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Andre Ayew wants to win the African Cup of Nations with Ghana

Ghana international Andre Ayew has said that he is determined to win the African Cup of Nations with the national side in the summer. The West African nation have not won the silverware since 1982 but they have made progress to the final of the competition in the 2010 and 2015 editions in Angola and Equatorial Guinea respectively.

Speaking to Footy Ghana, Ayew acknowledged that the players and country are keen on winning the African Cup of nations and he is optimistic of doing so at the summer tournament in Egypt, he said: “Everybody wants the trophy; the players want the trophy, the country wants it. I think we are going to do everything we can. But the Afcon is far; [from] now, there is time.

Andre Ayew wants to win the African Cup of Nations with Ghana

“I thank God I have had the opportunity to be at five Afcons so I know how difficult it is to even qualify from the group stage. [We’re going to take the games] one at a time. Now there are even 24 teams so it will be even harder than it was before [when it was 16 teams] so we have to prepare very well and keep the unity.”

“Ghana were regarded as one of the emerging nations in Africa shortly after their stunning performance” at the 2010 World Cup where they nearly progressed to the semi-finals. Since then, however, they have suffered a slump when it comes to competing “in the major tournaments” and the failure to qualify for the previous World Cup was a disappointment.

Nonetheless, they have the opportunity to shed the concerns with a strong showing at the summer African of Cup of Nations where they are regarded as one of the favourites to clinch the title. Ghana recently qualified for the tournament with the top spot following a 1-0 win over Kenya. Caleb Ekuban scored the only goal in the 82nd minute of the game.

Ghana Open to the Return of Kevin Prince Boateng

Ghana manager James Kwesi Appiah claimed that the likelihood of recalling Kevin Prince Boetang is still open for the national team. Regarded as one of the enigmas for Ghanaian football, Kevin Prince Boetang has been unable to satisfy the immense talent at his disposal and he has become something of a journeyman.

He was a regular for the national team before being taken out of the squad in 2014. He has been placed under indefinite suspension for his verbal assault at the coach during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The 31-year-old was found guilty along with Sulley Muntari. It has been reported that only an apology from the player would result in a recall to the national team.

Ghana Open to the Return of Kevin Prince Boateng

Now, however, there appears to be a change in the stance from Ghana, who have watched the player make a move to Barcelona of all clubs in the January transfer window. It may be one of the stranger acquisitions form the Catalan club, but the talent at the disposal of the 31-year-old is quite obvious. He has been able to come up with two goals for Ghana in his 15 appearances, and his switch to Barcelona comes at a time when Ghana are looking desperate for quality ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations that will take place in July.

“Kevin-Prince Boateng is a Ghanaian and currently he is playing very well. If you look at our striking options, we have always relied on [Asamoah] Gyan, so it’s about time we all checked and got at least four strikers that we can always rely on. Kevin is one of the good strikers as I have said, but in Brazil, he and Sulley were suspended by the FA for their unruly behaviours. I will invite him because it is about the country [and] not about any individual,” said Kwesi Appiah.

Appiah Expects World Cup Surprise from Nigeria and Senegal

Ghana coachKwesi Appiah claims that Senegal and Nigeria have the potential to be a surprise package at the World Cup. Unlike in the last few editions of the World Cup, African teams are not the strongest this year’s tournament. This is due to a mixed run of form for teams like Nigeria. Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco are the other representatives from this continent. The group stages have produced a mixed draw for the African teams; Senegal are in a group containing Japan, Colombia, and Poland. Meanwhile, Nigeria are up against the likes of Iceland and Argentina in the group matches.

A major absentee from the World Cup is Ghana, who have been a steady force when it comes to major international competitions throughout the world. However, there has been an alarming dip in the quality of the Ghanaian national team and this resulted in the team failed to qualify for the World Cup 2018 in Russia. If Ghana had reached the tournament, they would have created a record of reaching the World Cup in succession as they were a strong presence at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Back then,Kwesi Appiah became the first local coach to help the national team reach the finals of the competition.

Appiah Expects World Cup Surprise from Nigeria and Senegal

Ghana will be making a complete overhaul in the coming months.“Most of the African countries at the World Cup have got very young squads and I believe they can surprise many at the tournament. Nigeria and Senegal are doing well with young players who want to achieve something and are surely going to make a huge impact at the World Cup.These countries only need the right mentality for the tournament and they can become the surprise package,” said Appiah. Ghana’s next match is the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya in September.

GHANA RECRUITS FORMER NATIONAL TEAM STARS IN TECHNICAL TEAM

African football powerhouse Ghana have named four former national team stars in a technical team to help the current crop of players.

The team is to be led by KwesiAppiah and it includes Ibrahim Tanko, Richard Kingston, Stephen Appiah and Maxwell Konadu. They are all set to join the backroom staff.

African football powerhouse Ghana have named four former national team stars in a technical team to help the current crop of players.

GHANA RECRUITS FORMER NATIONAL TEAM STARS IN TECHNICAL TEAM

The team is to be led by KwesiAppiah and it includes Ibrahim Tanko, Richard Kingston, Stephen Appiah and Maxwell Konadu. They are all set to join the backroom staff.

The announcement was made at the official unveiling of the new national team coach KwesiAppiah. He is to replace the former coach Avram Grant. Tanko, who used to feature for the Black Stars from 1996 until 2004, will be the first assistant while Konadu will also be assisting the head coach. Stephen Appiah would be the team’s technical coordinator.

The coach is returning to the team after he parted ways with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) three years back. He says he has learnt from his mistakes after he exited the side following disappointments after the 2014 World Cup. He promised not to repeat the mistakes at his unveiling.

The GFA president George Afriyie has asked Coach Appiah to deliver the 2019 AFCON title, among other things. He says he has to do very well in helping Ghana qualify for the World Cup next year.

Ghana have planned international fixtures against Mexico and USA on June 28 and July 1. They are to play Ethiopia in June for the 2019 AFCON qualifiers.

Coach Appiah told ESPN that he would chase after young, talented players in Europe, like Nigeria and Ivory Coast do. He agreed a two-year deal but wants to build a solid team with depth. He is targeting Manchester United youngster Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Bilbao’s Inaki Williams and Hamburg star Gideon Jung. Mensah is eligible to play for the Netherlands, Williams was born in Spain to a Ghanaian father while Jung was born in Germany to Ghanaian parents.

NYANTAKYI IS NEW CAF VICE PRESIDENT

A Ghanaian KwesiNyantakyi is now the second most powerful figure in African football, according to latest reports. Nyantakyi is the president of the Ghana Football Association.

At the first meeting of Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee, he was named the second in command to the president Ahmad.

A Ghanaian KwesiNyantakyi is now the second most powerful figure in African football, according to latest reports. Nyantakyi is the president of the Ghana Football Association.

At the first meeting of Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee, he was named the second in command to the president Ahmad.

Nyantakyi is now the first vice president of CAF after the committee approved his appointment. The committee would continue to make more appointments but Mr Constant Omari from Congo is the 2nd vice president.

Nyantakyi is the first Ghana top football official to get this type of honour – rising to the second highest spot in African football. He was recently re-elected into the FIFA Executive Committee.

The Professional Footballers’ Association of Ghana has hailed his appointment. They went online to send congratulatory messages to him as he ascends a new level in continental football. The whole delegation from the West African side in Bahrain – the site for CAF’s congress – were happy that their man received such honours.

The vice president George Afriyie, the acting general secretary Alex Asante and executive committee member Frank Nelson were in attendance at the congress as the current CAF president Dr Ahmad handpicked the Ghanaian as his right hand man.

The picture of the delegation as they hailed Nyantakyi circulated quickly in the social media space in Ghana. The whole football community over there were happy as they see it as a step forward.

Maxwell Konadu Appointed as Interim Coach for Ghana

Former Chelsea and West Ham United manager Avram Grant decided to step down from his role as the Ghana national team coach after a disappointing African Cup of Nations.

The failure to even secure a third place finish at the tournament – after a 1-0 loss against Burkina Faso in the third place play-off – has led to this exit for the Israeli coach. This has left in Ghana with the needed to appoint a new manager, but the national team clearly has a lot of time left on their hands. The next match for Ghana is not until June when they take on Ethiopia in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Former Chelsea and West Ham United manager Avram Grant decided to step down from his role as the Ghana national team coach after a disappointing African Cup of Nations.

Maxwell Konadu Appointed as Interim Coach for Ghana

For the time being, they have appointed Maxwell Konadu as the person in charge of the national team.Konadu already has experience of being in this role. He was appointed as the caretaker whenKwesi Appiah left his role as the Ghana national team boss in 2014. Furthermore,Konadu also has experience of coaching the under 20 and under 23 national teams for Ghana.

Aside from holding his position as the caretaker coach,Konadu will also remain as the team psychologist. Grant was always expected to leave the Ghana national team, as his contract was about to expire. Towards the end of his reign, relationship between Ghana and Grant substantially deteriorated.

Upon his exit, Grant claimed that he was reasonably happy with his achievements as the Ghana national team coach. However, fans may feel that he could have achieved a lot more. It is widely expected that the Ghana national team will be going in for yet another foreigner. Appointed as the national team coach only in 2015, Grant remained in charge of the team only for the 26 games. In doing so, he was in charge of the team for two fewer games thanKwesi Appiah.

Avram Grant Resigns from Role As Ghana National Team Boss

After a lot of speculation about his future, Avram Grant finally decided to step down from his role as the Ghana manager after a disappointing 2017 African Cup of Nations.

This tournament was seen as the ultimatum for the manager, who has been criticised in various quarters for his tactical knowledge and the ability to set up the team. Even though the first African Cup of Nations headed on by the former Chelsea and West Ham manager was relatively successful, Ghana were left disappointed at the 2017 edition after being knocked out at the semi-finals by Cameroon.

After a lot of speculation about his future, Avram Grant finally decided to step down from his role as the Ghana manager after a disappointing 2017 African Cup of Nations.

Avram Grant Resigns from Role As Ghana National Team Boss

Just when it seemed that Ghana would at least secure a third place finish, they were left even more disappointed after a 1-0 loss against Burkina Faso. As a result, the national team finished fourth in the competition. Grant claimed that it was the best possible time to go on separate ways, although he insisted that the separation was only on the mutual basis.

The West African nation recently said that the two year contract for the Israeli coach would not be renewed in the face of the recent poor form. Ghana will be hoping to appoint a successor before June when they take on Ethiopia in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.

“After an extremely amicable meeting with the president of Ghana FA, and following more than two successful years in charge of the national team, I’ve informed Mr Nyantakyi that time is right for me to move on to a new challenge and I thank him for the opportunity. After an extremely amicable meeting with the president of Ghana FA, and following more than two successful years in charge of the national team, I’ve informed Mr Nyantakyi that time is right for me to move on to a new challenge and I thank him for the opportunity,” said Grant.

Avram Grant to Explain Provisional Squad List to Ghana FA

Ghana coach Avram Grant has come under fire of late due to poor run of form, which has left the team in major doubt of doing well at the 2017 African Cup of Nations.

As the tournament fast approaches, it is understood that Grant will be holding discussions with the management committee in order to decide the squad for the upcoming tournament and also to agree upon the preparations. The Ghana FA have requestedGrant to fly down from the United Kingdom in order to hold this meeting.

Ghana coach Avram Grant has come under fire of late due to poor run of form, which has left the team in major doubt of doing well at the 2017 African Cup of Nations.

Avram Grant to Explain Provisional Squad List to Ghana FA

The former Chelsea and West Ham United manager recently announced his provisional squad list for the tournament, but he will have to explain his selection to the Ghana FA in order to go ahead. It is understood that the Ghana FA are not happy with the promotional squad list announced by the manager. Hence, he is having to explain his selection process in person.

Even then, there is expected to be some scrutiny session done before the final squad is announced. There is likely to be interference from the Ghana FA in order to include some players into the squad. Ghana have been extremely disappointing in recent matches and they have not won in the last five games.

Their most recent encounter was a 2-0 loss against Egypt in a World Cup qualifying match. As a result, the national team is in a disappointing stage even when it comes to qualification for the World Cup 2018. They will be up against Ghana, Mali, and Egypt in the African Cup of Nations just in the group stages alone. Following the recent victory, Egypt are likely to be highly confident coming into the match.Grant had recently threatened a number of the underperforming stars that they would not be includedin the squad if they did not improve their performances.

GHANA PLACES THIRD IN WOMEN’S NATIONS CUP

African football giant Ghana has placed third in the ongoing Women’s African Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa in the third place match.

Ghana would be happy with the consolation despite the slim margin victory over South Africa in the game played on Friday. Coach Yussif Basigi started goalkeeper Patricia Mantey, midfielder Mary Essiful, and forward Florence Dadson for the first time in the tournament. His South African counterpart named goalkeeper Andile Dlamini, Andisiwe Mgcoyi, Germaine Seoposenwe, and Refiloe Jane in his starting squad as they hoped for a bronze medal after losing to Nigeria in the semi finals.

African football giant Ghana has placed third in the ongoing Women’s African Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa in the third place match.

GHANA PLACES THIRD IN WOMEN’S NATIONS CUP

South Africa had their chances in the 22nd minute but Jane could not quite place the header well, as it went over the framework. Another good chance minutes later by the 24-year old did not score as goalkeeper Mantey saved the Black Queens.

Linda Eshun scored in the 48th minute to send the Ghanaians ahead at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde. Eshun got the goal heading from close range following a corner kick. Banyana Banyana also had their chances to equalize through Andisiwe Mcgoyi who sent the ball over the bar, leaving Ghanaian fans frustrated.

Though there would be no opportunity at participating in the women’s World Cup with the bronze medal – unlike a few years back – both sides did not want to go back home empty handed.

Ghana would have to make do with the third place finish and have another go at the elusive gold medal when they host the 2018 edition. At least the team won a medal since their silver medal in 2006. South Africa settled for a top four finish as they did two years ago.

Nigeria is set to play hosts Cameroon in a much-anticipated clash on Saturday.

Avram Grant Ready to Do Anything to Ensure Ghana’s World Cup 2018 Qualification

Ghana’s struggles under manager Avram Grant is threatening to destroy the World Cup 2018 hopes.

After a 0-0 draw against Uganda in the opening match, the national team is under severe pressure to get a victory in the upcoming match against Egypt. It will be one of the difficulties for Ghana, who are already in a tough group that includes the likes of Congo. Ghana will be entering into the game against Egypt as the underdogs due to their recent form. Grant has failed to get a victory in the last four games – a run that also includes a loss against Russia in a friendly.

Ghana’s struggles under manager Avram Grant is threatening to destroy the World Cup 2018 hopes.

Avram Grant Ready to Do Anything to Ensure Ghana’s World Cup 2018 Qualification

There have been several calls forGrant to be removed from the post in order to help the national team have some chance of qualification to the World Cup.

Incredibly, Ghana came very close to achieving the African Cup of Nations success only under the regime of the Israeli. Throughout his career, Grant has endured several moments of bad luck.

He has finished as the runners up in numerous trophies including the Champions League. He has been in charge of the national team since November 2014. One of the longest serving managers in African football, Grant has never been accepted by the Ghana faithful from the first instance.

“We will do everything to be in the World Cup. When I took over the first thing I said apart from the Africa Cup of Nation was that I wanted Ghana to be the first African country to go farther than any other African nation in the World Cup.All that we have to do is to go through the processes that bring success,” said Grant. The game against Egypt is the only fixture in November for Ghana before they take on the African Cup of Nations group stages.