AFCON

VIDEO: Watch David Accam’s goal for Colombus Crew in 2-2 draw with Toronto FC

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

Ghana winger David Accam climbed off the bench to rescue a point for Columbus Crew in their 2-2 stalemate with Toronto FC in the MLS on Saturday night. The Swift winger was introduced into the game on the 80th minute and needed only two minutes to add his name to the score sheet. Accam picked the ball on the right flank, sparked off with a blistering speed and blasted to the far left corner of the post to put his side in front. Watch video below: Take it yourself, @iamdavidaccam!@ColumbusCrewSC…

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Asamoah Gyan reveals reason behind his drama videos in Black Stars camp

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Black Stars General Captain, Asamoah Gyan, has explained why he acted cracking jokes and videos in the team’s camp during the African Cup of Nations in Egypt. According to the former Sunderland  player, he did his best to entertain the team despite the coach stripping off his captaincy prior to the tournament. Gyan also revealed he cracked those jokes and made videos on social media to entertain his teammates and helped them to release stress. “This was my best camp despite being stripped off my band as a captain” Gyan…

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It was unwise to accept Black Stars captaincy – Asamoah Gyan to Andre Ayew

NURUDEEN WEEMA

Legendary Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan believes the decision by Andre Ayew to accept the captaincy of the Black Stars was wrong, insisting he wouldn’t accept the offer if he were the one. According to Gyan, the numerous controversies that had surrounded the captaincy of the Black Stars should have kept the Swansea City star away. Despite admitting it’s a singular decision of Andre Ayew, Gyan insists it would have been better if Andre had rejected the offer to captain the Black Stars to the just ended AFCON. “Honestly no,” Gyan…

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Kwesi Appiah betrayed me- Gyan on captaincy row

KAPOOR JR.

Asamoah Gyan believes coach Kwesi Appiah stabbed him the back ahead of Ghana’s disastrous campaign at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Kayserispor forward was the centre of the Black Stars captaincy row that led to his schock retirement before the intervention of President Nana Addo convinced him to rescind his decision. Ghana’s all-time scorer was however reduced to a bench role for most part of his involvement in the tournament. “I felt betrayed and felt disappointed. I don’t have an problem with him (coach).I won’t lie…

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I wasn’t part of Kwesi Appiah’s plans for 2019 AFCON- Asamoah Gyan

KAPOOR JR.

General Captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan has opened up about his fringe role at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Kayserispor forward made only two appearances- all from the bench in four matches played as Ghana crashed out to Tunisia at the round of 16 stage. “I was not part of his (Kwesi Appiah) plans. I don’t think so. For what I feel, in terms of what went on, I was not part of his plans,” he told Asempa FM “For me as a natural…

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Deportivo Alaves Sporting Director Sergio Fernandez insists Wakasu is important member of the squad

ABDUL WADUDU OSMAN

Ghanaian midfielder Mubarak Wakasu has been on the radar of several European clubs after his impressive output for his country in the just ended African Cup of Nations in Egypt. The former Villarreal player has recently been linked with a move to Europa league campaigners Getafe for the coming season after his exploit in Egypt. But reacting on the issue on Tuesday, Deportivo Alaves Sporting Director Sergio Fernández has insisted the Black stars midfielder is an important part of the club despite the reports of interest from several European clubs….

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Kotoko PRO insists preparations are ‘far advanced’ ahead of Kano Pillars clash

KAPOOR JR.

Communications Director for Asante Kotoko Kennedy Boakye Ansah has revealed preparations are advanced ahead of their CAF Champions League showdown against Nigeria club Kano Pillars. The Kano-based outfit will host the Porcupine Warriors at the Sani Abacha Stadium on August 10 with the return leg set for Baba Yara Stadium on 25 August. “Preparations are far advance ahead of our Champions League game against Kano Pillars. Blending of the old and new players has been good so far and I know with time the team will get to where every…

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Kwabena Owusu reveals Black Stars players had $20,000 appearance fee in Egypt

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

Ghana winger Kwabena Owusu has denied reports that Black Stars players had $80k as appearance fees at the 2019 AFCON, insisting they were given$20k. The Black Stars were rumoured to have received amount as their appearance fees for the tournament but the new boy says the report is far from true. Speaking on GHone TV Kwabena Owusu said the story is not true they rather took something lower than that. “We did not get $80,000 as appearance fee, our appearance fee was $20,000 — Kwabena Owusu stated. Owusu was one…

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