Legon Cities FC goalkeeper, Kwame Aziz, has garnered significant recognition with a nomination for the Ghana Premier League Goalkeeper of the Month for December 2023.
Head coach of the Black Princesses of Ghana, Yussif Basigi has stated he is not under any pressure so as his girls as they prepare to take on Senegal in the final qualifying round of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
Ivory Coast launches its quest for a third Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in the tournament's opening match against Guinea-Bissau at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Saturday.
Being the favorites to top Group A, the Elephants, led by Jean-Louis Gasset, aim to assert themselves against Guinea-Bissau, who seek to progress from the group stage for the first time.
Guinea-Bissau, finishing second in qualifying, faces the challenge of winning their first finals game, and their counter-attacking and set-piece opportunities will be crucial against the host nation.
Ivory Coast boasts a strong group-stage history at the Cup of Nations, progressing eight out of the last nine times, enhancing their confidence ahead of the clash with Guinea-Bissau.
Notable absentees for the Elephants include Simon Adingra and Sebastien Haller, but the midfield trio of Franck Kessie, Seko Fofana, and Ibrahim Sangare is expected to dominate against potentially passive opponents.
Guinea-Bissau, led by Baciro Cande, is likely to employ a defensive approach, and Mama Balde will play a key role in leading the line for the Djurtus.
Despite the underdog status, Guinea-Bissau will aim to frustrate Ivory Coast, but the Elephants are anticipated to secure a routine victory in the opening fixture.
Predicted Lineups:
Ivory Coast:
Fofana; Aurier, Diomande, Ndicka, Konan; Kessie, Fofana, Sangare; Krasso, Boga, Bamba
Guinea-Bissau:
Mendes; Cande, Mane, Djalo; Mane, Semedo, Cassama, Rodrigues, Quizera; Gano, Balde
Prediction: Ivory Coast 2-0 Guinea-Bissau
TV Channels
The game will be shown live on GTV Sports plus, DSTV and other local stations.
Black Stars striker, Antoine Semenyo ahead of the 2023 AFCON which starts tomorrow, has asked Ghanaians to stay patient and also get themselves ready to see an improved performance from them this time around.
Day two of the 2023/24 Ashanti Regional Inter-Schools and Colleges boys soccer competition continued today with most of the favourites cruising to the next round.
Highly-rated winger, Emmanuel Owusu Boakye has joined Samartex FC ahead of the second phase of the 2023/24 GPL season.
