Black Meteors

Black Stars Players Will Make Us Strong If They Join – Black Meteors Coach
16 Jun

Black Stars Players Will Make Us Strong If They Join – Black Meteors Coach

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Black Meteors head coach Ibrahim Tanko is counting on the invited Black Stars players to make his team stronger as they prepare for the upcoming U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be held in Morocco later this month. As part of the team’s preparations, Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw against Egypt at the Alexandria Stadium in the first of their two planned pre-tournament friendly. Daniel Afriyie Barnieh put the team in front from a spot kick following a foul won by Issahaku in the early moments of the game. But the Egyptians restored parity later on despite…
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U-23 Africa Cup Of Nations: Black Meteors Arrive Cairo To Continue Preparations
13 Jun

U-23 Africa Cup Of Nations: Black Meteors Arrive Cairo To Continue Preparations

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The Black Meteors of Ghana arrived in Cairo to continue their preparation for the 2023 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to be hosted in Morocco later this month. The team commenced camping in Ghana at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence before leaving Accra on Monday to continue their preparation in Cairo. The delegation included players, technical staff, and officials of the Ghana Football Association that are leading the team. Ibrahim Tanko’s side will enjoy a two-week camping in Egypt where they will be engaged in some friendly games before leaving for Morocco for the start of…
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“His Management Said He’s Not Ready” – Tanko On Afena-Gyan Turning Down Black Meteors Invitation
29 Mar

“His Management Said He’s Not Ready” – Tanko On Afena-Gyan Turning Down Black Meteors Invitation

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Black Meteors head coach, Ibrahim Tanko, says Felix Afena-Gyan was part of his plans for the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations final qualifier against Algeria and has no idea why the forward didn’t join the team. Afena-Gyan had been included in the final 26-man squad for the doubleheader as Ghana chased qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Morocco. However, the Cremonese forward reportedly turned down an invitation to the team with Tanko eventually playing both fixtures with 25 players. Black Meteors sealed qualification for the AFCON following a 2-1 aggregate score over the north…
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01 Mar

Ghana’s Black Meteors To Play Algeria For U-23 Afcon Spot

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Ghana’s U-23 side, Black Meteors will face Algeria in the final round of qualifiers for the TotalEnergies U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, later this month following the notification of non-participation by Ethiopia. The East Africans were scheduled to play Algeria in the second round of the U-23 AFCON qualifiers, after the Democratic Republic of Congo were disqualified by CAF for fielding an unqualified player in the 2nd and 3rd round of the qualifiers against Ethiopia and Algeria respectively. The decision means Algeria is considered winner and automatically qualified to the final round to play against Ghana. Consequently, the 1st leg…
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CAF U-23 AFCON Qualifer: Afriyie Barnieh Double Sees Ghana Beat Mozambique
24 Oct

CAF U-23 AFCON Qualifer: Afriyie Barnieh Double Sees Ghana Beat Mozambique

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The Black Meteors defeated Mozambique 2-1 in the first leg of their CAF U-23 AFCON second-round qualifier thanks to a brace from Daniel Afriyie Barnieh. The Hearts of Oak forward boosted a 100% record from the spot in the game as he scored twice from the penalties to ensure Ibrahim Tanko’s side snatched a vital win. Barnieh stepped up to convert the first in the 64th minute of the game after being fouled in the box before grabbing his second 12 minutes later. Despite mounting a challenge, Mozambique was only able to score a consolation goal in the 88th minute.…
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