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Ghana – The “curse” that has delayed the dream

April 4th, 2013 by Fiifi Anaman

Fiifi Anaman discusses the hoodoo which continues to linger over Ghana when it comes to the African Cup of Nations.

Ghana: It’s make or break for Kwesi Appiah

March 19th, 2013 by Fiifi Anaman

Fiifi Anaman looks at the Ghana coach who is battling to justify the faith put in him.

Kwadwo Asamoah – positions, roles and wild expectations

January 19th, 2013 by Fiifi Anaman

Ahead of the African Cup of Nations, Fiifi Anaman looks at one the lynchpins of Ghana’s side.

All eyes on Africa as Premier League clubs await the exodus

October 13th, 2012 by Richard Nash

Premier League fans may feel that this weekend’s International break is an unwelcome distraction to a fledgling season, but across the African continent games will be played that may have great ramifications for several clubs’ campaigns. The African Cup of Nations has for years been a source of frustration for Premier League managers as it [...]

African Nations at the World Cup – a failure

July 4th, 2010 by Eliot Rothwell

Eliot Rothwell explores the lack of success for African teams at this World Cup and ponders the fact that none of the African teams were managed by African managers.

Uruguay 1-1 Ghana (Uruguay win 4-2 on pens after ET)

July 3rd, 2010 by Neil Sherwin

Uruguay and Ghana fought tooth and nail throughout 120 minutes of football, but it was the South Americans who booked their place in the World Cup semi finals following a penalty shootout.

Quarter-Final Preview: Holland v Brazil & Uruguay v Ghana

July 1st, 2010 by Kevin Coleman

Netherlands v Brazil Port Elizabeth, Friday at 3PM Brazil breezed past Chile somewhat unsurprisingly in the second round. So far, Dunga’s men are looking fantastic and are well on course to deliver yet another world title. The tactics and the structure of their side is unbreakable, and with the right mix of quality and skill [...]

World Cup Last 16 Preview: Day 1

June 26th, 2010 by Kevin Coleman

It’s time to get down to the real business, the final sixteen of the World Cup. After what was nothing short of a group stage of disappointments in between a few shocks, the deadwood has been put to one side and the cream of the World Cup crop after left to fulfill our summer’s entertainment. [...]

Talking Points: Pride Restored For Homeward Bound Roos

June 23rd, 2010 by Neil Sherwin

A superb battling performance from Australia against Serbia was not enough to progress to the knockout phase of the tournament as Germany and Ghana progressed from Group D.