CHAN 2022

CHAN 2022: We Didn’t Deserve To Lose – Annor Walker On Defeat To Niger
30 Jan

CHAN 2022: We Didn’t Deserve To Lose – Annor Walker On Defeat To Niger

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Black Galaxies head coach, Annor Walker, says his team didn’t deserve to lose to Niger in their fixture at the ongoing African Nations Championship in Algeria. Ghana suffered a shocking exit from the tournament following a 2-0 loss to Niger in the quarterfinal on Saturday, January 28. The loss was the second the team had suffered in three games at the CHAN 2022 tournament after the opening game defeat to Madagascar. Following the exit, Walker said his side deserved better from the game against Niger and didn’t have to be on the losing end. “When they (Niger) got an early…
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CHAN 2022: Black Galaxies Face Niger Test In Quarterfinal
25 Jan

CHAN 2022: Black Galaxies Face Niger Test In Quarterfinal

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The Black Galaxies will face Niger in the quarterfinal of the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) following the latter’s 1-0 win over Cameroon on Tuesday night. Ousseni Badamassi’s 69th-minute strike ensured Niger toppled Cameroon to finish top in Group E, setting up an exciting showdown with the Black Galaxies. Annor Walker’s side finished their group stage campaign in second place after losing their opening game to Madagascar. However, with six points in their last two fixtures, Ghana booked a place in the last eight of the competition where they will now face Niger. The quarterfinal game between the two teams…
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CHAN 2022: Gladson Awako Back In Black Galaxies Training After Injury Scare
24 Jan

CHAN 2022: Gladson Awako Back In Black Galaxies Training After Injury Scare

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Black Galaxies captain, Gladson Awako, has returned to training with his teammates after picking up an injury in Ghana’s opening game against Madagascar at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN). The Hearts of Oak man came off in the 52nd minute of the clash after picking up a knock and was replaced by Seidu Suraj. Ghana went ahead to lose the game 2-1 as they marked their return to the competition with a defeat. The midfielder also missed the Black Galaxies 3-1 win over Sudan in their second group game last week, which put them in pole position for a…
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CHAN 2022: Madagascar Tops Group C As Ghana Finishes Second
24 Jan

CHAN 2022: Madagascar Tops Group C As Ghana Finishes Second

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Madagascar ended their group campaign as the leaders in Group C following a thumping win over Sudan in their final game. The southern Africans scored three goals in the first half of the game on Monday night and held on to complete the game without conceding a goal. Olivier Tokinantenaina opened the scoring just 13 minutes into the fixture before Solom Raza and Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa got onto the scoresheet to extend the lead for Madagascar. The win sees Madagascar take nine points from three games having been awarded three points for Morocco’s no-show at the tournament while also beating Ghana…
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CHAN 2022: Barnieh’s Red Card Incident Unfortunate – Annor Walker
20 Jan

CHAN 2022: Barnieh’s Red Card Incident Unfortunate – Annor Walker

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Black Galaxies head coach, Annor Walker, says Daniel Afriyie Barnieh’s red card against Sudan in their second group game at the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) is unfortunate for the team. The forward was marched off in the 90th minute of the game for a reckless challenge on his marker, an event brought back by the VAR. Prior to picking up the red card, Barnieh had scored from the spot to give Ghana the lead while he also had another goal ruled out for offside. Speaking at the end of the game, Walker said it’s unfortunate they will be without…
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CHAN 2022: Black Galaxies Come From Behind To Win 3-1 Against Sudan
20 Jan

CHAN 2022: Black Galaxies Come From Behind To Win 3-1 Against Sudan

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The Black Galaxies of Ghana recovered from their opening day defeat to beat Sudan in their second game at the 2022 African Nations Championship. Goals from Konadu Yiadom, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Seidu Suraj was enough for Ghana as they came back from a goal to win 3-1. Annor Walker’s side started the game the better side as they created chances but failed to utilise them. However it was Sudan who got the game’s opening goal with sweet build up from the right side of Ghana’s defence leading to Nooh Al Gozoli putting the Falcons ahead after 31 minutes. Yiadom…
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CHAN 2022: It’s A Must-Win – Annor Walker On Ghana-Sudan Game
19 Jan

CHAN 2022: It’s A Must-Win – Annor Walker On Ghana-Sudan Game

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Black Galaxies head coach, Annor Walker, says Ghana’s game against Sudan is vital to their chances of staying up in the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Ghana is currently locked on zero points after losing the opening game to Madagascar on Sunday, January 15. With Ghana expected to receive three points from their final Group C game against Morocco, just like the other two teams, Ghana will have to win against Sudan to have a better chance of advancing to the knockout phase of the competition. “Yes, it’s a must-win for us. We suffered a painful defeat to Madagascar in…
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CHAN 2022: CAF Awards Ghana Three Points
17 Jan

CHAN 2022: CAF Awards Ghana Three Points

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Ghana have been awarded three points and three goals by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for their third fixture against Morocco in the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) Ghana were billed to play the defending champions on Monday, January 23 but the match will not come off following Morocco’s decision to withdraw from the tournament. Morocco did not show up for their first match against Sudan last Sunday which propelled CAF to take a decision to revise modalities for group C specifically. After evaluating the reports from the referee and match commissioner, CAF has decided to hand maximum points to the other three…
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CHAN 2022: My Players Disappointed Me In The First Half Against Madagascar – Annor Walker
16 Jan

CHAN 2022: My Players Disappointed Me In The First Half Against Madagascar – Annor Walker

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Black Galaxies head coach, Annor Walker, says he was left disappointed by the performance of his team in the first half of their game against Madagascar in the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday, January 15. Ghana suffered a 1-2 loss in their opening game against the debutants with Solomampiona Razafindranaivo and Olivier Randriatsiferana scoring in the first half and second half respectively while Augustine Agyapong came off the bench to grab a consolation goal. Having had months of preparations prior to the start of the tournament, the Black Galaxies were expected to get a win in their opener…
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CHAN 2022: Black Galaxies Captain Gladson Awako Resumes Training After Injury Scare In Algeria Friendly
10 Jan

CHAN 2022: Black Galaxies Captain Gladson Awako Resumes Training After Injury Scare In Algeria Friendly

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Black Galaxies skipper Gladson Awako resumed light training sessions with the team on Monday after recovering from a slight injury ahead of the international friendly against Mozambique. Awako was replaced with Dreams FC's Slyvester Simba after just 25 minutes into the international friendly match against Algeria last Saturday at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers. Ghana's home-based national team held their counterparts from Algeria in a preparatory match towards the 2022 CHAN tournament which kicks off in three days. Awako's return will be a huge boost for Annor Walker's team as they continue preparations with a last warm-up friendly match…
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