Black Stars Won"t Miss Injured Trio - Grant

Ghana head coach, Avram Grant says the team will not miss the services of injured trio, Mubarack Wakaso, John Boye and Frank Acheampong in Maputo on Sunday.

The trio were pulled out of the Black Stars 3-1 win over  Mozambique on Thursday afternoon at the Accra Sports Stadium in the Afcon 2017 qualifier.

But Grant is adamant saying the team played well without them and will cope in Maputo on Sunday.

“I can’t tell for now the level of injuries they suffered because the medical department will have to assess the players for us to see how they are. I hope the injuries are not serious,” the former Chelsea manager told the press after the game.

On whether the team will miss the trio, Avram Grant said “I hope we have them for the game in Maputo, but we prepared for this game with 23 players and they are all good enough to play, but like i said, we hope to have them but if we can’t, we have no problems.

“We played well without them.”

Ghana lead Group H with 9 points from three games and a win in Maputo will all but seal the Stars place in Gabon.

Black Stars Won"t Miss Injured Trio - Grant

Mubarrack Wakasu provides crucial assist to seal Copa Quarters for Las Palmas

Black stars midfielder Mubarrack Wakasu bagged a crucial assist for Las Palmas at home to Eibar to book a last four slot in the Spanish Copa Del Rey.

The 25 year old much travelled midfielder reinstated Palmas into the tie after setting up Momo for the equalising goal in the return fixture of the cup match.

Las Palmas shook off Eibar in a thrilling 3-2 triumph to extend their cup dream.

The nomadic Ghana international shrugged off a 37th minute caution to end his night with a crucial assist for his side.

Las Palmas won the first leg 3-2 away to Eibar but soon found themselves on the brink of elimination eight minutes into the second half.

An own goal from David Junca on the stroke of half time was cancelled out by two strikes Borja Ekizza and Sergi Enrich in a space of one minute to turn the tie on its head.

Wakaso then teed up Momo for the equalising goal on the hour mark to tie the match and put Palas ahead on aggregate scores. David Garcia then replicated the first leg scoreline with an 83rd minute winner to end the match at 3-2 and the tie 6-4 in favour of thd home side.

Wakaso returned to Spain for the second time after spells with Villareal and Elche. He has since managed 12 appearances for Las Palmas with one goal to his name since arriving at the Estadio Gran Canaria from Russia.

Mubarrack Wakasu provides crucial assist to seal Copa Quarters for Las Palmas

Alhassan Wakasu steers Rio Aves to Portuguese Cup Quarters

Portugal based Ghanaian midfielder Alhassan Wakasu guides Rio Aves to the quarter finals of the Taca de Portugal.

The 23 year old midfielder starred at the middle of the pitch for the high flying Aves in a 3-0 thumping of Estoril in the last eight of domestic cup.

Rio Aves transcended their impressive league form into the cup match to seal a last four place at the expense of the spirited Estoril.

Wakasu lasted the full throttle in the last eight tie to book a quarter final berth in the traditional Taca De Portugal. The defensive midfielder screened his back four with a plumb to add to his attacking threat at the opposite end.

An early strike from Tarantini was compounded by further goals from Filip Krovinovic and Brazilian Edinar for the home side in the demolition exercise.

Alhassan Wakasu, the junior brother of Mubarack Wakasu, has since managed 19 appearances with one strike to his name for Rio Aves across all competitions.

Alhassan Wakasu steers Rio Aves to Portuguese Cup Quarters

Mubarack Wakasu makes injury return for Las Palmas

Spain based Ghana international Mubarack Wakasu made a winning return from injury for Las Palmas in the Spanish top flight.

The tough tackling midfeilder inspired the struggling liga outfit out of the button for the first time this season.

Las Palmas spanked Granada 4-1 in front of the vociferous fans at the Estadio De Gran Canaria.

Las Palmas headed into the festive fixture on the back of one win in the last fixtures in the top flight.

Quique Setienes men however races into a 32nd minute lead courtesy of Tana.

Sergio Araugo doubled the lead for the rejuvenated side five minutes into the second half before Adalbeto halved the deficit for Granada six minutes later.

Quique Seteine then unleashed Wakasu from the bench to beef up the attacking impetus of the home side and the Ghanaian duly responded with oozing attacking threat since arrival on the 77 minutes.

Jonathan Viera converted an 80th minute spot kick to kill the game as contest before David Lomban put through his own net to make it 4 -1.

Wakaso went into the referee’s note book after an altercation with Christian Biaraghi with four minutes to go as the latter was sent off.

The nomadic Ghanaian has been battling fitness since arrival in spain with 8 appearance to his namePrince Buaben Strikes To Seal Third Place For Hearts In Scotland.

Black Stars midfielder Prince Buaben found the back of the net for Hearts in a five goal thriller at home to Dundee United.

The 27 year old Ghana international capped a perfect night for Heart of Mithlothian with his second goal of the campaign to send the Scottish giants third on the log.

Hearts edged out Dundee United in a nervy 3-2 win to put themselves back in contention for the domestic championship.

The homeside needed an improved performance to salvage their season after a slum in form and duly kept the three points at home in a five goal thriller.

Dundee United shocked their opponents with a second minute spot kick from Billy Makay after a blistering start at the Tyn Castle Park.

Gavin Reily drew parity for the homeside 18 minutes into the first half after series of relentless attack from the home side.

Prince Buaben then shot Hearts into well deserved lead midway through the first half to complete the perfect turn around for the rejuvenated homeside.

Sweden international Osman Sow doubled the lead for Hearts four minutes after Buaben’s screamer to make it 3-1 with 15 minutes to recess.

The first half flurry of goals was extended by the visitors Scott Fraizer who added glamour to the score line in a mad rush for goalx in the opening half.

Hearts held their nerves in the second department of the game to grind out their tenth win of the season.

The title hopefuls now remains 7 points adrift if the top jointly occupied by Celtic and Aberdeen on 43 points each. Prince Buaben has been an ever present fixture for Hearts of Mithlothian with 22 appearance under his belt.

Mubarack Wakasu makes injury return for Las Palmas