Tunisia striker Yassine Khenissi has understated the importance of their appalling record against Ghana ahead of their Round of round of 16 tie on Monday.The Carthage Eagles have never defeated the Black Stars at the continent’s football fiesta, drawing once and losing six.Despite the North Africans disappointing record against their opponents, Khenissi claims the continuous emphasis on their past record against the Black Stars will not determine the outcome of Monday’s Africa

Violence broke between fans and players of DR Congo following their shocking defeat to debutantes Madagascar at the Africa Cup of Nations. The two times African champions bowed out of the competition after losing 4-2 on penalties to the surprise package at the competition.Some of the players, including Everton winger Yannick Bolasie were in in heated argument and fight with some fans who were angry at the team for the disappointing result.Madagascar took a surprise lead through

English Premier League clubs have expressed firm interests in signing Ghana's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations star midfielder Afriyie Acquah on a free transfer, GHANSoccernet.comAcquah’s contract with Serie A side Torino run out at the end of the season and this means would be transferred as a free agent.This has been a huge incentive for his suitors who will get him at an affordable price.last season, he was on loan at Empoli where he scored two goals in 28 league appearances.Acquah

The Ismailia Stadium will host it's last game at the Africa Cup of Nations when Ghana takes on Tunisia in the last 16 on Monday evening. The venue, that has received widespread praise for officials of CAF, housed teams from group F  during the first round of the competition.With the competition entering it's final phase, Ismailia will host Ghana and Tunisia in the last 16 with the rest of the games moved to Cairo, Air Defense, Peace and Suez.Volunteers, some members

Cameroon coach Clarence Seedorf refused to speculate on his future after the defending champions crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations in the last 16 after Saturday's 3-2 loss to Nigeria.Odion Ighalo scored two goals and set up Alex Iwobi for the winner as Nigeria rallied from 2-1 down after Cameroon had struck twice in quick succession through Stephane Bahoken and Clinton Njie before-half time in Alexandria."Maybe you want to give us a few days," Seedorf responded

Tunisia coach Alain Giresse has set his sights on exploiting the weaknesses in the Ghana team when the two sides meet at the round of 16 stage on Monday.Despite failing to win a single game in the group phase, Tunisia progressed with Mali and face tricky opposition next in a Ghana side which has been improving with every match.Giresse recognises the chance that is now open to Tunisia and is prepared to make the most of Ghana's "weak points" in its quest for a quarter-final

The Tanzanian Football Federation sacked their national team coach Emmanuel Amunike on Monday after exiting the 2019 Nations Cup in Egypt at the group stage.The Nigerian trainer was notified of the decision on Monday morning after the Taifa Stars bombed out of the first stage of the tournament in Egypt last week.The Tanzanian Football Federation (TFF) issued a formal statement on its official website announcing an agreement with coach Amunike to terminate the contract between the

South African referee Victor Gomez will handle Ghana's round of 16 clash against Tunisia in Ismailia on Tuesday night.In 2018, Gomes hogged the headlines when he turned down a bribe to throw a Caf Confederation Cup match.Gomes was approached to fix the first leg play-off encounter between Nigeria’s Plateau United and Algeria’s USM Alger.Plateau went on to win the encounter 2-1.

Midfielder Majeed Ashimeru wants to hit the ground running at Red Salzburg after signing a five-year contract extension.The Ghana youth international extended his stay on Monday after being recalled by the Austrian giants.''I am very happy to be in Salzburg now, and I am looking forward to the season ahead. I want to help contribute to us playing good and successful football,'' Ashimeru said.''I have to thank the club for the great faith they have placed

Madagascar are waiting for the winner of the match Tunisia and Ghana at the quarter-final stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The debutants managed a 4-1 penalty shootout victory over DR Congo after drawing 2-2 after extra-time.Tunisia qualified as runners-up in Group E after collecting just three points from three draws.Ghana were emerged Group F winners with 7 points- two draws and one win.The quarter-final match will be played on Thursday, 11 July, 2019.

Tunisia manager  Alain Giresse says his side can exploit the weakness in Ghana team when they face off on Monday in the round of 16 at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. “Egypt and Morocco’s exit is a big surprise and we will give everything tomorrow [Monday] to continue in the tournament,” Giresse told the media in Egypt.“Ghana is a strong and harmonious team. They have competition in most of the positions but we have analyzed them well and we can work on their weak

AshantiGold midfielder Richard Dodji has taken a swipe at new Asante Kotoko coach Kjetil Zachariassen after the Norwegian claimed he does not fit his plans at the club.Zachariassen was named as head coach to replace Charles Akonnor who has been elevated to Technical Director of the club.Prior his appointment, the Porcupine Warriors were keen on the Ivorian enforcer’s signature.But according to Zachariassen who left his job at AshantiGold to take over the Kotoko job, Dodji’s

Talented midfielder Majeed Ashimeru has extended his contract with Austrian giants Red Bull Salzburg until 31 May, 2024.Ashimeru's initial deal ends in the summer of 2020 but has decided to extend his contract by four more years.He joined the Red Bulls in the summer of 2017 but was loaned to Austrian second-tier side Austria Lustenau.But after six months, he was re-loaned to top-flight side RZ Pellets WAC for the remainder of the 2017/2018 season.Last year, he had a successful

Ghanaian Sports Journalist Benjamin Willie Graham will be the commentator in charge of the game between the Black Stars and Tunisia in the last 16 on Monday.The evergreen commentator has been one of the finest at the Nations Cup in Egypt.Willie-Graham, who works with Ghana’s Broadcasting corporation has already run commentary on games in the groups stages which includes Tunisia v Angola, Mali v Mauritania and Cameroon v Guinea Bissau.Other games the dexterous commentator has worked

The Black Stars of Ghana are on a quest in Egypt to end the country’s 37 years trophy drought. The country after winning Africa’s finest tournament in 1982 after beating hosting nation Libya on penalties have struggled to win the trophy despite playing in the finals in 1992, 2010 and 2015 and has emerged as six consecutive semi-finalists.Ghana has marked the 400th anniversary when the first enslaved African landed on the shores of Jamestown in Virginia, USA. As part of the celebration,

Youssef Msakni (KAS Eupen)After missing out at the Fifa World Cup in Russia, the Belgium-based attacking midfielder is back for the Carthage Eagles. Msakni scored Tunisia's first goal at this Afcon in the group opener against Angola. Though it was not enough to seal a victory, it was a historic goal as it made Msakni the first Tunisian to score in four different Afcon editions. The Black Stars must be wary of the attacking prowess of the Tunisia captain.Wahbi Khazri (Saint-Etienne)The

Inverness Caledonian Thistle are getting hundreds of shirts off their backs and handing them over to a football academy in Ghana.The Championship club are donating dozens of old kit to the Mark Holmes Football Academy in Kumasi.The Academy, which was founded by former Caley Thistle player Mark Holmes two years ago, has around 200 players on their books.Holmes, who also runs his football academy in Inverness, established the Ghanaian football school to give top talent the chance

Ghanaian winger Christopher Antwi-Adjei is relishing playing in the German Bundesliga with his side Paderborn SC.The 25-year-old was key in their promotion from the 2. Bundesliga with ten goals in 31 appearances.Antwi-Adjei will be taking a huge step in his career because two years ago, he was playing in the Regionalliga with TSG Sprockhövel.He talks about his recent vacation and what he expects in the Bundesliga in an interview. 

Ghana international Jeffery Schlupp has joined his Crystal Palace teammates for preseason in Switzerland ahead of the start of the new campaign. The 26-year old missed out on Ghana's team for the Nations Cup in Egypt after suffering an injury at the tail end of last season.However, the former Leicester City man has recovered and joined the Eagles for preparations ahead of next season.Crystal Palace will take part in the Uhrencup this year, an annual tournament founded in 1962

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah says the goal remains to win the Nations Cup with the current crop of players in Egypt. The West African's face 2004 champions Tunisia in the last 16 on Monday, and a win for Ghana will see them face Madagascar in the quarter finals.Appiah has confidence in his players and believes the job will be done starting with victory over the Carthage Eagles.“The ambition of the Ghanaian team coming into the tournament is to try and win the competition. That