Fast-improving John Antwi was finally given his maiden Black Stars game under coach Kwesi Appiah in the 3-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. The 25-year-old was a second-half substitute for Raphael Dwamena and made some encouraging runs though he did not score. The forward has been in form for the last two years and has been scoring for fun in the Egyptian League. His national team debut has coincided with coach Kwesi Appiah who is building a new team for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019.

The Black Stars showed glimpses of what is to come with an encouraging energetic display against Saudi Arabia, running out 3-0 victors on the day. The team was so youthful it was deprived of the countrys all-time goalscorer Asamoah Gyan and his influential deputy Andre Ayew. In their absence, young players like Jon Antwi and rising star Thomas Partey stepped up to the plate. Below are some points picked up by GHANAsoccernet.coms African football expert Nuhu Adams who watched the game.

The Black Stars put up a commanding display to beat Saudi Arabia 3-0 in Jeddah on Tuesday night in an international friendly. Goals from debutant Kassim Nuhu Adams, an own goal and Thomas Partey complimented the team all-round display. GHANASoccernet.com rates how Ghana players fared in the exhibition which has brought about hope the team is ready to compete with the big boys. Lawrence Ati-Zigi- 6 He kept his composure on his debut and did not show signs of nervousness. In the second

Ghana continued their fine form with an emphatic 3-0 win over 2018 FIFA World Cup finalists Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Tuesday night in an international friendly. The Black Stars, despite missing several key players, produced a commanding performance totally dominated their hosts. Just before the half-time whistle, new boy Kassim Adams Nuhu- unmarked inside the Saudi Arabia box- connected home a corner kick from the right. Ghana headed into the break with a deserved 1-0 lead after bossing

Harrisburg City Islanders defenderAbass Mohammed marked his debut for Ghana in their 3-0 win over Saudi Arabia in an international friendly on Tuesday. The 23-year-old replacedLumor Agbenyenu in the second half and gave a good account of himself against the Green Falcons. Young Boys defender Kasim Nuhu opened the scoring in the first half before Osama Hawsawi put the ball at the back of his own net. Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey put the icing on the cake with a real beauty in the 88th

Young Boys defender Kassim Adams Nuhu scored on his debut for Ghana in their 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia in an international friendly on Tuesday. The 22-year-old was left unmarked and poked in from close range from a corner kick in the first half. Osama Hawsawi put the ball at the back of his own net for the second goal before Thomas Partey put the icing on the cake with a real beauty two minutes from time. The 22-year-old earned a debut call-up after impressing for his side in Europe and in

Inter Allies midfielder Isaac Twum marked his senior Black Stars debut in their 3-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Twum, who captained the Black Stars B to clinch the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations on home soil last month, replaced Italy-based Joseph Alfred Duncan. The hugely talented midfielder was handed an opportunity to impress after excelling for the home-based stars, where he was voted best player of the tournament. Young Boys defender Kasim Nuhu opened the scoring in the first half before

Ghana continued their fine form with an emphatic 3-0 win over 2018 FIFA World Cup finalists Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Tuesday night in an international friendly. The Black Stars, despite missing several key players, produced a commanding performance totally dominated their hosts. Just before the half-time whistle, newboy Kassim Adams Nuhu- unmarked inside the Saudi Arabia box- connected home a corner kick from the right. The Saudi defence were out of the equation as the Young Boys centre

Egypts victory over Congo-Brazzaville on Sunday confirmed Ghanas absence from the 2018 World Cup in Russia following an underwhelming qualifying campaign. They started slowly under Avram Grant, and an unfamiliar XI were held by Uganda in Kampala this weekend as Kwesi Appiah struggled by without several key absentees. You sense its the end of an era for the Black Stars, who have reached the semi-finals of the last six Africa Cup of Nations, but Ghana have enough talent at their disposal to come back

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has revealed he signed Christian Atsu permanently because he was 'very cheap'. Atsu spent the 2016-17 season on loan at Newcastle from Premier League giants Chelsea. The 25-year-old midfielder played an important role in the Magpies automatic promotion from the Championship. In the summer of 2017, Newcastle signed the Ghana international for a transfer fee reported by The Guardian to be worth 6 million. Newcastle manager Benitez has explained

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Follow the LIVE text commentary of the international friendly between the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia and the Black Stars of Ghana on Ghanasoccernet.com Hello good evening and welcome to the live coverage of the friendly clash between the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia and the Black Stars of Ghana. 05'- The game is just five minutes from kickoff and both sides are having beautiful exchanges. 06'- Get pass from Amartey to Dwamena by a great tackle there from th Saudi defender. Throw

Guinea came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw with Costa Rica in Tuesdays Group C encounter at the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 in Goa. The early exchanges saw little in terms of action at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, but that soon changed with two goals in four minutes, starting with Costa Rica taking the lead through a Yecxy Jarquin tap-in on 26 minutes. The central Americans opener prompted a reply from Guinea, who finished the opening half as the stronger-looking side. They

After an opening loss to Brazil in their FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 campaign, Spain and starlet striker Abel Ruiz came to life against Niger in a 4-0 victory. The win movesLa Rojitato three points alongside the Africans, who beat Korea DPR in their opener, with the European champions ahead on goal difference. Although Spain took some time to settle into the match, they opened the scoring in the 21st minute when Ruiz took advantage of a ball-watching Niger defence to finish simply in front

Former Ghana Under-20 coach Sellas Tetteh is backing the country's U17 team to go all the way despite the 1-0 defeat to USA in their second group A match on Monday. The Ayo Akintola scored the match winner in the 75th minute for the young Yankees as they handed the West Africans their first defeat of the campaign. But Sellas Tetteh, who guided Ghana's Under-20 male team to clinch the FIFA U20 World Cup in 2009, remains defiant about the team's chances. We have done two matches

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has rubbished claims he masterminded the exclusion of Andre and Jordan Ayew from the Black Stars squad for the double-header against Uganda and Saudi Arabia. Coach Kwesi Appiah yanked out the Ayew brothers from his squad that played out a goalless draw against the Cranes in a 2018 World Cup qualifier last Saturday. Shocking reports of Gyan influencing the selection of players into the team have surfaced in the West African nation. And the Turkey-based striker rubbished

Injured Ghana Under-17 defender Abdul Razak Yussif could be released from the hospital on Wednesday after suffering what appeared a frightening head injury during the FIFA U17 World Cup match against USA on Monday. Doctors at Fortis Escort Heart Hospital in Delhi have confirmed the youngster suffered no head injury after he clashed with American captain Josh Sargent. He could be allowed to join his colleagues on Wednesday after further assessment. GFA medics say Yussif could be released

Ghana's ambassador to India Mike Ocquaye has visited defender Abdul Razak Yussif, who suffered a serious head injury during his country's 1-0 defeaat to USA in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. The youngster had to be rushed to the hospital after he collided with American captain Josh Sargeant in a nasty aerial challenge. His Excellency Mike Ocquaye visited the Koforidua-based centre-back at theFortis Escort Heart Hospital in Delhi where he is receiving treatment. H.E. Ocquaye Jnr, embassy

Bechem United forward Amed Toure is buoyant about his side's chances of surviving relegation from the Ghana Premier League at the end of the campaign. The Hunters are enduring a difficult season, where they are occupying 12th on the standings with 38 points, two points above the drop zone. However, the club revived their hopes of remaining in the division with a 1-0 victory over Asante Kotoko on match day 28. And Toure is optimistic of the club retaining their premiership status at the

The Ghana FA are set to release a combined $200,000 reward to the Black Stars B squad this week, 15 days after clinching the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations, GHANAsoccernet.com can reveal. The country's sports ministry effected payment to the management team of the Black Stars, just a day after President Akufo-Addo announced a $100,000 reward package to the team at the Flagstaff House. Bizarre claims of the sports ministry's failure to release the cash has ruffled feathers after it emerged