by Silas Boahene | Feb 5, 2024 | AFCON, Africa, International, Nigeria, Soccer
In the aftermath of Nigeria’s 1-0 triumph against Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal, Alex Iwobi has spoken out about a heated on-the-field exchange with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali during the second half.
The incident unfolded after the Palancas Negras nearly equalized through Zini, whose shot hit the post, prompting a passionate reaction from Nwabali directed at Iwobi, the most experienced player on the pitch.
Opinions among fans differ on whether Nwabali’s actions were disrespectful towards the seasoned and loyal Iwobi or if the Chippa United goalkeeper stayed within acceptable boundaries.
In response to the incident, Iwobi clarified that he harbors no ill feelings towards Nwabali. The Chippa United goalkeeper, who made a remarkable recovery to start against Angola after being stretchered off in the round of 16 clash with Cameroon, received praise from Iwobi.
“He’s a soldier; the fact that he was able to withstand that injury and fight for us today shows how much he loves us and wants to fight for the country,” Iwobi stated in an interview with Sportblog247.com. “I am happy, great team performance, and we are through to the semifinals, so we are one step closer to our dream.”
Some pundits speculate that Iwobi has become more cautious with his tackles in the ongoing tournament, possibly influenced by his red card in the 2021 AFCON shortly after entering a game as a substitute against Tunisia.
“I have no issues. If that’s how it looks like, then that’s how it looks; I’m just playing my game,” Iwobi added.
Iwobi boasts an impressive record, having participated in the last sixteen Africa Cup of Nations matches played by Nigeria, with eleven of them as a starter.
by Silas Boahene | Feb 4, 2024 | Africa, International, Soccer
Al Ahly, the reigning champions, have encountered an early setback with their recent signing, Wessam Abou Ali, who is now sidelined due to a hamstring injury shortly after joining the club.
Wessam Abou Ali, a 25-year-old Palestinian forward, recently inked a four-and-a-half-year deal with Al Ahly, transferring from Swedish club IK Sirius. Unfortunately, just days before Egyptian football activities resume, he suffered an injury during training, requiring a period of recovery.
In response to the setback, Al Ahly’s medical team has initiated the rehabilitation process for Wessam Abou Ali in the gym, aiming to expedite his recovery from the hamstring injury.
As the champions gear up for their upcoming challenge, facing CR Belouizdad in the CAF Champions League group stages on February 16th, they will need to adjust their plans in light of this unexpected development.
by Silas Boahene | Feb 4, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Soccer
Al Ahly has successfully completed the acquisition of two highly regarded Ghanaian prospects, Samuel Oppong and Reindorf Adom Sarbah.
The pair stood out among five Ghanaian players who recently underwent trials at Al Ahly as part of the club’s initiative to scout for African talents. Samuel Oppong, a striker formerly with Slovenian side MSK Zilina, and left-back Reindorf Adom Sarbah, who arrives from Ghanaian club Cheetah FC, both impressed key figures in the club’s youth sector, including Walid Soliman and Badr Ragab.
Samuel Oppong and Reindorf Adom Sarbah have signed four-and-a-half-year contracts with Al Ahly, in accordance with regulations allowing top division teams to register a maximum of five foreign players, distributed across different age categories.
These two additions will join Tunisian talent Mohamed Dhaoui Cresto, who is already a part of the first team and has made 13 appearances under the guidance of coach Marcel Koller.
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by Silas Boahene | Feb 4, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer
Reports from local media indicate that Ghana Premier League team, Karela United, has named Abukari Damba as their interim head coach. This decision comes in the wake of the resignation of their former head coach, Shaibu Ibrahim Tanko, who faced challenges in the first half of the season.
Abukari Damba, a former goalkeeper for the Ghana Black Stars turned coach, has been entrusted with overseeing the technical aspects of the team, providing interim leadership until a permanent coach is selected.
Struggling to secure positive outcomes in the initial phase of the season, Karela United currently occupies the 17th position, placing them in the relegation zone of the Ghana Premier League. With only 17 points from 17 games played in the first round, they are a single point away from safety.
by Silas Boahene | Feb 4, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Nigeria, Soccer
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially disclosed the fixtures for the upcoming 13th African Games, Accra 2023, Male and Female Football Competitions.
In the Male competition, Ghana finds itself in Group A, set to contend with Benin, Congo, and the Gambia. Meanwhile, the Black Princesses, Ghana’s female team, will navigate Group A alongside Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia.
The commencement of the Black Satellites’ campaign is scheduled for March 9, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium—following the opening matches in Group B at the University of Ghana sports stadium.
Simultaneously, Ghana’s U20 female team is set to kick off their journey on March 9, 2024, facing Ethiopia at the Cape Coast Stadium.
[4:23 p.m., 2024-02-04] Atangason: The competition is slated to take place from March 8 to March 22, 2024.
For a comprehensive overview of the schedules for both categories, please refer to the attached documents below.
