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.
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Also, youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has been replaced by Real Mallorca’s midfielder Baba Iddrisu, according to AshesGyamera’s sources.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.
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.
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.
UPDATE
We would like to confirm that we have parted ways with the following players:
-Mutawakilu Fusseini – Sulley Mohammed – Samuel Moya – Awudu Mohammed – Stephen Awere
The club would like to thank them for their commitment and wish them well in the future
“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.
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.
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
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.
The Black Stars gaffer believes his charges are ready to defeat the Warriors in the cliffhanger encounter on Tuesday
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has rejected suggestions that he is under intense pressure to defeat Zimbabwe in the all important Fifa World Cup qualifying game to be played on Tuesday.
The Black Stars are in a dire need of three points in order to keep the chase on South Africa who are also playing at home against Ethiopia.
“First of all, I will like to thank Zimbabwe for their hospitality. This is my first time in Harare so we feel warmly welcomed and I am very happy to be here,” Milovan told the media.
“As we all know, this is a very important match for us and we expect a tough match. We respect the team we are playing against and we have a clear target, which is to qualify for the World Cup so we are going to do everything in our power to put good performance tomorrow and try to win.
“Definitely for us it is very important and we have our target and we know it is not going to be easy. The first match was also not easy because in some part of the match, Zimbabwe showed they also have quality.
“In the beginning of the second half, we were facing some difficulties which show there is no easy match and it is important to concentrate throughout the match to try to prepare a good game plan and to reach appropriately in some moment.
“I have faith and I have confidence in my players and I know they will do their best so we are hoping for the positive result. As I said, this is very important for us so we are trying to be positive all the time and not feel the pressure but confident for the match.
“I’ve been here for a short time and we are getting to know each other very well and it is difficult to make big changes in this short period of time but I think we are growing and we are improving. In every next match, I suppose we make fewer mistakes and try to improve our performance.
“These players are learning quickly and they are determined because they know what is at stake and so they are aware of the task. We function together and last match, we managed to have a positive result, which is very important. We don’t take time for experiments, we need to have good results and we are all aware of that so we will do our best to make it happen.
“In this kind of job and especially in this kind of situations you have to learn how to manage the pressure. For us it is a must win match and every next match is the most important and hardest match so let’s take one step at a time.
“We have confidence and so we will learn how to handle the pressure because if you cannot handle pressure, you can’t succeed in this game. It is something that we have to cope with and I think we will do that successfully,” he added.
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,” he 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 concluded.
The kick off time of the game has been slated for 15h00 GMT and 3pm local time.
The Porcupine Warriors have added one international player to their squad as they prepare to mesmerize other clubs in the upcoming season
Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of Cameroonian striker Mfeuge Georges Omgba from Avion Academy of Douala in a three-year deal, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.
The 24-year-old was signed as a replacement for Uganda striker Steven Mukwala after Kotoko failed to land his services despite several attempts.
Mfegue is equally good with both feet and has been a key member of Avion as his goals and assists helped the club to gain promotion to the Cameroonian top-flight in 2018.
In the last three seasons, Mfegue has ended as Avion’s topscorer in the league, scoring a combined 26 goals and provided 29 assists in the process.
Mfegue Georges Omgba
Last season, he scored ten goals and provided six assists to finish as the second highest scorer in Cameroon Premier League.
Mfegue, who is noted for his speed, power and exquisite finishing ability in the final third, is expected to travel from Cameroon to Dubai and join his new teammates as Kotoko continue with their pre-season in the Gulf region.
He has become the twelfth player signed by Asante Kotoko in this year’s transfer window.
Some of the wonderful goals scored by Mfegue Georges
Mfegue joins Dickson ‘Yaw Dick’ Afoakwa, Augustine Agyapong, Sheriff Mohammed and Samuel Appiah as the new players to arrive at Kotoko. The others include Clinton Opoku, Richmond Lamptey, Maxwell Agyemang, Samuel Boateng, Isaac Oppong and Richard Boadu.
AshesGyamera’s sources have revealed that Berekum Chelsea captain Stephen Amankonah has arrived in Dubai to join Kotoko after also sealing a three-year deal with the club. Kotoko are expected to announce his signing together with Mfegue this week.
The Black Stars have successfully completed their fine tuning for tomorrow’s make or break encounter against the Warriors in the World Cup qualifiers
Ghana successfully held their final training session at the National Sports Stadium in Harare ahead of the return leg of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe on Tuesday.
Yaw Yeboah on the ball
The Black Stars defeated Zimbabwe 3-1 in the first leg on Saturday at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium and are hoping to complete a double over them in order to stand a realistic chance to make it to the mundial next year.
Baba Rahman jumps out head the ball from danger
The Black Stars touched down in Harare on Sunday evening with a chartered flight from Asky Airlines. Almost fifty people made up the contingent and they included 26 players as well as other top ranking members from Ghana Football Association, Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Alexander Djiku fighting for the ball with Benjamin Tetteh
The twenty six players including Baba Rahman, Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey and Daniel Amartey who play in England made the trip since United Kingdom’s government has now removed Zimbabwe from the red list of countries with most cases of COVID-19.
Daniel Amartey battling Kamaldeen Sulemana for the ball
As a result, these players will not be quarantined for fourteen days when they return to their respective clubs as earlier feared.
Richard Kingson leads the goalkeepers through some drills
The contingent was led by Ghana Football Association president Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku together with Black Stars Management Committee Chairman George Amoako. Also, management committee members like Fred Pappoe and Samuel Osei Kuffuor traveled with the team.
Head of communications at Ghana FA, Henry Asante Twum as well as deputy Ghana FA general secretary Alex Asante joined the team for the trip to see the day-to-day activities of the contingent.
Also, Central Regional Football Association chairman Robert Duncan and Volta Regional Football Association chairman Daniel Agbogah were also joined by deputy Youth and Sports Minister Evans Opoku Bobie as well as the chief director of the ministry Alhaji Hafiz Adam.
The game has been scheduled to take place at the National Sports Stadium in Harare and it will kick off at 15h00 GMT or 3PM local time.
The Black Stars need a win at all cost to keep the chase on South Africa who have opened a one-point lead and will also host Ethiopia in Johannesburg in the other group game.
GHANA’S CONTINGENT IN ZIMBABWE;
Technical Team:
Head Coach – Milovan Rajevac, Assistant Coach – Otto Addo, Assistant Coach – Maxwell Konadu, Goalkeepers Trainer – Richard Kingston Dr. Baba Adam – Team Doctor Team Manager – Henry Martey Samuel Ankomah – Masseur Edward Acheampong – Video Analyst Dr. Jonathan Quartey – Physiotherapist Romeo Roy Ricky – Physical Trainer Sulley Zampa and Daniel Yankey – Kits Managers Nenad Glisic – Interpretor to Milovan Rajevac
Ghana squad:
Goalkeepers:
Lawrence Ati- Zigi (FC St. Gallen), Richard Atta (Hearts of Oak), Ibrahim Danlad, (Asante Kotoko), Jojo Wollacott (Swindon Town)
Defenders:
Philemon Baffuor (Dreams FC), Gideon Mensah (Bordeaux), Baba Abdul Rahman (Reading FC), Daniel Amartey (Leicester City), Joseph Aidoo (Celta Vigo), Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew), Alexander Djiku (Strasbourg).
Midfielders:
Thomas Partey (Arsenal FC), Baba Idrissu (Real Mallorca), Emmanuel Lomotey (Amiens), Mohammed Kudus (Ajax Amsterdam), Majeed Ashimeru (RSC Anderlecht), Kofi Kyere (St. Pauli), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Steadfast FC).
Forwards:
Andre Ayew (Al Sadd SC), Kamaldeen Suleymana (Rennes), Joel Fameyeh (Orenburg), Yaw Yeboah (Wisła Kraków), Samuel Owusu (Al-Fayha FC), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace), Caleb Ekuban (Genoa), Benjamin Tetteh (Yeni Malatyaspor)