by Silas Boahene | Jan 9, 2024 | AFCON, Africa, Ghana, International, Nigeria, Soccer
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled its groundbreaking Ambassadors Program, enlisting football legends El Hadji Diouf, Asamoah Gyan, Ahmed Hassan, and Augustine ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha as its inaugural members. This initiative seeks to harness the influence of iconic figures to globally promote CAF and African football. Chosen for their stellar sports careers, social impact, and commercial value, these ambassadors will play key roles in tournaments, charitable activities, and social events. The program aims to elevate CAF’s profile, generate commercial benefits, and foster social impact across the continent, anticipating more names to be announced in the coming weeks.
by Silas Boahene | Jan 9, 2024 | AFCON, Africa, Ghana, Soccer
In preparation for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire, the Ghana Supporters Union (GSU) has officially introduced its website and social media platforms. The unveiling ceremony, held at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly Hall, emphasized the Union’s commitment to global outreach. The website, accessible at www.ghanasupporters.com, aims to facilitate easy engagement for local and international fans interested in joining the vibrant Ghana Supporters community. GSU’s General Secretary, Kassim Awal Osman, highlighted the significance of the milestone, stating that the platform provides an opportunity to showcase the Union’s impactful work. With optimism for AFCON 2024, Osman expressed the Union’s eagerness to support the Black Stars, revealing plans for a substantial contingent to travel by road to Abidjan. Fans are encouraged to stay updated and engage with the community through GSU’s official social media handles on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok under the username “Ghana Supporters.” The GSU operates under a nine-member Executive Board, with Issaka Moro Polo as Acting President, Osman Kassim Awal as General Secretary, and dedicated team members overseeing various portfolios.
by Silas Boahene | Jan 9, 2024 | AFCON, Africa, International, Nigeria, Soccer
In their final friendly before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to Guinea, revealing several concerns for Nigeria. Notably, the absence of key player Victor Osimhen highlighted potential attacking deficiencies, while a missed penalty by Moses Simon underscored the need for a reliable penalty taker. Defensive vulnerabilities were exposed, urging a tightening of the backline, and a goalkeeping reassessment favored Francis Uzoho over Stanley Nwabili. The impact of squad rotation in a loss to Zambia emphasized the delicate balance between player rest and maintaining momentum. As the Super Eagles head to AFCON, addressing these issues is crucial for a successful tournament campaign.
by Silas Boahene | Jan 9, 2024 | AFCON, Africa, Nigeria, Soccer
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to host a special dinner on January 9, 2024, for the Super Eagles as they prepare to depart for the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Co-hosted by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, the event will be attended by prominent figures including governors, sports officials, and high-profile Nigerians. The players and officials will arrive in Lagos on a chartered aircraft, expressing gratitude for the support from the governor and his administration. The send-off ceremony, themed ‘Let’s Do It Again,’ aims to inspire the team as they strive for a fourth continental title in Cote d’Ivoire. The Nigerian contingent will depart for Abidjan on Wednesday morning for the AFCON competition in Group A against Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea Bissau, led by Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee.
by Silas Boahene | Jan 8, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer, World Cup
Yufi Basigi, the head coach of the Black Princesses, emphasizes that his team will approach the first leg of the U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Senegal with utmost respect and determination. Ghana is gearing up for the crucial match as they seek to secure their seventh consecutive appearance in the tournament, which will be held in Colombia.
Having fallen short of advancing past the group stage in their last U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign under Ben Fokuo, Basigi is focused on preparing his team for success in the upcoming encounter scheduled for Saturday, January 13.
Basigi commented, “With the inclusion of the Ampem Darkoa players, we are assembling a cohesive team. Preparations are in full swing, and we are committed to the task at hand. We understand the significance of qualifying for the World Cup and, as a result, will not underestimate the challenge.”
Ghana earned their place in the final round of qualifiers by defeating Guinea-Bissau and Eswatini. The team is determined to navigate through this crucial stage and secure a spot in the U-20 Women’s World Cup.
