Football

Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been ruled out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament following an injury he picked while on duty for his club side Leicester City.  The 27-year-old is among the key players who could help strengthen the midfield of the Super Eagles going into the continental party.  Ndidi was replaced by…

The Black Stars of Ghana held their first training at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Tuesday as the team prepares for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.  Mohammed Kudus, Richard Ofori, Jordan Ayew and Inaki Williams were the only players who were yet to report to the team’s camp at Abrankese.  The players…

Black Stars left back, Baba Rahman says his decision to turn down the recent call-up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) tournament is as a result of injury concerns. This follows the recent squad announcement by Coach Chris Hughton which had raised concern as to why the player was not part of the team. A statement from the club…

Chris Hughton, Head Coach of the Black Stars has settled on 27 players ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast. The squad, made up of three local based players and 24 foreign based players were shortlisted from the initial 55-man squad presented to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). They are…

Hearts of Oak ended the year with a 1-0 win over Bechem United while, former champions Aduana Stars signed off with an impressive 4-1 win over Dreams F.C. Meanwhile, Kpando Heart of Lions recorded their first win of the season with a 1-0 win over 2011 champions Berekum Chelsea. Hearts struggled before securing maximum points as Martin…

Asante Kotoko assistant trainer David Ocloo has opened up on the club’s plans in the ongoing second transfer window. The Porcupine Warriors now sit in the second position with 29 points, trailing leaders Samartex by just three points after shaking off a difficult start to the campaign. On Saturday, the Ghanaian giants…