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Andre Ayew reveals why Milovan Rajevac benched him against Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifiers

The Black Stars skipper has rejected suggestions that he was dropped to the bench in the game against Zimbabwe because of poor form

Ghana captain Andre Ayew has shed light on why he was benched in the Black Stars’ 1-0 win over Zimbabwe in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Harare on Tuesday.

The 32-year-old was surprisingly left on the substitute bench together with youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku as Milovan made two changes in his team and lanky striker Benjamin Tetteh started and Iddrisu Baba started in their places.

Although, reports suggested that Ayew was dropped because of his average performance Zimbabwe in the first leg, the Al Sadd forward says he was nursing an injury and had to take precautionary measures after a meeting with the coach.

“It was not an easy time and game for me and the other players but we are in a period where I have to be there for the team and every point is important but there are sometimes you have to up a collective decision,” Ayew told the media after the game.

“I think the boss did the right thing [by benching me in the game]. We spoke about the injury I was nursing and I’m just so happy that we have the points.

“I hope that we will continue like this against Ethiopia and the other game and I believe victory will be ours. Ghana will surely qualify for the World Cup,” he added.

Ayew came on as a substitute on the 85th minute for Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Kudus Mohammed to wind up time.

Ghana went top of the Group G table with nine points but South Africa have overtaken them following their victory over Ethiopia in the other game played later at the Soccer City Sports Stadium.

The Black Stars will face Ethiopia in another away game in Addis Ababa on November 13 before they host South Africa in the group decider four days later either at the Accra Sports Stadium, Cape Coast Sports Stadium or Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

NCA approves authorisations to Radio stations closed down after 2017 FM Audit

Some of the radio stations have been given a major boost as new communique has given them the green light to start operation

National Communications Authority (NCA) has approved the grant of a total of 133 FM radio broadcasting authorisations which include new applications from firms whose FM radio stations were closed down after the 2017 FM Audit.

The Governing Board of the National Communications Authority (NCA), at a Board meeting held on 11th October, 2021, approved the grant of a total of One Hundred and Thirty Three (133) FM radio broadcasting authorisations which include new applications from entities whose FM radio stations were closed down after the 2017 FM Audit as well as existing stations which applied for renewal of their expired FM Radio broadcasting authorisations.

This approval from the Board is subject to the applicants attending a sensitisation workshop on the terms and conditions of FM radio broadcasting authorisations. The workshop shall clarify the legal, regulatory, and technical requirements for the establishment and operation of an FM Radio Broadcasting station.

Check Out Lists Of FM Radio Stations In Ghana

Provisional authorisations shall be issued to the successful applicants at the end of the workshop and frequencies shall be assigned to the applicants only upon the fulfillment of the conditions of the Provisional Authorisation.

The general public is reminded that per Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008, Act 775, a person shall not operate a broadcasting system or provide a broadcasting service without a frequency authorisation by the Authority.

Offenders are liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than three thousand penalty units or to a term of imprisonment of not more than five years or to both, as per Section 73 of Act 775 of 2008.

Credit: National Communications Authority – NCA

Zimbabwe 0-1 Ghana; Partey’s goal moves Black Stars to top of Group G

The Black Stars have moved to the top of Group G following the narrow win over the Warriors on Tuesday

Ghana defeated Zimbabwe to 1-0 complete a double over the Warriors in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers at the National Sports on Tuesday.

The win means that Ghana have moved top of the Group G log with nine points, two points ahead of South Africa who will play Ethiopia later in the day.

The Black Stars began the game with two changes to their squad that won the first leg in Cape Coast Sports Stadium last weekend. Captain Andre Ayew and youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku were benched for Benjamin Tetteh and Baba Iddrisu respectively.

After an end-to-end action in the opening ten minutes of the game, Zimbabwe started to cause troubles.

Kelvin Mosunde nearly got the opening goal for Zimbabwe by the 24th after he narrowly missed a cross from Khamat Billiat.

Three minutes later, Zimbabwe had another opportunity after a poor control from Ghana goalkeeper Wollacot after a pass from Baba Iddrisu nearly fell in the way of Knowledge Musonda. However, the shot-stopper recovered on time to save the situation.

Ghana took the lead by the 31st minute through Thomas Teye Partey. The Arsenal midfielder perfectly sent in his free kick

On the stroke of halftime, Daniel Amartey nearly doubled Ghana’s lead but his last ditch effort was cleared off the line and Benjamin Tetteh’s strike from rebound went high.

After the break, Kudus Mohammed almost doubled the Black Stars lead with a long range shot. However, his effort was denied by the cross bar.

On 55th minute, Jordan Zumuru came close to equalise for Zimbabwe when he was played through by his teammate but he surprisingly fluffed the opportunity.

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac brought on Daniel Kofi Kyereh for Kamaldeen Sulemana by the 65th minute and the St. Pauli midfielder nearly scored with his first touch of the game.

Andre Ayew, Caleb Ekuban and Samuel Owusu later came in for Kudus, Tetteh and Jordan Ayew respectively to wind up time and secure a win.

South Africa will lock horns with Ethiopia in the other group game at the Soccer City Sports Stadium in Johannesburg and a win for the Bafana Bafana will see them reclaiming the top spot.

Ghana will play Ethiopia next month away in the penultimate game in Addis Ababa before they host South Africa to decide who will make it out of the group.

LIVE STREAMING: Zimbabwe vs Ghana (Second Half)

Watch the second half of the cliffhanger encounter between Zimbabwe and Ghana in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers in Harare.

A win is imminent for Milovan Rajevac and his charges as it is the only result that would make sure that their chances of qualifying to the Fifa World Cup is still realistic.

In the first half, a goal from Thomas Partey gave the Black Stars a deserving lead and they would hope to hold on to that till the end of the game.

Watch LIVE: Zimbabwe vs Ghana; Black Stars in dire need of three points

African qualifying competition for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 resumes, with matchday 3 taking place across the continent on Tuesday, 12th October 2021.

The Black Stars of Ghana take on Zimbabwe in the fourth game of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers at the Harare National Sports Stadium on Tuesday.

A win is imminent for Milovan Rajevac and his charges as it is the only result that would make sure that their chances of qualifying to the Fifa World Cup is still realistic.

Milovan surprisingly dropped captain Andre Ayew in the squad that defeated Zimbabwe 3-1 in the first leg of the Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

Ayew, who scored Ghana’s third goal in the first leg has been left on the bench for striker Benjamin Tetteh.

Also, youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has been replaced by Real Mallorca’s midfielder Baba Iddrisu, according to AshesGyamera’s sources.

Issahaku who was handed his debut in the first leg will likely be dropped to the bench despite impressing must watch from the bench and hope to come in later

In his place, Real Mallorca midfielder Iddrisu Baba will take over and partner Arsenal star Thomas Teye Partey to provide a balance to the team.

Although, a lot of Ghanaians have criticised the consistent use of Crystal Palace striker, he will still maintain his position.

The 30-year-old has failed to score in his last 47 games for club and country. However, he was able to provide an assist for Ghana’s opening goal against Zimbabwe in the first leg at Cape Coast Sports Stadium last weekend.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Jojo Wollacot has been maintained in post after his wonderful debut for Ghana on Saturday. He will start ahead of Richard Attah, Danlad Ibrahim and Lawrence Ati-Zigi.

Milovan also maintained the back four of Daniel Amartey, Baba Rahman, Alexander Djiku and Jonathan Mensah while Andre Ayew leads the attack.

South Africa will face Ethiopia in the other game of the group at the Soccer City Sports Stadium I Johannesburg later in the day.

Click on the link below to watch today’s matches:

Zimbabwe vs Ghana (13:00GMT)

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https://www.wanqiuzhibo.com/channel/39729.html?time=1634043600

http://www.wuchajian.tv/m.html?t=1634042521#page_318911

Namibia vs Senegal (13:00)

http://www.zbme.live:8866/tv/plu-36187691.html

http://www.zbme.live:8866/tv/letv-76.html

South Africa vs Ethiopia ( 16:00)

http://www.zbme.live:8866/tv/letv-47.html

http://www.zbme.live:8866/tv/wz-stream25790.html

Niger vs Algeria (16:00)

http://www.zbme.live:8866/tv/letv-109.html

http://www.zbme.live:8866/tv/plu-36186991.html

http://www.wuchajian.tv/score/?link

Congo vs Togo (16:00)

http://www.zbme.live:8866/tv/letv-31.html

http://www.zbme.live:8866/tv/plu-36187701.html

Guinea vs Morocco (19:00)

http://www.zbme.live:8866/tv/qqlive62.html

http://www.zbme.live:8866/tv/qqlive62.html

Andre Ayew DROPPED as Milovan makes two changes in Ghana’s starting XI vs Zimbabwe

The Serbian coach has benched the skipper in his squad that will face the Warriors in the make or break fixture on Tuesday

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has surprisingly dropped captain Andre Ayew in the squad that defeated Zimbabwe 3-1 in the first leg of the Fifa World Cup qualifiersas they prepare to play the second leg in Harare on Tuesday.

Ayew, who scored Ghana’s third goal in the first leg has been left on the bench for striker Benjamin Tetteh.

Also, youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has been replaced by Real Mallorca’s midfielder Baba Iddrisu, according to AshesGyamera’s sources.

Issahaku who was handed his debut in the first leg will likely be dropped to the bench despite impressing must watch from the bench and hope to come in later

In his place, Real Mallorca midfielder Iddrisu Baba will take over and partner Arsenal star Thomas Teye Partey to provide a balance to the team.

Although, a lot of Ghanaians have criticised the consistent use of Crystal Palace striker, he will still maintain his position.

The 30-year-old has failed to score in his last 47 games for club and country. However, he was able to provide an assist for Ghana’s opening goal against Zimbabwe in the first leg at Cape Coast Sports Stadium last weekend.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Jojo Wollacot has been maintained in post after his wonderful debut for Ghana on Saturday. He will start ahead of Richard Attah, Danlad Ibrahim and Lawrence Ati-Zigi.

Milovan also maintained the back four of Daniel Amartey, Baba Rahman, Alexander Djiku and Jonathan Mensah while Benjamin Tetteh leads the attack.

Ghana’s starting XI:

  1. WOLACOTT JOSEPH
  2. DANIEL AMARTEY
  3. BABA ABDUL RAHMAN
  4. ALEXANDER DJIKU
  5. JONATHAN MENSAH
  6. BABA IDDRISU
  7. THOMAS PARTEY (c)
  8. JORDAN AYEW
  9. SULEYMANA KAMAL DEEN
  10. KUDUS MOHAMMED
  11. BENJAMIN TETTEH

King Faisal part ways with Awere and three other players

The Inshallah Boys have mutually parted ways with four of their players that helped them to survive relegation scare last season

King Faisal have opted to mutually terminate the contracts of four players with two weeks to the start of 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season, the club has confirmed.

The quartet played diverse roles as King Faisal avoided relegation on the final day of last season.

Faisal had to avoid defeat against Liberty Professionals at the Red Bull Arena in Sogakope before their Premier League status was secured.

However, following the arrival of several players, Faisal’s top hierarchy have opted to offload these players.

“We would like to confirm that we have parted ways with the following players: Mutawakilu Fusseini, Sulley Mohammed, Samuel Moya, Awudu Mohammed and Stephen Awere,” a club statement read.

“The club would like to thank them for their commitment and wish them well in the future,” the statement added.

Ghana Premier League is scheduled to start on October 29.

CAF confirms only 2,000 fans can watch Hearts vs WAC in Champions League

The continent’s football governing body has confirmed that only 2,000 spectators should he allowed to watch the Champions League clash at the Accra Sports Stadium

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to exceptionally allow the presence of 2,000 spectators  for the TotalEnergies CAF CL 2021/22 – Hearts of Oak (GHA) Vs W.A.C (MAR) – Match 45.

In a letter sent to the GFA, the continent’s governing body reiterated that the CAF and FIFA covid-19 match protocols clearly state that all matches must be played behind closed doors.

It however added that it has taken the decision to exceptionally grant the GFA and Hearts of Oak’s request after analyzing and assessing the safety & security situation at the Accra Sports Stadium.

“Accordingly, a decision has been taken to exceptionally allow the presence of 2,000 spectators given that the National Safety & Security Officer (Julius Ben Emunah) and Club Safety & Security Officer will coordinate all safety measures on the aforementioned match”.

“We kindly ask your cooperation to fully comply with the above decision, while noting that in case of non-respect, your federation will be subject to disciplinary sanctions by CAF”, Raul Chipenda Development Director stated in the letter.

The winner after the two legs will qualify to the group stage of the competition while the loser drops to the Caf Confederation Cup.

Ghana’s starting XI vs Zimbabwe in Harare; Milovan Rajevac to make changes

The Serbian coach is expected to at least make one change in his squad that will face the Warriors in the make or break fixture on Tuesday

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac is expected to at least make a change in the squad that defeated Zimbabwe 3-1 in the first leg of the Fifa World Cup qualifiersas they prepare to play the second leg in Harare on Tuesday.

Although, Milovan has refused to throw light on whether striker Jordan Ayew will start or be on the bench, AshesGyamera’s sources have revealed that youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku who was handed his debut in the first leg will likely be dropped to the bench.

In his place, Real Mallorca midfielder Iddrisu Baba will take over and partner Arsenal star Thomas Teye Partey to provide a balance to the team. Iddrisu picked up a knock at training but he will go through a late fitness test before Milovan will decide to allow him to start or not.

Although, a lot of Ghanaians have criticised the consistent use of Crystal Palace striker, he will still maintain his position.

The 30-year-old has failed to score in his last 47 games for club and country. However, he was able to provide an assist for Ghana’s opening goal against Zimbabwe in the first leg at Cape Coast Sports Stadium last weekend.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Jojo Wollacot will maintain his place in post after his wonderful debut for Ghana on Saturday. He will start ahead of Richard Attah, Danlad Ibrahim and Lawrence Ati-Zigi.

Milovan will maintain the back four of Daniel Amartey, Baba Rahman, Alexander Djiku and Jonathan Mensah while Andre Ayew leads the attack.

A win for Ghana will help them keep their hope of qualifying in line as South Africa also host Ethiopia in Johannesburg in the other group game on Tuesday.

Ghana’s probable starting XI:

Jojo Wollacott – Daniel Amartey, Alexander Djiku, Johnathan Mensah, Baba Rahman – Thomas Partey, Baba Idrissu – Andre Ayew (C), Kudus Mohammed, Kamaldeen Sulemana – Jordan Ayew

Milovan tight-lipped on whether Jordan Ayew will start against Zimbabwe or not

The Serbian has refused to shed light on his squad that will face the Warriors in the make or break fixture on Tuesday

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has refused to throw light on whether striker Jordan Ayew will start or be on the bench against Zimbabwe in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.

A lot of Ghanaians have consistently criticised the Crystal Palace striker following his poor run of form for club and country.

The 30-year-old has failed to score in his last 47 games for club and country. However, he was able to provide an assist for Ghana’s opening goal against Zimbabwe in the first leg at Cape Coast Sports Stadium last weekend.

Milovan was tight-lipped whether he will start Jordan Ayew or not against Zimbabwe as the Crystal Palace striker is yet to score in almost fifty games for club and country.

“I never reveal the starting line up the day before the match because this is not the way I do my work but the goal scorers and attackers often come to crisis and in this circumstances they are trying to overcome the problem and start scoring to make their performance better,” Milovan said.

“We are here and we talk to him. He feels the support he gets from everybody. Whether he starts or comes as a substitute later in the game, we count on all of our players. As I always say, it is important to start the match in an appropriate way and to finish it in the right way,” he added.

Ayew will be battling for a starting place with Joel Fameyeh and Benjamin Tetteh

The kick off time of the game has been slated for 15h00 GMT and 3pm local time.

In the other group game, South Africa who lead Group G with seven points will host Ethiopia at the Soccer City Sports Stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday.