Egypt secured a miraculous qualification after a 2-2 draw against Cape Verde during the third matchday in Group B of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Meanwhile, Ghana faced elimination after being held to a 2-2 draw by Mozambique.
In a highly anticipated faceoff scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 8 pm, Egypt and Ghana are poised to clash at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in their second group-stage match of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 (AFCON). Brace yourself for the excitement as we present our predictions for Egypt vs Ghana enthralling encounter.
A Ghanaian football fan is said to be under custody in Côte d’Ivoire for violently assaulting Chris Hughton, the coach of the Black Stars. The incident unfolded yesterday at the Ghana national team’s hotel, immediately following their defeat to Cape Verde (2-1) in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
In anticipation of the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023), Otto Addo, the former coach of the Ghana national team, has shared his perspective on the challenges posed by the Black Stars’ opponents in Group B. Addo has singled out Egypt as potentially the “easiest” team to face, drawing comparisons with Mozambique and Cape Verde
Ghana has been fined five thousand Swiss francs by FIFA for breaching articles 17 and 58 of the organization’s Disciplinary Code. This penalty is a result of an incident during the Ghana vs. Madagascar match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on November 17, 2023.
Samuel Inkoom, the former Ghanaian international, shared his experience of encountering racist abuse during his tenure in Ukraine. Joining the Ukrainian Premier League’s Dnipro in 2011, he disclosed instances of bananas being hurled at him in a match against Shakhtar Donetsk.
In an unexpected development, Shallmar Abbiusi, a Belgian citizen linked to “The New Force,” an emerging political movement in Ghana, experienced a second arrest on Monday, December 19, 2023, casting a shadow over the recent joy of her parents. Abbiusi’s initial arrest stemmed from her association with “The New Force,” which has been gaining momentum in Ghana.
The European Union Office in Ghana has opened the application process for the EU-West Africa Fusion Artist and Residency Expo. Artists hailing from Ghana, Benin, Togo, and EU member states are encouraged to submit their applications for this event, set to take place in Kokrobite, Accra.
FIFA has recently revealed the latest global rankings for national teams following the November 2023 international matches, crucial for the FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers across Africa, Asia, and South America. Notably, Ghana faced a substantial point loss in this update.
Agyemang Diawusie, a talented German footballer of Ghanaian descent known for his role as a right winger, has tragically passed away at the age of 25. The news of the striker’s untimely demise surfaced on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, enveloped in mystery as the cause remains undisclosed.
