Author: Selasi Fiawoyi

CAF announces participating teams for All African Games, Accra 2023 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the teams that will participate in the football events (men and women) at the African Games Accra 2023. For the men’s category, the CAF Executive Committee has determined that the eight quarterfinalists from the TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2023, along with the host nation Ghana, will qualify for the prestigious event. The age category rules applied during the TotalEnergies U-20 AFCON will be maintained. The qualified men’s teams are Benin, Congo, Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Sudan, Tunisia, and…

South Africa have advanced to the AFCON 2023 R16 after holding Tunisia to a 0-0 draw South Africa secured a spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations last 16 with a 0-0 draw against Tunisia. Sphephelo Sithole had the best chance for Bafana Bafana, but his long-range shot was saved by Bechir Ben Said. Despite late pressure from Tunisia, South Africa held firm to secure the draw and eliminate the 2004 champions. READ MORE : Inaki Williams scores on Athletic Bilbao return to inspire side to victory over Barcelona With Namibia drawing 0-0 with group leaders Mali, South Africa claimed…

Inaki Williams scores on Athletic Bilbao return to inspire side to victory over Barcelona. Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams played a pivotal role in Athletic Bilbao’s quarter-final win over Barcelona in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night. Despite Ghana’s early exit from the tournament in Ivory Coast, Williams swiftly put his challenges behind him. Departing from the Black Stars’ hotel in a private jet, he arrived in Spain on Wednesday morning, just in time for the crucial clash. READ MORE : Black Stars technical team dissolved after early AFCON exit Initially starting on the bench, Williams made a significant impact after…

Black Stars technical team dissolved after early AFCON exit The Executive Council of  the Ghana football Association has disbanded the technical staff of the Black Stars after an awful AFCON 2023 tournament. Following the disappointing display of the Black Stars at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Ghana Football Association has taken a definitive step by disbanding the entire technical staff. READ MORE : Mauritania defeats Algeria to qualifyfor the round of 16 for AFCON 2023 Head coach Chris Hughton, along with assistants George Boateng and Didi Dramani, goalkeeper coach Richard Kingston, and other staff members, will be departing. The…

Mauritania defeats Algeria to qualifyfor the round of 16 for AFCON 2023 Mauritania, considered underdogs, achieved a momentous upset against two-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions Algeria with a 1-0 triumph, securing their passage to the tournament’s knockout stages. Centre-back Yali Dellahi scored the decisive goal late in the first half, leaving Algeria surprised and eliminated from the competition. This victory for Mauritania marks their first-ever win at the AFCON finals. In the upcoming last-16 clash at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Monday, they will face the unexpected Group B winners, Cape Verde. Algeria, alongside fellow former…

Gambia head coach, Tom Saintfiet resigns after AFCON 2023 exit Tom Saintfiet, the coach of Gambia, has promptly resigned following their elimination from AFCON 2023. The 50-year-old Belgian coach made the decision after Gambia failed to secure any points in the group stage, experiencing a 3-2 defeat against Cameroon in their concluding match. Despite initially taking the lead, Cameroon’s Christopher Wooh sealed their victory with a late free-kick, propelling them to the next round. READ MORE : AFCON 2023 : Chris Hughton sacked as BlackStars coach Gambia concluded the group phase without earning a single point, having lost all three games…

Denis Odoi: We conceded stupid goals against Mozambique Black Stars defender Denis Odoi has shared insights into the goals Ghana let in during their last Group B match against Mozambique at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. The Club Brugge player characterized the two goals as lacking in sound judgment and emphasized that the team cannot be competitive if they continue to concede goals in such a manner. READ MORE : Chris Hughton: “I take responsibility for this performance “ In the 91st minute, Andre Ayew conceded a penalty, while Richard Ofori’s contact with an innocuous ball resulted in…

Chris Hughton:  “I take responsibility for this performance ” Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton, has taken accountability for Ghana’s late-game draw against Mozambique, a turn of events that now places the Black Stars on the brink of another group stage exit at the Africa Cup of Nations. In a surprising turn, the Stars surrendered a two-goal lead within six minutes, settling for a 2-2 draw with Mozambique in their final Group B match at the Olympic Stadium in Abidjan on Monday night. READ MORE : Ghana left stunned by Mozambique’s late comeback. This outcome positions the Stars in 3rd place…

Ghana left stunned by Mozambique’s late comeback. Ghana experienced a heart-wrenching setback in their pursuit of advancement in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, relinquishing a 2-0 lead until additional time in a Monday match against Mozambique. Under the leadership of head coach Chris Hughton, the Black Stars made a crucial change in their lineup, substituting Joseph Paintsil for Iñaki Williams. In the early stages, Ghana’s offensive efforts were met with an outstanding save by Mozambique’s goalkeeper, Ivane Oficial Urrubal, denying Antoine Semenyo’s attempt. READ MORE : The coach of Mozambique expresses confidence in securing a win against Ghana The breakthrough…

The coach of Mozambique expresses confidence in securing a win against Ghana Mozambique coach Chiquinho Conde is of the opinion that Ghana’s Black Stars are experiencing frustration due to their lack of success at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. With both teams currently without a win, they are set to face off in their crucial final group match where the stakes are high for both sides. During a pre-match press conference, Conde expressed his team’s determination to secure victory and eliminate Ghana from the tournament. READ MORE : Chris Hughton believes Ghana knows what it takes to beat Mozambique He…