Ghana coach, Otto Addo has named a formidable lineup to face Nigeria in 2022 World Cup playoff tonight. Ghana host Nigeria in the first leg of the playoff at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium at 7:30PM GMT. Coach Otto Addo has named goalkeeper Jojo Wollacot in posts ahead of Richard Ofori who is returning from an injury. FC Brugge defender Dennis Odoi is starting the right-back position ahead of Reading FC’s Andy Yiadom with Gideon Mensah at the left-back. Leicester City ace Daniel Amartey will partner Alexander Djiku in the heart of defence while Baba Iddrisu and Thomas Partey team…
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Ghana host long-standing rivals Nigeria in 2022 World Cup playoff game at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi tonight. The cagey fixture is scheduled for tonight at 7:30PM with Ghana coming into the game without skipper Andre Ayew who is on suspension. Nigeria on the other hand, will be missing midfield duo of Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi who are nursing an injury. The Black Stars are determined to annihilate the Super Green Eagles at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium tonight to make the second leg in Abuja on March 29, 2022 a mere formality. About 40,000 spectators are…
The Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has disclosed that President Akufo-Addo will be delivering a state of the nation address (SONA) on next week Wednesday. According to the legislator, the members of parliament should be seated before the President arrive at the chamber on Wednesday to address the nation. “Pursuant to the convention of this House, Honorable Members are urged to be punctual and accordingly be seated in the chamber latest by 9.15am, as it may not be courteous for members to enter or exit the House after the President has taken his seat in the chamber to deliver his…
Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah has entreated the team to tame Nigeria in the 2022 World Cup playoff game tonight. Ghana face Nigeria in first leg of the playoff this evening at the Accra Sports Stadium in Kumasi with main skipper Andre Ayew missing out due to suspension. And despite the Nigerians coming into the game with top stars, Stephen Appiah believes with perseverance and dedication, the Black Stars can secure a qualification to the Word Cup tournament in Qatar later this year. “Once again the time to add up to our long list of football achievements and silent…
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…
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…