Ghana face long-standing rivals Nigeria in a cagey 2022 World Cup playoff tonight at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The 40,000 capacity stadium which will be full to the brim with spectators, will be witnessing another aspect of the Ghana-Nigeria rivalry on its green pitch tonight at 7:30PM GMT. Despite the Black Stars coming into the game as the underdog, Some Ghanaians are of the believe that there will be a repetition of the October 15, 2013 miracle against the Pharoahs of Egypt at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium tonight. The Nigerians are also confident that with stars…
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Crystal Palace attacker, Jordan Ayew has arrived at the Black Stars camp in Kumasi for 2022 World Cup playoff against Nigeria. The 30-year old had his arrival delayed due to coronavirus issues but has joined Ghana camp in Kumasi after testing negative to the devastating disease few days ago. READ: Jordan Ayew contracts Covid-19, set to miss Ghana’s game against Nigeria Ayew is expected to train with the rest of the Black Stars squad this evening at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium before the cagey game on Friday. Scoring 18 goals for the Black Stars since his debut in 2010, the…
The Super Green Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Ghana for the 2022 World Cup playoff against the gallant Black Stars. Nigeria landed at the Kumasi Airport on Thursday with a chartered flight for the crucial game at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Coach Austin Eguavoen touched down at the Kumasi Airport on Thursday with 23 players led by General captain Ahmed Musa and some officials for the game. The first leg of the game is scheduled for Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium before the second leg in Abuja in four days time. Meanwhile, the Black…
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has aid about 20,000 tickets have been sold so far ahead of Ghana and Nigeria clash on Friday, March 25, 2022. Ghana host long-standing rivals Nigeria in the first leg of the 2022 World Cup playoff at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Friday. For the very first time in Ghana, spectators will not be queuing at the stadium for tickets but will rather do the purchasing online as initiated by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Despite encountering series of challenges, the NSA has disclosed that its novel e-ticket sales has so far registered nearly…
Ghanaian lower division outfit, Cheetah FC have appointed Raphael Akakpo Patron as their new head coach. The Predators have handed the former WAFA SC and Asante Kotoko tactician the top position at the club on a two-year deal, according to a statement from the club. “We’re delighted to announce Raphael Patron Akakpo as our new Head Coach. “Cheetah FC have appointed Raphael Patron Akakpo as head coach of the club. He joins the Predators family on a two-year deal. “The former WAFA and Asante Kotoko assistant coach, have be brought in to help develop the numerous young talents the club…
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has opened up on his amazing record against the Super Green Eagles of Nigeria. Gyan donned the Black Stars jersey for over a decade and throughout his time, Ghana never lost a single game to Nigeria. “I have played three or four times against Nigeria, if I can remember. In CAN 2008, we also played two friendly games in England, we drew at Watford stadium and then we beat them 4-1”, Gyan said in an interview on TV3. “So me being part of Ghana-Nigeria, I think Ghana has won three and then we drew one. Me…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved Ghana’s request to admit 40,000 spectators for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off first leg match against Nigeria at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. This comes after the Ghana Football Association request to play the game in full capacity stadium following the laid-down rules by CAF. The GFA consequently advise all Ghanaians to obey all laid-down safety and security measures strictly to first and foremost have a successful match and also to avoid any sanctions from CAF and FIFA. Meanwhile, fans are advised to strictly adhere to the designated spectator…
The deadline for the nationwide SIM card re-registration has been extended to July 31, 2022, according to a statement from the Ministry of Communications and Digitalization. The exercise which started in October last year was originally slated to end on March 31, 2022 but has been extended due to challenges which have characterized the process. “As at 17th March, 14,091,542 SIM Cards have been linked to the Ghana Card, 10,348,532 Bio-Captures conducted and 99,445 New SIMS registered. Due to a number of factors including the fact that over 7.5 million citizens and residents are yet to obtain Ghana Cards to…
Scores of people are feared dead in a terrific accident which occurred at Beposo in the Western Region on Monday. Reports say the accident involved a Ford Bus and a Tipper Truck leaving all the passengers in both vehicles burnt to ashes. More soon…
Ghana striker Jordan Ayew has tested negative to the devastating coronavirus ahead of Nigeria showdown. Ayew was left out of Crystal Palace squad for their FA Cup fixture last weekend after testing positive to the virus. “Jordan Ayew has tested negative for Covid and will join the team later this week in Kumasi ahead of the Nigeria game,” GFA communications director Henry Asante Twum revealed on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Black Stars contingent have touched down in Kumasi for epic encounter. Twenty-six players arrived in the Garden City without Jordan Ayew The Black Stars will commence training in Kumasi on Monday…