Andre Happy For Afcon Qualification

Andre Ayew is delighted at helping Ghana to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations tournament following the Black Stars 2-0 win over Mauritius.

The 26-year-old Swansea City star was on target with the opening goal in 71 minutes as the Black Stars clinched victory in Port Louis.

Ayew, who captained Ghana with Asamoah Gyan injured, said: “It was a great victory for us and a big motivation to the Afcon tournament. We worked hard and won,” he told reporters after the game.

The Group H encounter was played at the Stade Anjalay in the Mauritian city of Belle Vue Maurel.

Ghana finished at the top of Group H with 13 points, while Mauritius remain third on the group standings with one game left.

Andre Happy For Afcon Qualification

Grant Praises Black Stars

Avram Grant has hailed the stupendous performance of the Black Stars for their 2-0 win over Mauritius on Sunday.

The four times Africa champions laboured for 70 minutes before finding their way through the back line courtesy of Andre Ayew and Christian Atsu to seal qualification to the continent’s flagship football competition scheduled for Gabon next year.

 And Avram Grant stated that he was happy with the performance of the Black Stars and hopes they would repeat it in subsequent games.

“It was a one sided game. We dominated play and created a lot of chances, so I am hoping we continue to play like this. I am happy for the results,” Avram Grant said after the game.

The Back Stars thrashed the Mauritians 7-1 in the first leg played in Accra last year.

Avram Grant has been tasked by the Ghana Football Association to win the 2017 African Cup of Nations to be staged in Gabon in January, 2017.

Grant Praises Black Stars

Ghana Won"t Underrate Mauritius

Black Stars defender, Jonathan Mensah, has said the team will not underrate Mauritius in Sunday’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Ghana won the first leg tie 7-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium last June and are bent to record a double against the Dodos of Mauritius to qualify for 2017 Gabon.

The Anzhi Makhachkala defender this season saved the Russian side to survive the league by placing 13th with 26 points and says they will never underrate their opponents because a draw will see the team qualify.

“We know we are the better side if we give our 100 per cent. But we do not have to underrate Mauritius and do what we know how to do best, that is to go all out and play well. We just need your prayers for us to qualify for Gabon,’ he said

The Black Stars team is expected to leave Ghana on Thursday for the encounter on Sunday.

Ghana Won"t Underrate Mauritius

Black Stars Open Camp

The Black Stars will open their training camp in Accra Monday evening for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Mauritius.

Coach Avram Grant has invited 23 players including home-based players Samuel Tetteh of WAFA, Mohammed Kadri of Ashgold and Wa All Stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori in the squad which began arriving in camp on Sunday.

With some of the players already in the country, the team is expecting some Europe-based players to arrive in camp before Monday’s training session which will be held at the Accra Sports Stadium at 4pm.

The Black Stars are expected to travel to Mauritius on Wednesday for the game which will be played on Sunday.

Ghana is leading Group H with 10 points and a point in Mauritius will seal their place at next year’s AFCON in Gabon.

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Black Stars Open Camp

Avram Grant To Arrive In Ghana Soon

Avram Grant, head coach of the senior national team, Black Stars will return to Ghana this weekend to prepare for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Mauritius.

The Israeli left the country early last month after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) granted him the permission to continue with his monitoring programme in Europe for the later part of the European season.

The former Chelsea manager was expected to spend ‘few weeks’ monitoring players outside Ghana whilst his assistant coach, Maxwell Konadu monitors the local league for other talents.

The pair have invited 23 players — three of which are from the domestic scene who are expected to start non-residential camping today, and begin training on Monday.

Avram Grant, per the GFA statement released last month, will not be monitoring players abroad after the qualifier against Mauritius.

“Mr Grant will focus on monitoring the local league for new talents while supporting the activities of the other national teams on his return,” a portion last month’s statement read.

Ghana need a point in the next two matches to book a ticket to Gabon for the continent’s fiesta.

Avram Grant To Arrive In Ghana Soon

Ghana To Leave For Mauritius Next Week

The senior national team of Ghana, Black Stars will leave the country for Mauritius on Wednesday for the 2017 Africa Cup Nations qualifier against the Les Dodos.

The four time Africa had scheduled a friendly match against the Syli National of Guinea on Saturday as part of preparations for the qualifier, but the game was cancelled on Monday after Gunea Football Federation (GFA) to pulled out.

The cancellation of the match has forced the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the technical team to revise to their notes.

The team will train three time — from Monday to Wednesday at the Accra sports before departing to the East African country.

The team will hold two training sessions at the Anjalay Stadium in Mapou before honouring the game on Sunday.

A point for the Black Starsw will secure qualification to the Afcon which will be held in Gabon next year.

Ghana To Leave For Mauritius Next Week

Partey Named In Black Stars Squad

Three players have been handed their maiden Black Stars call ups for next month’s 2017 AFCON qualifiers against Mauritius.

Coach Avram Grant named Ashantigold defender Mohammed Kadri and Kazakhstan based forward Patrick Twumasi in the 23-man squad which is expected to begin training in Accra on Monday May 30.

Athletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey will also join the senior national team for the first time as they go into the qualifying match against Mauritius next Sunday.

Andre Ayew returns to the squad and will step in as skipper of the side in the absence of captain Asamoah Gyan who is out due to injury.

The team is expected to leave Accra on Wednesday to Mauritius for the game to be played at the Belle Vue.

Ghana is leading Group H with 10 points and a point in Mauritius will seal their place at next year’s AFCON in Gabon.

Below is the full 23-man squad:

Goalkeepers: Razak Braimah (Cordoba, Spain), Fatau Dauda (AshantiGold), Richard Ofori (Wa All Stars)

Defenders: Harrison Afful (Columbus Crew, USA), Daniel Amartey (Leicester City, England), Jeffery Schlupp (Leicester City, England), Baba Rahman (Chelsea, England), John Boye (Sivasspor, Turkey), Jonathan Mensah (Anzhi, Russia), Edwin Gyimah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Kadri Mohammed (AshantiGold)

Midfielders: Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu (Udinese, Italy), Afriyie Acquah (Torino, Italy), Thomas Partey (Athletico Madrid, Spain) Samuel Tetteh (WAFA), Mubarak Wakaso (Las Palmas, Spain), Frank Acheampong (Anderlecht, Belgium), Alfred Duncan (Sassuolo, Italy), Christian Atsu (Malaga, Spain)

Forwards: Andre Ayew (Swansea City, Wales), Jordan Ayew (Aston Villa, England), Ebenezer Assifuah (Sion, Switzerland), Patrick Twumasi (FC Astana, Kazakhstan).

Partey Named In Black Stars Squad