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“Morocco were lucky to win against Ghana,” Milovan reacts to Black Stars defeat

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“Morocco were lucky to win against Ghana,” Milovan reacts to Black Stars defeat

The Serbian manager believes the Black Stars were unlucky to lose against Morocco in the opening game of Group C

Ghana Coach Milovan Rajevac has insisted that his charges were the better side despite losing 1-0 defeat to Morocco in Group C opening game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations ongoing in Cameroon.

A late goal by Soufiane Boufal broke the hearts of the Black Stars after both sides looked to be heading to a draw.

“Up till the moment we conceded, we were in full control of the match. We missed many chances and Morocco were a bit luckier in the end to score and win the game,” Milovan said after the game.

A lot of people have raised concerns about Ghana’s lack of early substitutions when Andre Ayew was struggling after a head collision with Saiss and Jordan Ayew failing to create opportunities but Milovan believes his charges were on top of the game and it wasn’t necessary to alter their play.

“Everything was really tight and I felt the team was functioning well, so there was no need to make unnecessary substitutions,” he said.

With Gabon also defeating Comoros 1-0 in the other group game, Ghana are now languishing at the bottom of the Group C table.

They will play Gabon on Friday and must avoid another defeat in order to stand a chance of progressing to the next stage of the competition

Morocco 1-0 Ghana: Black Stars begin Afcon campaign with painful defeat

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Morocco 1-0 Ghana: Black Stars begin Afcon campaign with painful defeat

The Black Stars were pipped by Morocco in the first game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday

Morocco defeated Ghana 1-0 in opening Group C game of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon on Monday.

A late goal by Soufiane Boufal was enough to break the hearts of the Ghanaians who were hoping to at least savage a point.

Milovan Rajevac started the game with Jojo Wollacot in post, while Andy Yiadom, Baba Rahman, Daniel Amartey and Alexander Djiku completed the defensive setup.

In midfield, Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey and Real Mallorca youngster Baba Iddrisu started while Joseph Paintsil and Kamaldeen Sulemana started on the wings.

Jordan Ayew and skipper Andre Ayew started upfront with the hopes of banging in the goals.

Andre Ayew combined with Joseph Paintsil to set up Jordan Ayew by the eleventh minute but the Crystal Palace striker fluffed the opportunity to the dismay of his coaches.

Paintsil saw his curling effort from long range wonderfully saved by Algerian goalkeeper by the 67th minute. The resulting corner kick was wasted as Ghana continued to press for the opening goal.

Six minutes later, Andre Ayew and Saiss clashed heads following a cross by Partey and that led to serious head injury. Although, the technical team wanted to substitute him, Ayew opted to continue.

Morocco took the lead very late in the game after Boufal capitalised on a Thomas Partey’s mistake to put the Lions ahead with a powerful shot.

Although, Ghana made four late chances by bringing on Fatawu Issahaku, Benjamin Tetteh, Kofi Kyereh and Boakye Yiadom, it was too little too late to snatch an equaliser.

The Black Stars will play Gabon in the next game of the group on Thursday before they square it off with Comoros in the last game of the group on Sunday.

‘Ghana will narrowly defeat Morocco in Group C opening game,” says Asamoah Gyan

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‘Ghana will narrowly defeat Morocco in Group C opening game,” says Asamoah Gyan

The former Ghana skipper believes the Black Stars will defy all odds to beat Morocco in the opening game of Group C

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has insisted that the Black Stars will defeat Morocco in the opening game of Group C of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon.

According to Gyan, although, the Black Stars are not at their usual best, Morocco do not have the men to defeat them.

“I’m a Ghanaian and would be happy they win against Morocco. A narrow win is a narrow and I know that they will do the job,” Gyan said on Supersport.

Meanwhile, Gyan further stressed that Andre Ayew is a tournament player and Arsenal star Thomas Partey is the best player in the team now.

He also says Kamaldeen Sulemana is the player to watch out for in the game as he has the qualities to change the outcome at any point in the game.

Senegal 1-0 Zimbabwe: Sadio saves investors’ ‘MANE’ at 2021 Afcon

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Senegal 1-0 Zimbabwe: Sadio saves investors’ ‘MANE’ at 2021 Afcon

The Teranga Lions left it late to score the match-winner from the spot through Liverpool star Sadio Mane

Tournament favourites Senegal laboured to defeat Zimbabwe 1-0 in Group B opening game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.

By the 22nd minute, Mane came close to opening the scoring after running into the box from the left, but his low shot was saved by Zimbabwe goalkeeper Petros Mhari.

Zimbabwe had their fair share of the chances after the break but they could not make it count.

After struggling throughout the game to break down the resilient defence of Zimbabwe, Senegal were awarded a last-gasp penalty after the referee adjudged that Kelvin Madzongwe had handled the ball in his box very deep into stoppage-time.

Mane stepped up and blasted home the only goal of the game with the last kick and sent the Senegal supporters who were anxious throughout the game into wild jubilations.

Due to Covid-19 cases, Senegal were only able to name six substitutes.

“Kotoko could’ve scored more goals against Ashanti Gold,” says unsatisfied Prosper Ogum

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“Kotoko could’ve scored more goals against Ashanti Gold,” says unsatisfied Prosper Ogum

The Porcupine Warriors boss feels his charges could’ve walloped their rivals in the derby game on Sunday

Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has insisted that they could’ve scored more goals despite defeating Ashanti Gold 3-1 in the Ashanti derby at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

After a slow start to the game, a second half hat-trick by Cameroonian striker Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry broke down a resilient defence of Ashanti Gold.

Elijah Addai scored a late consolation goal for Ashanti Gold who have now gone three games without a win.

However, Ogum feels his charges fluffed several other chances which could’ve helped them to achieve a historic scoreline.

“It was good. I think that for the first time at the Baba Yara Stadium, we were able to find our rhythm,” Ogum said after the game.

“We were able to circulate the ball very well, confidently and if you look at the chances that we created we could have scored more. We could’ve won the game by a bigger margin than this.

“I’m happy that for the first time they were very calm on the ball, they were very calm without the ball and were able to exploit the spaces that we created.

Ashanti Gold is a big team which we all know and going up by 3 goals to 1 is fantastic. I’m happy for the boys,” he added.

Kotoko lead the Ghana Premier League log with 26 points, three points above Aduana Stars and they will travel to Golden City Park in Berekum next weekend to face Berekum Chelsea.

“I have unfinished business with Asante Kotoko,” Justice Blay tells fans

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“I have unfinished business with Asante Kotoko,” Justice Blay tells fans

The midfielder who was spotted at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday is expected to be unveiled by the Porcupine Warriors in the coming days

Justice Blay has insisted that he has unfinished business with Asante Kotoko few days after his contract with Medeama expired.

The 29-year-old has been heavily linked with a return to Kotoko and was even spotted at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium when the Porcupine Warriors hammered regional rivals Ashanti Gold 3-1 in the Ashanti derby.

“My next destination is Asante Kotoko because I have unfinished business in the team due to the love shown me by the supporters,” Blay told Focus TV.

“I decided not to extend my contract at Medeama and even told all my colleague players that I am leaving that is why there was a guard of honour from my colleagues.

“In football, you have to get a new challenge to make you improve as a player that’s why I am moving on.

“My happiest moment at Kotoko is when I see a lot of supporters at the stadium and cheering the players on. That thing makes me play above myself,” he added.

Blay helped Kotoko to reach the group stage of the Caf Confederation Cup during his first stint with the club and he is expected to be unveiled in the coming days after reportedly signing a two-year deal.

He is expected to boss Kotoko’s midfield with Mudasiru Salifu, Richmond Lamptey and Richard Boadu ‘Agadas’.

“I’m a believer; Black Stars will make Ghanaians proud at 2021 Afcon,” GFA president Kurt Okraku assures

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“I’m a believer; Black Stars will make Ghanaians proud at 2021 Afcon,” GFA president Kurt Okraku assures

There are growing concerns about the Black Stars’ chances of winning the Africa Cup of Nations title but Kurt Okraku believes they have the quality to make everyone proud

Ghana FA president Kurt Okraku has reiterated that the Black Stars have what it takes to make the country proud at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon.

Although, the Black Stars preparations haven’t been one of the best and were even mauled 3-0 by Algeria in a friendly game last week, Okraku insists they will put up a good performance worth celebrating.

“We’ve arrived here in high spirit and like I said few days ago, I fully and entirely believe in this squad,” Okraku said in an interview with journalist Sheikh Tophic Seinu.

Black Stars arrival in Cameroon and Kurt Okraku’s words of encouragement to Ghanaians

“This squad is made up of some amazing and intangible assets and I believe that they will rise up to the occasion and be very competitive and millions of people across the globe as well as Ghanaians will be extremely happy about the national team.

“They will fully utilize the platform which is 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Our Black Stars is on the rise and let us believe in the Black Stars.

“I’m a believer. I always believe. I believe that we have done very well up to this level and I believe that the team is well motivated.

“I believe that the technical team is up to speed and this team and players will rise up and make Ghana proud. I know that a lot of people read so many meanings into our friendly game against Algeria, to the level that they feel disappointed but everything will be alright when the tournament begins,” he added.

Ghana will play Morocco in the first game of Group C at Yaounde on Monday without influential midfielder Kudus Mohammed who could not arrive at the team’s camp on time due to injury concerns.

The Black Stars will face Gabon on Thursday before wrapping up the group stage with a clash with Comoros on Sunday.

“It will be difficult to defeat Ghana; They have great history in African football,” Morocco coach harbours fears

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“It will be difficult to defeat Ghana; They have great history in African football,” Morocco coach harbours fears

The Atlas Lions coach admits his side made struggle to defeat the Black Stars in the opening game of Group C at the Afcon

Morocco coach Vahid Halilhodzic has admitted that it will be extremely difficult to beat Ghana in the opening game of Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations ongoing in Cameroon scheduled for Monday in Yaounde.

Although, the Black Stars have had several uninspiring results recently including a 3-0 defeat in the hands of Algeria last week, the Morocco boss still believes they a force to reckon with since they have rich history and pedigree in African football history

“Ghana is a team with great history in African football. They have won the cup four times, the match against the Black Stars will certainly be difficult.” Halilhodzic said at pre-match briefing.

“It is true that our history is not as rich as other teams, but this generation is motivated and determined to achieve a historic feat during this Africa Cup of Nations,” he added.

Ghana arrived in Cameroon on Friday night from their camping base in Doha, Qatar with 27 players including Stade Rennes midfielder Kamaldeen Sulemana who was quarantined because of COVID-19.

However, Ajax Amsterdam youngster Kudus Mohammed was not part of the team as reports suggest he is yet to recover from a minor injury he picked up while playing in the Dutch Eredivise.

Fire destroys Asante Kotoko’s training pitch at Adako Jachie

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Fire destroys Asante Kotoko’s training pitch at Adako Jachie

One of the Porcupine Warriors’ training pitch was destroyed by a fire outbreak over the weekend

There was a fire outbreak at one of Asante Kotoko’s training pitches at Adako Jachie, near Ejisu over the weekend, AshesGyamera understands.

The source of the fire is unknown but our sources say that it has destroyed one of the pitches used by the players for training.

Although, some supporters and people who live nearby called on Ghana Fire Service for assistance, their calls could not yield any better result and they had to improvise to put out the fire by fetching water from a nearby tap.

In 2016, a similar incident happened at the training ground when the players were in Takoradi to participate in Ghalca G6 tournament.

Kotoko defeated regional rivals Ashanti Gold 3-1 in the Ashanti derby at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday thanks to a hat-trick by Cameroonian striker Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry.

Asante Kotoko: 3-1 Ashanti Gold: Mbella scores first hat-trick for Porcupine Warriors in GPL

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Asante Kotoko: 3-1 Ashanti Gold: Mbella scores first hat-trick for Porcupine Warriors in GPL

The Cameroonian bagged a hat-trick against the Miners in the Ashanti derby to propel Kotoko to a famous victory

Asante Kotoko hammered Ashanti Gold 3-1 on matchday twelve of Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.

After a poor start to the game, a second half hat-trick by Cameroonian striker Etuoga Mbella Frank Thierry changed the outcome of the game.

Kotoko had the first opportunity by the 12th minute after Mbella combined with his countryman George Mfegue but Frank Akoto dealt with the threat.

Mbella saw his header cleared off the line by Ashanti Gold goalkeeper on 46th minute after the Cameroonian striker had already bolted to jubilate.

However, Mbella was lucky nine minutes later from the spot after Ashanti Gold defender handled the ball in the box.

Kotoko doubled their lead by the 67th minute after scoring from a rebound. Mfegue’s shot was blocked by the Ashanti Gold defenders and Mbella was at the right place to tap home the rebound.

Three minutes later, Mbella completed his hat-trick after beating his marker to connect a pass from his teammate.

With five minutes left to end proceedings, Elijah Addai pulled one back for Ashanti Gold as the Miners hoped to stage a late comeback.

Although, they pushed men forward for another goal, it was too little too late as Kotoko were resolute at the back.

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