AFCON 2023 Qualifiers

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Black Stars Ready To Give Their All Against Madagascar – Joseph Paintsil

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Black Stars Ready To Give Their All Against Madagascar – Joseph Paintsil

Black Stars forward Joseph Paintsil has expressed the team's readiness to give their all for Ghanaians in their upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar. The match, which is set to take place on June 18 at the Mahamasina Municipal Stadium in Antananarivo, Madagascar, is a crucial fixture for Chris Hughton's charges in their bid to secure qualification for next year's AFCON. Currently, leading Group E with 8 points from two wins and two draws in their four group games, Hughton's side understands the importance of securing a positive result. During a press conference held after their second…
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AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Chris Hughton Impressed With Hafiz Konkoni’s Training Performance

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Chris Hughton Impressed With Hafiz Konkoni’s Training Performance

Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has expressed satisfaction with the training performance of Bechem United striker Hafiz Konkoni. Konkoni, who had a remarkable season scoring 15 goals, received a late call-up to join the team for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Madagascar. This makes him the first local player to be selected by Hughton. Having closely followed Konkoni's performances in the Ghana Premier League, Hughton decided to invite him to the national team. After assessing the player's abilities during training, the coach feels justified in his decision. Hughton said, "I was fortunate to watch him live last…
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AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Angola Arrive In Kumasi For Ghana Encounter

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Angola Arrive In Kumasi For Ghana Encounter

The Angola national team have arrived in Kumasi for the first leg of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifications double-header against Ghana. The Palancas Negras touched down at the Kumasi airport straight from their Algeria base where they were camping towards the two games. Pedro Goncalves has the full complement of the players he invited to face the Black Stars after replacing trio Nurio Fortuna, Zito Luvumbo and Nelson Da Luz with Augusto To Carneiro, Loide Augusto and Geraldo Costa Bartolomeu respectively. Goncalves has admitted the match against Ghana will be a difficult one and thus requires a good…
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