2023 AFCON Qualifiers Archives - Page 2 of 3

29 Mar

Charles Taylor Alleges Andre Ayew’s Absence In Angola Trip Was Not Due To Injury

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Former Hearts of Oak striker, Charles Taylor has accused the Ghana Football Association (GFA) of lying about Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew’s injury ahead of the team’s trip to Angola for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Ayew missed the game in Angola and was also ruled out of the rematch due to a knee injury as reported by the Ghana Football Association. However, Taylor believes that there is something fishy about the report and that Ayew’s absence was due to anger over not being selected to play in Kumasi. “It was okay to exclude the injured players who left the team…

27 Mar

Black Stars: Nicholas Opoku Landed Late Call Up For Angola Game

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Nicholas Opoku has joined the Black Stars in Luanda for the Africa Cup of Nations Group E clash against Angola on Monday. The Amiens defender has been drafted in to provide options for Coach Chris Hughton following the absence of Salisu Mohammed and Alexander Djiku. The two defenders who have been key members of the Ghana squad in recent times were left out of the travelling party due to injuries. Nicholas made his Black Stars debut in July 2017, and has gone on to play for Ghana 13 times and scored one goal. He is expected to provide competition for…

24 Mar

Semenyo’s Late Strike Stops Stubborn Angola

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Antoine Semenyo played the super substitute as he struck late in added time to secure a deserved victory for the Black Stars as they laboured to earn a 1-0 victory over a disciplined Angola side at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi Thursday. Ghana created many scoring chances from different angles in both halves but could not get the ball at the back of the net as the Palancans Negras appeared to be pulling off a respectable draw until Semenyo popped up to fire the ball into the net as the Ghanaians massed up in the Angolan penalty box in…

24 Mar

AFCON 2023Q: Benching Andre Ayew Was My Choice – Chris Hughton

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Head coach of the senior national team, Chris Hughton, says it was a choice he made to leave Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew, on the bench against Angola in Thursday’s fixture. Ayew played no part in Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, a decision that surprised many. While many were wondering the rationale behind the 33-year-old’s omission, Hughton explained such decisions make up your work as a gaffer. “This [leaving players on the bench] is the choice you have as a head coach. You know the quality that…

23 Mar

2023 AFCON Qualifiers: 20,000 Tickets Sold Ahead Of Ghana’s Game Against Angola

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The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Ghana and Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi has already seen 20,000 tickets sold, out of the stadium’s total capacity of 40,528. CEO of e-ticketing, George Fetus confirmed this in an interview as reported by 3sports. The match scheduled for Thursday afternoon promises to be an exciting encounter as both sides aim to remain unbeaten in the qualifiers and take a step closer to securing their spot in the tournament next year. Ghana’s Black Stars, fresh off a disappointing World Cup campaign, are determined to redeem themselves and take a…

23 Mar

Expect Entertaining Football – Chris Hughton To Black Stars Supporters

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Chris Hughton, the head coach of the Ghana national team, Black Stars, is optimistic of footballer lovers in Kumasi turning out in their numbers to support the team as they face Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The new coach who took over after Otto Addo has assured of entertainment for supporters who will come watch the first Leg of the doubleheader against Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He touted the city of Kumasi as a support base for the Black Stars describing the fans as "vocal supporters". The head coach outlined the importance of having…

23 Mar

AFCON 2023Q: Mohammed Salisu Only Fitness Doubt Ahead Of Angola Clash

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Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton, says Mohammed Salisu is the only player with a fitness concern in the team at the moment ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola. Ghana hosts Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium on Thursday, March 23, on matchday three of the qualifying series having already played two games. Hughton has all but Salis Abdul Samed in camp ahead of the first of two games but the 64-year-old has cast doubts about the involvement of Salisu. “Our only injury concern is Salisu; he’s a doubt for the game because he’s suffered…

22 Mar

AFCON 2023Q: Black Stars Hold First Training At Baba Yara Stadium [Photos]

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The Black Stars trained for the first time at the Baba Yara Stadium ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola on Thursday, March 23. Chris Hughton and his men arrived in Kumasi on Tuesday, March 21, and trained at the venue for the game later in the day. The Black Stars currently have 24 players in camp with RC Lens midfielder, Salis Abdul Samed, yet to join the team. Here are pictures from the team’s training on Tuesday night: Source: Myjoyonline

21 Mar

GALARY: Best Pictures From Black Stars Training At Accra Sports Stadium On Monday

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Newly appointed Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton, took charge of his first training session on Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium, hours after his unveiling. The former Brighton and Hove Albion manager was officially presented as the Ghana head coach at the SG Mall after signing a 21-month deal to take charge of the four-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners. Eight players took part in a light training session to warm up for the intense preparations in Kumasi ahead of the Angola 2023 AFCON qualifying doubleheader. More players have since arrived, taking the numbers up to 17 players.…

21 Mar

2023 AFCON Qualifiers: Angola To Hold Training At Baba Yara Ahead Of Black Stars Clash

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Angola's national team will train at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, ahead of their meeting with Ghana's national team, the Black Stars. The West African giants and the South African side will clash in the round 3 and 4 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying games. The first leg is slated to come off in Ghana, Kumasi, with the return leg scheduled for four days later in the Angolan capital of Luanda. Ahead of the first meeting on Thursday in Ghana's second city, the Palancas Negras will carry out their first official…