Why GFA Paid To Watch Black Stars Afcon Qualifier

Members of the Ghana Football Association paid to watch the Black Stars Afcon 2017 qualifier against Mozambique on Thursday.

The National Sports Authority(NSA) provides tickets for members of the country’s football governing body during matches.

The Sports Authority made tickets available for the FA Executives for the Black Stars Afcon 2017 qualifier against Mozambique, but the Sports Ministry ordered that the tickets should not be released to the FA until they are endorsed by the Sports Minister.

According to sportscrusader.com sources, the FA had no qualms with the Ministry’s decision to endorse tickets for the association, but they waited for the tickets and they were not forthcoming.

With less than hour to kick off, the tickets were still not available and so tgey compelled to buy tickets to watch the game.

The tickets were finally brought few minutes to kick off, when they were already at the stadium.

Sources at the FA described the situation as a ‘sad’ one, but won’t comment further.

The FA do not intend to ask questions why their tickets were delayed.

Why GFA Paid To Watch Black Stars Afcon Qualifier

Black Stars To Leave For Maputo Tomorrow

The Black Stars of Ghana will leave for Maputo on Friday for the second leg of the Afcon 2017 qualifier against Mozambique.

Ghana hosted the first of the double header at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday, and the team will fly to Mozambique on Friday morning to honour the second encounter on Sunday.

A 30-man contingent made up of players and officials are expected to fly to Mozambique.

Black Stars Management Committee chairman, George Afriyie will not be part of th contingent. His deputy, Wilfred Osei Palmer will step in for him.

Some players are likely to be dropped. The injury situation in camp will be assessed before the coach names his final squad that will travel tomorrow.

Black Stars To Leave For Maputo Tomorrow

Agyemang Badu To Captain Black Stars Against Mozambique

Udinese midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu will lead the Black Stars of Ghana on Thursday afternoon against Mozambique.

The former U-20 world cup winner is stepping in for the leadership role of the team after incumbent captain, Asamoah Gyan was ruled out with a thigh strain.

Deputy captain Andre Ayew absent too, and Agyemang Badu has been tasked with the leadership responsibility.

The game scheduled for 15:30 GMT at the Accra sports stadium is the first  of double header for the upcoming Afcon in Gabon.

Ghana sit top of Group H with six points out of six after annihilating Mauritius in the opening qualifying match,  and recorded a hard fought victory over Rwanda in Kigali

Agyemang Badu To Captain Black Stars Against Mozambique

PHOTOS: Work Ongoing On Accra Sports Stadium Pitch

The Accra sports stadium pitch is being prepared to host the 2017 Afcon qualifier between Ghana and Mozambique.

A mowing machine was brought to the stadium this morning to level the pitch to keep it in a good condition for the match tomorrow.

The game tomorrow is the first of double header. The second encounter will take place in Maputo on Sunday.

Kick off is 3:30 PM.

PHOTOS: Work Ongoing On Accra Sports Stadium Pitch

Grant To Rest Some Players After Mozambique Game

Sportscrusader.com can confirm that some players could be released after tomorrow’s Afcon qualifier against Mozambique at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The technical team of the Black Stars, headed by Avram Grant, intends to drop some players for the second of the twin Afcon 2017 qualifier against Mozambique in Maputo.

Grant is optimistic of securing a comfortable win on Thursday and should that happen,  some senior members of the senior national team will be rested for the game in Maputo on Thursday.

Avram Grant invited 23 players for the game tomorrow, and all are the players are in camp.

Grant To Rest Some Players After Mozambique Game

Black Stars To Start Training On Tuesday

The Black Stars of Ghana will start preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2017 qualifier against Mozambique on Tuesday March 22.

Head coach Avram Grant released the squad for the qualifiers earlier on Wednesday, and a follow-up by sportscrusader.com reveals that, the invited players will start arriving into the country on Monday and training will begin on Tuesday at 4 pm for the double header at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The first encounter will be played on Thursday March 24 and the return fixture will be played in Maputo four days later.

Ghana sit top of Group H with maximum points after victories from two matches.

Black Stars To Start Training On Tuesday