystal Palace frontman had to drop deep to …
Ghana striker Jordan Ayew was adjudged the Man of the Match in the 2-2 draw against Benin in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday night. The Crystal Palace forward was a constant threat to the Benin defense throughout the entire match. He was heavily involved in the build up to Ghana’s first goal and capped off his performance …
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has disclosed that the team is united for success ahead of the Nations Cup in Egypt. The Black Stars are seeking to end Ghana’s 37-year AFCON title drought and Ayew believes the unity in camp will be an essential ingredient for success as the competition kicks start on Friday. “It’s been a while that camp has …
Assistant coach of the Black Stars, Ibrahim Tanko has revealed that the team is trying new systems and formations ahead of the Nations Cup in Egypt later this month. According to the former Borrusia Dortmund forward, the team is shifting from the more orthodox 4-4-2 formation to a modernised 4-2-3-1 system. “It was a very good game for us,” he …
Black Stars head coach Kwesi Appiah has announced the final squad that will be taking part in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt. After announcing a 29-man preliminary squad in May, Kwesi Appiah has trimmed it down to 23 players. The major surprise was Majeed Waris, whose place has been taken by for U-23 striker Kwabena Owusu, …
Ghana head coach, Kwesi Appiah, has named his final 23-man squad that will represent the Black Stars during the 2019 AFCON in Egypt. Ghana, who finished fourth at the last edition of the AFCON after losing 0-1 to Burkina Faso, will be playing in Group F alongside Cameroon Guinea Bissau and Benin in the tournament that will kick off on …
Ghana captain Andre Ayew insists he has learnt a lot from previous Black Stars captain in his 12-year period with the national team. The Swansea City midfielder was named the new captain of the Black Stars ahead of the Nations Cup last month by coach Kwesi Appiah. A decision that sparked a bit of controversy after former captain Asamoah Gyan …
On-Loan Fenerbahce Andre Ayew has admitted not doing so well with the club in the just ended season. The Black Stars captain Andre Ayew will be the leaving Turkish club Fenerbahce where he spent the just-concluded season on loan from Championship side Swansea City. The 29-year-old announced the development via Fener official TV, thanking fans and staff members for their …
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan says he is hatching a plan with his deputy Andre Ayew to end the country’s trophy-drought at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars last won the continental title 34 years ago at the 1984 finals played in Libya. But the four-time African champions have missed three finals- 1992, 2010 and 2015. Despite speculations …
