2023 AFCON

Ghanaian Fans Optimistic Of Black Stars’ Comeback
17 Jan

Ghanaian Fans Optimistic Of Black Stars’ Comeback

Wontumi1Sports,
After the disappointing defeat to Cape Verde in Ghana's first Group B match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, some Ghanaian fans are still optimistic of a better performance in the next game against Egypt on Thursday. Cape Verde shocked the Black Stars to a 2-1 defeat on Sunday to occupy the summit of the table with three points while Ghana stays at the bottom without a point. Egypt and Mozambique occupy the second and third positions with a point each after their pulsating two all draw in the other Group B encounter. Unperturbed by the setback,…
Read More
Ghana’s Ayew Enters AFCON Record Books, But Cape Verde Loss Dampens Milestone
15 Jan

Ghana’s Ayew Enters AFCON Record Books, But Cape Verde Loss Dampens Milestone

Wontumi1Sports,
Andre Dede Ayew, captain of Ghana's Black Stars, etched his name in Africa Cup of Nations history on Sunday, becoming only the third player to participate in eight editions of the tournament. He entered the field as a substitute in the 62nd minute of Ghana's unfortunate 1-2 defeat to Cape Verde. Ayew's arrival replaced Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer, six minutes after Alexander Djiku's equalizer brought Ghana level, following Jamiro Monteiro's first-half strike for Cape Verde. With this appearance, Ayew joins the elite company of retired AFCON winners Cameroonian Rigobert Song and Egyptian Ahmed Hassan as the players with the most AFCON appearances.…
Read More
2023 AFCON: Ghanaian Fan Arrested For Attacking Chris Hughton
15 Jan

2023 AFCON: Ghanaian Fan Arrested For Attacking Chris Hughton

Wontumi1Sports,
A Ghanaian supporter has been arrested by Ivorian authorities for attacking Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton. The attack according to information gathered happened at the hotel of the Ghana national team after losing 2-1 to Cape Verde in their opener of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Sources say the fan who has been arrested attempted to beat up the coach but was stopped by some Ghanaian diplomats around. While the coach was taken to safety, the suspect who is yet to be identified was handed over to Cote d’Ivoire police. https://twitter.com/SaddickAdams/status/1746681685054238789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1746681685054238789%7Ctwgr%5Ec8fdb320bc1003638e0daa57157064c36dc891d1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2F2023-afcon-ghanaian-fan-arrested-for-attacking-chris-hughton%2F The fan is currently in…
Read More
AFCON 2023: Black Stars Suffer Late Heartbreak Against Cape Verde
15 Jan

AFCON 2023: Black Stars Suffer Late Heartbreak Against Cape Verde

Wontumi1Sports, ,
The Black Stars of Ghana suffered late heartbreak on Sunday evening in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 opener when a late goal from substitute Garry Mendes Rodriguez handed Cape Verde a 1-2 victory, securing all three points at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny stadium in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. Mendez had threatened to win all three points for Cape Verde in the 83rd minute but was foiled by Richard Ofori. However, he would not be denied following a mix-up between the Ghana goalie and his defense, leaving him free to score from close range in the 92nd minute. The loss leaves the…
Read More
2023 AFCON: Be Bold And Fearless In Your Work – Black Stars Technical Team Urged
12 Jan

2023 AFCON: Be Bold And Fearless In Your Work – Black Stars Technical Team Urged

Wontumi1Sports, ,
President Akufo-Addo has called on Chris Hughton and the Black Stars technical team to be bold and fearless in the forthcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. According to him, there should not be any impediment in the way of the skillful and determined squad during the tournament. The President was speaking during his Farewell Dinner with the Black Stars at the team’s camp in Kumasi on Tuesday. In his speech, President Akufo-Addo called on the coaches to be fearless and bold in their work. “To coach Chris Hughton, his assistants, George Boateng, Didi Dramani, Richard Kingston and members…
Read More
2023 AFCON: Gambia Coach Feared Team Would Die On Aborted Flight To Ivory Coast
11 Jan

2023 AFCON: Gambia Coach Feared Team Would Die On Aborted Flight To Ivory Coast

Wontumi1Sports,
The Gambia squad travelling to Ivory Coast for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations “could have died” during a flight that was aborted, coach Tom Saintfiet claimed. The Air Cote d’Ivoire flight turned around just minutes after leaving the Gambian capital Banjul on Wednesday. Saintfiet believes there was a lack of oxygen, saying conditions prompted many of the delegation to fall asleep. The coach praised quick thinking by the pilot for keeping his team safe. Officials from the airline confirmed there had been a pressurisation issue. Saintfiet told BBC Sport Africa: “The local crew said there was a problem…
Read More
AFCON 2023: Ghana Holds First Training Session In Ivory Coast Ahead Of Tournament
11 Jan

AFCON 2023: Ghana Holds First Training Session In Ivory Coast Ahead Of Tournament

Wontumi1Sports,
The Black Stars of Ghana held their first training session in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, after arriving for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations All the players, including Mohammed Kudus, were involved in Coach Chris Hughton’s training session in Abidjan. Before their inaugural training session, the team garnered attention on social media for their striking attire before their departure to Ivory Coast and subsequent arrival in the West African country. Departing in all-white kaftans, they added a touch of kente upon their early arrival days before the tournament commences. Ghana is in Group B with Egypt,…
Read More
2023 AFCON: Black Stars Arrive In Ivory Coast In Beautiful Ghanaian Kente [Photos]
10 Jan

2023 AFCON: Black Stars Arrive In Ivory Coast In Beautiful Ghanaian Kente [Photos]

Wontumi1Sports,
The Black Stars have arrived in Ivory Coast on Wednesday afternoon for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The playing body and the technical team left the shores of Ghana on Wednesday morning in Kumasi after a farewell bid by President Akufo Addo on Tuesday. Having trended on social media with their all-white stylish kaftan, the team following their arrival rocked the Ghanaian traditional kente. All 27 players as well as the technical team were seen in traditional kente and slippers as they touched down in the country’s capital. Ghana are drawn in Group B alongside Cape Verde,…
Read More
Ghana Needs Investment In Football To Win Trophies – Dr Nyaho-Nyaho Tamakloe
10 Jan

Ghana Needs Investment In Football To Win Trophies – Dr Nyaho-Nyaho Tamakloe

Wontumi1Sports, ,
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman, Dr Nyaho-Nyaho Tamakloe believes Black Stars can only win trophies only when government invest heavily. The senior national team after winning the last trophy in 1982 has struggled to lift any trophy. The team has come close of winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 1992, 2010 and 2015. Ghana will hope to end its 42-year trophy drought in Ivory Coast at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). However, Dr Nyaho Tamakloe speaking in an interview said the team will be able to lift trophies if government invest heavily in the game.…
Read More
2023 AFCON: Black Stars To Leave For Ivory Coast Today
10 Jan

2023 AFCON: Black Stars To Leave For Ivory Coast Today

Wontumi1Sports,
The senior national team, the Black Stars will depart for Ivory Coast today for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Ghana will compete at the 34th edition of the AFCON which starts this weekend. Chris Hughton and his charges have been in camp since January 2 and held their training sessions at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. The team relocated to the Baba Yara Stadium last week Saturday where they continued their preparations before playing Namibia in a friendly game, a game that ended goalless. The performance of the team against the Brave Warriors has raised concern…
Read More