Defender Kassim Nuhu will be available for selection next Monday when Ghana face Tunisia in the last 16 of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The TSG Hoffenheim centre-back was suspended for Tuesday's 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in the final Group F clash.Nuhu accumulated two yellow cards in the matches against Benin and Cameroon.His availability is a huge boost for the Black Stars who are seeking to win the tournament to end their trophy drought.Nuhu will partner John Boye when

Egypt coach Javier Aguirre is said to be the highest paid coach at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a monthly salary of US$ 122, 000, according to Jeune Afrique.The Mexican took charge of the Pharaohs after the 2018 FIFA World Cup and replaced Hector Cuper.He has been tasked to win the tournament on home soil to give Egypt a record extending 8th African title.Cameroon coach Clarence Seedorf comes in second with US$ 108,000-per month salary.Two-time winning coach Hervé Renard

Tarique Fosu has joined England League One side Oxford United in the ongoing transfer window.The 23-year old is set to sign a three-year contract with the club over the week and is reportedly to take home £500,000 as signing on fee.Tariqe Fosu made 27 appearances for Charlton Atletic in the 2018-19 season where he made 27 appearances and scored two goals.  

Ghana winger Samuel Owusu could leave the Serbian Supa Liga before the start of next season as top football agents flood around the player at the Nations Cup in Egypt. The 23-year old has been impressive at the tournament after starring in Ghana's 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau as the team reached the last 16 of the competition.Owusu was a surprise inclusion in coach Kwesi Appiah's team for the Africa Cup of Nations but the ?ukari?ki star has vindicated himself.GHANASoccernet.com

North African side Tunisia have been drawn against their nemesis Ghana in the Round of 16 in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Tunisia would have been happy to avoid Ghana at this stage as they are yet to defeat the Black Stars at the Africa Cup of Nations.The Black Stars remain undefeated in their last seven matches against Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations.Tunisia placed second in Group E with three points after a disappointing performance at the group stage where they drew

Agents from some big European clubs have been lingering around the Black Stars camp as they look to initiate contract talks with Ghana duo Andre and Jordan Ayew, GHANASoccernet.com can disclose. The pair just completed their loans spells with Crystal Palace and Fenerbache and are expected to return tp parent club Swansea City after the Cup of Nations in Egypt.However, it is unclear if the brothers will play in the English Championship next season but some agents in Egypt are set

The West Africa countries continue their dominance in Africa football as they dominate in terms of representation in the last 16 of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Seven teams from West Africa Football Union Zone A and B made it into the knockout stages of the competition.Four-time Champions Ghana, lead the list of West African countries who have progressed to the knockout stages, followed by Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Benin, Senegal, Mali and GuineaThe Round of 16 matches will see

Winger Samuel Owusu has revealed that the senior players in the Black Stars team have helped him settle in camp.The ?ukari?ki star has been a revelation in the Ghana team, after impressing in the Black Stars'games at the Nations Cup in Egypt.Owusu started in Ghana's 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau, after coming on from the bench in the first two games."I think so far so good. I have been doing my best as a player to help the team," he said after yesterday's

 Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso says the are no minnow teams in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana defeated Guinea-Bissau by 2-0 with goals by Jordan Ayew and Thomas Partey to book a  place in the Round of 16 where they play Tunisia in their next game.The Alaves midfielder attested to the fact that  Ghana’s final group game against Guinea-Bissau was extremely difficult despite the 2-0.Wakaso who partnered Atletico Madrid star Thomas Teye Partey was phenomenon

Ghana winger Samuel Owusu says he is more concerned about the team's success than any personal glory at the Nations Cup on Egypt. The 23-year old was a surprise inclusion in coach Kwesi Appiah final 23-man squad for the tournament but the Cucaricki attacked has vindicated himself with some outstanding performances.Owusu started in Ghana's 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday and impressed on the right flank earning several plaudits from fans of the team."I do

Defender Joseph Aidoo played his first Africa Cup of Nations match on Tuesday in Ghana's 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in their final Group F game.Aidoo, who plays for Belgian champions Genk, stepped in to replace Kassim Nuhu, who was serving a one-match ban after accumulation two yellow cards.He lasted the entire duration of the match at the Suez stadium.Aid gave a good account of himself, but with the return of Kassim Nuhu from suspension, the Genk player will drop to the bench

After loan spells at Austria Lustenau and Wolfsberger AC, Majeed Ashimeru really made a breakthrough at Swiss club FC St. Gallen last season - becoming a key player and standing out with his dynamism and clever play.After two years, the 21-year-old from Ghana is now where he always wanted to be - at FC Red Bull Salzburg.In the first pre-season training sessions in Taxham and here in Bramberg you could clearly see that he feels totally comfortable in the team and is aware of the

Tunisia drew 0-0 with Mauritania in their final 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group E match at the Suez Stadium in Egypt on Tuesday night.As a result, the Carthage Eagles progressed to the Round of 16 as runners-up, while the Lions of Chinguetti bowed out of the tournament.The Lions of Chinguetti threatened first through Ismael Diakhite as Mauritania looked to grab a surprise lead against the 2004 AFCON champions.The US Tataouine forward's right-footed shot was saved by

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah remains unfazed by the incessant criticisms he has received following the Black Stars performance at the Nations Cup. The 59-year old fired at critics after Ghana's 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau labeling them as haters and jealous.Ghana had a poor start to the competition, drawing their first two games before beating the Djurtus to reach the last 16 of the tournament."If you are a player and you are afraid of criticisms you better stop playing or

Angola hopes of advancing into the last 16 of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations were dashed on Tuesday night when they succumbed 1-0 at the hands of Group E winners Mali in Ismailia.The Eagles top the pool and go through to face Ivory Coast in the next round, with their clash against a fellow West African heavyweight set for the Suez Stadium next Monday. ?

Holders Cameroon were held 0-0 by Benin on Tuesday, their second successive goalless draw at the Africa Cup of Nations, pushing them into a last-16 tie against Nigeria while their opponents made it past the group stage for the first time.Cameroon's Yaya Banana headed against the bar late on but it was a toothless performance by the Indomitable Lions who had already qualified from Group F but were edged into second place on goals scored by Ghana, who beat Guinea Bissau 2-0.Benin,

Spanish club Deportivo Alaves have congratulated their Ghanaian midfielder for his Man of the Match performance against Guinea-Bissau. The midfielder impressed in the game as Ghana won 2-0 to progress to the last 16 of the competition, where they face Tunisia.Wakaso worked tirelessly and was named by CAF's technical team for the game as the Man of the Match."Ghana's victory with Mubarak Wakaso as the MVP," the club tweeted with an emoji of the word TOP.The 28-year

General captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan insists the Nation's experience at the competition played a vital role in Ghana's victory over Guinea-Bissau. The Black Stars defeated the Djurtus 2-0, courtesy goals from Jordan Ayew and Thomas Partey.After a poor first half performance, the Black Stars returned from the break a better side with Jordan Ayew scoring a beautiful goal from a brilliant solo effort before Thomas Partey added the second following some good passing

Ghana captain Andre Ayew has pleaded with Jordan Ayew to keep his scoring touch as the Black Stars aim to win this year’s Africa Cup of Nations.Jordan Ayew has been the shinning light for Kwesi Appiah’s charges after bagging two goals in three games at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.The form of the Swansea City striker has been a delight to his elder sibling Andre - who has urged him to continue carrying the team at the final third of the pitch.“He should continue

Ghana left-back Abdul Baba Rahman has stated categorically that their ambition is to clinch this year’s Africa Cup of Nations trophy.The Black Stars progressed to the round of 16 stage of the competition following a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in Suez.But the first half performance of the team in the game left many wondering if the four-time Africa champions can end their 37-year title drought.Rahman however believes otherwise claiming that the team fired up to win the cup.“This