Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire, GNA – Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, is excited they were able to overcome the Ivorian challenge and ultimately picked the…
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“We are not favourites yet” Nigeria Coach declares
Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire, Jan. 16, GNA – Nigeria Coach Jose Peseiro is not yet convinced his team is among the favourites in the…
“Our strategy worked to perfection” – Egypt Coach
Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire, Jan. 19, GNA – Rui Vitoria Head Coach of Egypt national team has praised his player for their determination in…
“Two errors cost us victory” – Coach Hughton admits frustration.
Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire, Jan. 19, GNA – Black Stars Head Coach, Chris Hughton has said the team was denied victory by two costly…
Mohammed Kudus’ magic secures vital point for Ghana against Egypt
By Simon Asare Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Jan. 18, GNA – Mohammed Kudus scored two magical goals for Ghana but two costly mistakes ensured that…
Emilio Nsue records first hat-trick at AFCON as Equatorial Guinea defeats Guinea Bissau
Abidjan, Cote D Ivoire, Jan. 18, GNA – Equatorial Guinea defeated Guinea Bissau 4-2 in the second Group A match on Thursday, in Abidjan…
President rallies Ghanaians to support Black Stars ahead of Egypt clash
By Stephen Asante Accra, Jan. 18, GNA – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged citizens to support the Black Stars, as they face…
Unhappy DR Congo Coach regrets missed opportunities
Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire, Jan. 18, GNA – Sébastien Desabre – Head Coach of DR Congo is unhappy with the 1-1 draw game with…
2023 AFCON: Some facts you should know after first round of matches
By Simon Asare/ Courtesy Ministry Youth and Sports Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Jan. 18, GNA – The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has witnessed…
Kudus injury update: West Ham star to undergo late fitness test for Egypt clash
By Simon Asare Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire, Jan. 18, GNA – West Ham star Mohammed Kudus has been engaged in light training drills with…
Avram Grant focused on next game against Tanzania
Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire, Jan. 18, GNA – Avram Grant – Head Coach of Zambia has put his one all draw game with DR…
Zambia shares honours with DR Congo
Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire, Jan. 18, GNA – Zambia failed to hold on to their lead in the opening game of Group F, against…
Morocco records comfortable win over Tanzania
Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire, Jan. 18, GNA – The Atlas Lions of Morocco had a comfortable walk over Tanzania at the Stade Laurent Pokou…
Andre Ayew joins AFCON greats for making eight appearances in the competition
Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire, Jan. 18, GNA – Ghana captain, Andre Ayew is among the four players in the history of the Africa Cup…
Ghana vs. Egypt: Two wounded heavyweights chase first victory at AFCON 2023
By Simon Asare Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Jan. 17, GNA – A repetition of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final will take centre…
“We lost to a superior side” – Tunisia Coach
Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire, Jan. 17, GNA – Jalel Kadri – Head Coach of Tunisia national team has described the Namibian national team as…
“We will come out and fight for Ghana” — Jordan Ayew on Egypt clash
By Simon Asare Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Jan. 17, GNA – Black Stars forward Jordan Ayew says they will go all out against the Pharaohs…
Ghana Supporters Union refutes reports of being stranded in Abidjan
By Simon Asare, GNA Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Jan. 17, GNA – The Ghana Supporters Union has debunked reports of being stranded in Abidjan amid…
Dissecting Black Stars fall: Technical, Lack of talent, or Hard Luck?
A GNA Feature by Simon Asare Abidjan, (Côte d’Ivoire), Jan. 16, GNA – The Black Stars of Ghana are staring at a back-to-back group…
South Africa Coach rues penalty miss
Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire, Jan. 17, GNA – Hugo Broos the Head Coach of South Africa national team believes the penalty miss by Percy…