Inter Milan is represented at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations by two players - Kwadwo Asamoah ( Ghana ) and Keita Balde (Senegal).They are the latest list of Africans to wear the Nerazzurri shirt to have played in the tournament.They follow the likes of Eto'o, Martins, Kanu, Kallon, Muntari, West and many more. ?

Tunisian referee Youssef Essrayri has been named to handle Ghana's opening 2019 Africa Cup of Nations clash with Benin on Tuesday.The 42-year-old is no stranger to the Black Stars as he was in charge when they were held to a shocking 1-1 draw by Congo in Kumasi in 2017 in a World Cup qualifier.The result effectively ended Ghana's chances of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup as he was strict with the home side despite playing at the Kumasi Sports Stadium.During the match

Ivory Coast defeated South Africa 1-0 in their first 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D match at the Al Salam Stadium in Egypt on Monday afternoon.The Elephants were the better side in the opening stages, but it was Bafana Bafana, who threatened first through Thulani Hlatshwayo.The South Africa captain connected with Kamohelo Mokotjo's cross which was well-saved by Sylvain Gbohouo in Ivory Coast goal-posts in the 19th minute.Ivory Coast were awarded a free-kick in a

Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi is recovering at Cobham after suffering an injury which rules him out of the start of the new season.The 18-year-old picked up an Achilles injury towards the end of last season.The situation means, the Ghana-born England international will not be available when the new season kicks-in in August.The Bayern Munich target has been recuperating at the team's Cobham training.He has posted some good news for Chelsea fans as his recovery from

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan will seek to catch up with the new record set by  Cristiano Ronaldo at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Gyan lost his record  as the player to have scored in most international tournaments after being surpassed by Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.But the former Black Stars captain has got the chance to catch up with the new record set by Ronaldo.Ronaldo became the first player in history to score in 10 different international tournaments.This

Ghana captain Andre Ayew has warned Benin that will come out all guns blazing when they clash in their opening group match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt on Tuesday.The Black Stars take on the Squirrels in their opening Group F match in Ismaila on Tuesday as they kick off their campaign to grab a fifth title.Ghana have spent the past two weeks camping in the United Arab Emirates and Ayew says their excellent camping will help them brush side their West African neighbours."I

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan will seek to consolidate his record of scoring at every Africa Cup of Nations tournament since 2008.The 33-year-old scored in the 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2017 editions of Africa's football flagship tournament.The iconic Ghanaian figure will keep his record of scoring at every AFCON intact he if scores in Egypt.Gyan was the first player to have scored at nine major international tournaments for his country before Portuguese super star Cristiano

 Popular Ghana FA presidential hopeful Wilfred Osei Kwaku 'Parma' is celebrating his birthday today and the pouring of accolades from well-wishers from the football industry has been immense.The campaign team of the Tema Youth president has sent touching message to the presidential hopeful on the occasion of his birthday.Nicknamed 'Parma', the hugely respected football administrator has endeared himself to football's aficionados - and the glowing tribute

Ghana's group opponents Cameroon will miss the services of striker Diederrick Joel Tagueu for the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations because of a heart defect.The 25-year-old has been told by Indomitable Lions medical chief Dr William Ngatchou that he could lose his life if he plays for his country at the tournament in Egypt.The 25-year-old, who plays for Portuguese side Maritimo, was diagnosed with the heart condition during the team's training tour in Qatar this month.Further

Spanish La Liga outfit Celta Vigo are ready to fork out $10 million to sign Ghana defender Joseph Aidoo, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.Celta Vigo have been linked with a move for the guardsman followone his impressive performance for KRC Genk last term.Reports reaching GHANASoccernet.com indicate that Celta Vigo are ready to come up with a huge offer to secure the signing of the former Inter Allies defender in the ongoing transfer window.The Spaniards would like to pay

Cameroon forward Diederrick Joel Tagueu has been ruled out the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations due to a heart problem just a day before their first group game.The Indomitable Lions open their campaign against Guinea Bissau on Tuesday and the 25-year-old was in contention to feature.Tagueu was detected with a heart disease which has forced him out of a tournament he was going to feature for the very first time.Tagueu netted 10 goals in 33 games for Maritimo in the Portuguese top-flight

Cameroon forward Diederrick Joel Tagueu has been ruled out the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations due to a heart problem just a day before their first group game.The Indomitable Lions open their campaign against Guinea Bissau on Tuesday and the 25-year-old was in contention to feature.Tagueu was detected with a heart disease which has forced him out of a tournament he was going to feature for the very first time.Tagueu netted 10 goals in 33 games for Maritimo in the Portuguese top-flight

Guinea Bissau are hoping to go one better than their Africa Cup of Nations debut two years ago and have targeted a place in the second round now that they have more experience under their collective belt.The small west African country, a former Portuguese colony best known as a transit hub for cocaine smugglers and for political instability, were shock qualifiers for the last edition in Gabon where they won a lot of admirers.They have kicked on to qualify for a second successive

Guinea Bissau are hoping to go one better than their Africa Cup of Nations debut two years ago and have targeted a place in the second round now that they have more experience under their collective belt.The small west African country, a former Portuguese colony best known as a transit hub for cocaine smugglers and for political instability, were shock qualifiers for the last edition in Gabon where they won a lot of admirers.They have kicked on to qualify for a second successive

Ghana youth star Emmanuel Kumah scored for Wislaw Krakow in their 2-0 pre-season friendy win over Powiatu Suskiego.The 19-year-old came on for the second half of the match and scored in the 74th minute.The former Mighty Jets player joined the Polish giants mid-way through the season and worked his way into the first team.Kumah made four appearances for Wislaw Krakow before the end of the season.

Italian giants Napoli have shown keen interest in signing Ghanaian international Alfred Duncan as they are ready to offer a player plus cash in the deal to land the talented midfelder.The 26-year old has been on the radar of most Italian clubs after a brilliant season with Sassuolo.According to reports in Italy, Napoli are thinking of recruiting Alfred Duncan has reinforcement for their midfield.Napoli are ready to offer Lorenzo Tonelli as part of the deal to Sassuolo for Alfred

Kevin-Prince Boateng is seriously considering a permanent exit from Italian side US Sassuolo in the ongoing summer transfer window.Boateng has returned to the Neroverdi after enjoying just 123 minutes with La Liga champions FC Barcelona.Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport suggest that the forward is seriously considering the idea of a farewell.The 32-year-old will hold a showdown meeting with Sassuolo's officials over his future at the club in the coming days.The meeting

Lalas Abubakar is going places. And he has been for quite some time, in every meaning of the term.The 24-year-old defender joined the Rapids in May of this year on a loan deal from the Columbus Crew. He’s a standout player, not only for his beefy 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame, but also for his misshapen shock of dreadlocks that rises from atop his head; like a lopsided peacock, or the charred wreckage of a collapsing building.Since his acquisition, he has provided the Rapids’ defense

A four-man delegation from Togolese club, Kotoko Football Club, will arrive in Kumasi on Tuesday in a bid to boost partnership with Asante Kotoko.Club President, John Agoulou Ananie Latchou Alitchao, is flying down from his base in Germany to lead the Togolese second Division side for the visit.A correspondence sent to Greater Accra Representative, Edmund Ackah, by the club's Communications Officer and member of the delegation Franck Oroccoti Kantsoni Koffi read:  ''We

Former Ghana captain John Paintsil believes the Black Stars can only triumph at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations if they keep their tactical discipline.Ghana, who last won the continental football mundial title in 1982, will open their 2019 campaign against Benin on June 25 and face Cameroon and Guinea-Bissau on June 29 and July 2 respectively.According to Paintsil, the team can end their 37-year trophy drought at the tournament with hardwork and determination.“I think with determination,