The Gabonese capital of Libreville is where the world’s attention would be focused on come Saturday, January 14, 2017 as a colourful opening ceremony is expected to herald the 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON).
Ghana have drawn Ethiopia, Sierra Leone and Kenya in the qualifiers to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars, who are preparing for the start of this year's tournament in Gabon, must fight for a qualification slot in Group F.
Reports emanating from Turkey claim that Basaksehir are currently in negotiations for the transfer of Christian Atsu.
The Minister-designate for Youth and Sports, Mr Isaac Asiamah has stated that he was not aware of the existence of a "Mafia" at the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
Ahead of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Saturday, FIFA.com looks over some of the tournament's most interesting stats.
Ghana's men's senior national team, the Black Stars will start their 2017 AFCON campaign as the 54th best team in world football.
Former coach of Accra Hearts of Oak Yaw Preko has won his first trophy in charge of Nigerian side Ifeanyi Ubah FC.
Ghana's 2017 AFCON opponents Uganda are sweating over the fitness of talismanic goalie Denis Onyango after he sustained an injury in a friendly loss against Ivory Coast yesterday.
The head coach for the Senior National Team, the Black Stars, Avram Grant has said that the Black Stars have a problem of scoring goals, which must be worked on, ahead of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), in Gabon.
A four-day coaching clinic for swimming coaches and teams is ongoing at the Burma Camp Leisure and Recreational Centre in Accra.
The Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Mr George Afriyie, says the players selected by Coach Avram Grant to represent Ghana at the Gabon 2017 AFCON are talented and ready to deliver the ultimate for the nation.
It is no secret that the Black Stars have struggled to get opponents for friendlies ahead of their participation at the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Stars were turned down by Morocco when they made an approach to play them in preparation for the tournament.
The President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Professor Francis Dodoo has been appointed as the Pro-Vice Chancellor in charge of Research, Innovation and Development at the University of Ghana (UG), Legon.
The Black Stars defeated Uzbek side Bunyodkor 2-0 in a friendly on Tuesday evening at the Sevens Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
Uganda Cranes head coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredejovic was in the stands to watch the Black Stars during their friendly with Bunyokdor on Tuesday at the Sevens Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
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