Ghanaian starlet Emmanuel Adjei-Sowah made his full debut in the Europa League with Anderlecht after getting a start in their 1-1 draw with Mainz 05 on Thursday night. The 18-year-old former Dreams FC player was handed a maiden start in the competition by Anderlecht manager Rene Weiler and he impressed in the 83 minutes he lasted at the OPEL ARENA. While the young defender was making his full debut, Ghana winger Frank Acheampong played full throttle for the Belgian Pro League side. But French-born

Egypt trainer Hector Cuper says his preoccupation is to beat Ghana next month at home in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The Pharaohs and the Black Stars have been drawn in the same Group for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Gabon. They will meet on 25 January in a final Group D match after both have played Uganda and Mali. For Cuper, that match can wait for now as he is strategising to win their impending clash in Alexandria next month to extend their advantage in the Russia qualifiers.

Egypt coach Hector Cuper admits Group D of the Africa Cup of Nations finals which contains his side, Ghana, Uganda and Mali is the toughest. The Argentine, who guided the Pharaohs to their first Nations Cup in four editions, know they face difficult matches when their campaign begins on 17 January. "The draw results are positive, especially because we're playing on 17 January in one city in good weather and excellent stadiums,'' Cuper told the Egyptian Football Association website

Egypt striker Ahmed Zidan says the Pharaohs will defeat Ghana in both the 2018 World Cup qualifier and at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The two sides were drawn in the same group along with Uganda and Mali for Africa's flagship football tournament on Wednesday following the draw in Gabon. The two sides are also in the same group in the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup and will clash next month in Alexandria in Group E for the tournament to be held in Russia. The former Borussia Dortmund

Mali coach Alain Giresse has warned Ghana and his other group opponents at the 2017 African Cup of Nations that they will advance to the knock out-stages of the competition. The Frenchman implies the Black Stars must slug it out with their other Group D opponents Egypt and Uganda to be able to reach the knock out phase of the competition in Gabon. Giresse insists despite the tough nature of Ghana and Egypt as well as the rising Uganda, the Eagles will clinch one of the two top places in the

Ghana's U17 female team captain Sandra Owusu Ansah has earned a call-up into the Black Princesses ahead of the 2016 FIFA U20 World Cup in Papua New Guinea. The youngster emerged as perhaps the brightest spot of the Ghanaian side which reached the quarter-finals of the 2016 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Jordan. Coach Mas-Ud Dramani has handed a call-up to the 16-year-old ahead of the global showpiece. Midfielder Grace Asantewaa has also been handed a call-up into the team. The

Uganda coach Milutin Micho Sredojovic is preaching early preparations for his side ahead of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The 45-year-old is aware of the enormity of the task after his side were drawn against Ghana, Egypt and Mali in group D. And the Serbian admits the group will be tough but insists early preparations could do the trick,   Ghana were finalists in Equatorial Guinea 2015 losing to Ivory Coast on penalties. Egypt is a very hungry nation, having missed the

Three Black Maidens players have been invited to join the team preparing for this year's FIFA Women's U20 Women's World Cup. Black Princesses head Mas-Ud Dramani believes captain Sandra Owusu Ansah and defenders Uwaisa Mawia and Philicity Asuako can boost his side. The trio were impressive for the Maidens at the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Jordan where they reached the quarter-final stage. The FIFA Women's U20 Women's World Cup will be played from 13 November to

Asamoah Gyan has returned to training with UAE side Al Ahli after recovering from a minor injury, clearing him to play for the Ghana in next month's World Cup qualifier against Egypt. The Black Stars captainhas recovered from the slight injury he suffered during his club'sEmirati-Morocco Super Cup match against FUS Rabat. Fears were raised on Sunday when theBlack Stars attacker was substituted midway through the game after pulling a hamstring. It was feared a long spell on the sidelines

Ghana will hold camp in Equatorial Guinea ahead of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The four-time African champions will pitch camp in the neighbouring country to prepare for the tournament. The Ghana FA is yet to confirm the pre-tournament arrangements. But media reports have claimed the West Africans will camp in the 2015 Nations Cup co-host. The Black Stars have drawn old foes Egypt, Uganda and Mali in group D. The team which will share the same hotel with Uganda, will be

Uganda midfielder Khalid Aucho insists his side will overcome their group D opponents including Ghana in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The Cranes have been paired against the Black Stars as well as Egypt and Mali in the 'group of death'. And Khalid Aucho, who plays for South African side Baroka is unfazed about his side's chances.   "We are just ready for any team. We are used to playing tough matches, it was the same thing in the qualifiers and that prepared

Uganda coach Geoffrey Massa is confident his side can go all the way in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals despite being drawn in a difficult group. The East Africans have drawnGhana, Egypt and Mali in group D at the biannual showpiece in Gabon next year. But Cranes captain Geoffrey Massa is optimistic his team can reach the finals with the proper preparations.   With good preparations, we can go all the way to the finals. We have a good team to compete at this level." Massa

Goalkeeper Stephen Adams could be shown the exit door at Aduana Stars before the start of the season, according to reports. Kickgh.com has reported the Dormaa-based are prepared to let their former No.1 go after dropping down the pecking order. Adams was second-choice to Joseph Addo and it does not look like his services will be needed next season....

Ghana's AFCON and World Cup group opponents Egypt have climbed seven places on the latest FIFA global football ranking released on Thursday. The Pharaohs are now 46 in the world after placing 53rd last month. The North Africans beat Congo 2-1 in a 2018 World Cup qualifier this month which has helped catapulted the side to sixth on the continent.       The Egyptians are just behind the Black Stars in 5th place....

As Ghana continue to fret over the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations opponents in Gabon, coach Avram Grant is enjoying studio comfort in London on Skysports. The 60-year-old has been busy sharing his views on the English Premier League matches this weekend as other African coaches get first hand knowledge of conditions in Gabon. The former Chelsea manager is reported to be on a monitoring mission but new images emerging from England suggest he may just be cooling off. Grant has been heavily criticized

Ghana legend Abdul 'Golden Boy' Razak ignored Asamoah Gyan in his choice of players he expected to lit the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The 1978 African Footballer of the Year, who was recently named CAF Ambassador, picked Ghanaian duo Andre Ayew and Christian Atsu as well as Gabonese starPierre- Emerick Aubameyang. He also feels Algeria trio of Riyad Mahrez,Islam Slimani and Yacine Brahimi will be real threat as well as Liverpool and Senegal striker Sadio Mane. Algeria have

Medeama midfielder Kwesi Donsu has rubbished claims he's close to signing for Asante Kotoko. The 21-year-old, who enjoyed a breakthrough season with the Yellow and Mauves, has been strongly linked with a move to Kumasi. Media reports had claimed the intelligent midfielder is angling for a move to the Ghanaian giants. But he has rubbished the claims as untrue. "I don't know where these stories are coming from. I have not spoken to any journalist on this matter yet you keep

Egypt want to send a strong signal to Ghana and the rest of Africa that they are back at the apex of continental football after political instability rocked their game. Egyptian football was thrown into chaos last year following violent clashes led to the death of several Zamalek fans during a league match against ENPPI. The North Africans appear to have recovered from the bloodshed which threaten football in the country. In the midst of the political instability, the seven-time African

Egypt assistant coach Osama Nabil believes his country will profit immensely from theirAfrica Cup of Nations clash against Ghana in the race for the 2018 World Cup spot in Russia. The African title holders are set for a rib-smacking three games bound against the West Africans in both the Nations Cup and the World Cup qualifiers. The Pharaohs will test their mettle against the Black Stars in a World Cup qualifier at home to the Ghanaians in Alexandria on November 13 before facing the same team

West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic insists returning Andre Ayew will not be rushed into action. Ayew suffered a muscle injury in their season opener at Chelsea and seems to have made quicker-than-expected recovery. The Ghana international started full training with the Hammers on Monday after a two-month injury lay-off. But Bilic believes the 26-year-old lacks the requisite match-fitness to return to the pitch. "It is a big boost to have Andre Ayew back in training," Bilic said.