Ghana football icon Asamoah Gyan has likened the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to the World Cup, underscoring the tournament's significance for African players.Despite its prestige, AFCON has faced criticism over its timing, often scheduled in the middle of the European season.Speaking to Rio Ferdinand, Gyan, who has represented Ghana in several editions of the tournament, said, "Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is like a World Cup to me."The former Sunderland striker

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has clarified that the intense football rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria is fueled by competition and national pride, not animosity.Speaking on Rio Ferdinand Presents, Gyan addressed longstanding misconceptions about the fixture.â??Ghana and Nigeria is a good rivalry. It is not hatred or something. We always want to challenge ourselves. They always want to beat us in everything, even with Jollof,â?Â Gyan said.The former Sunderland and

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has played down concerns over the absence of two key players ahead of their clash against Dreams FC.The Phobian Club will host the Still Believe lads in the Matchday 19 games at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday afternoon.Ahead of the game, two key players, forward Mawuli Wayo has been ruled out of the game due to injury, while defender Kelvin Osei Assibey has been suspended due to accumulation of cards.However, Dramani remains