Posts Tagged ‘U23 Afcon’
AFCON U-23: Black Meteors On the Verge of Elimination after Defeat to Egypt
Ghana Black Meteors have lost to the host nation Egypt in an eventful and entertaining encounter this evening at the Cairo international stadium. The Ghanaians led twice but poor game management by Ibrahim Tanko and his crew allowed the Egyptians to come back into the game and eventually winning by 3-2. Captain Yaw Yeboah drew…
Read MoreAfcon U-23: Head coach Ibrahim Tanko makes two changes to line-up as Emmanuel Lomotey and Samuel Obeng starts for the Black Meteors against Egypt
Head Coach of the Black Meteors, Ibrahim Tanko has named his starting line-up for their second group game of the competition against Egypt this evening He has made two changes to the team ahead of the clash with midfielder Emmanuel Lomotey replacing Simon Zibo in midfield while Samuel Obeng come in for Issah Abass The…
Read MoreAFCON U-23: Coach Ibrahim Tanko Upbeat About Black Meteors Chances Against Host Nation Egypt
Black Meteors head coach Ibrahim Tanko is very optimistic about his players chances against host nation Egypt in their second group match on Monday. Ghana needs a win to boost their chances of qualification to the semi finals stage after drawing 1-1 in the opening match against Cameroon. Egypt defeated Mali by 1-0 in their…
Read MorePHOTOS: Black Meteors return to training ahead of clash against Egypt
The Black Meteors of Ghana has returned to training this evening after their 1-1 stalemate against Cameroon on the opening day of the Afcon U-23 Championship Head coach Ibrahim Tanko and his side has began training in preparations for Monday’s epic encounter against host Egypt The team will be chasing their maiden victory at the…
Read MoreAfcon U-23: Ghanaian winger Evans Mensah wins Man of the Match in Black Meteors stalemate against Cameroon
Ghana youth international Evans Mensah was named Man of the Match in the Black Meteors 1-1 draw against Cameroon on the opening day of the on-going Afcon U-23 Championship in Egypt Both sides were competing at the competition for the first time and were chasing their first ever victory Rigobert Song side draw first blood…
Read MoreAFCON U-23: Below Average Black Meteors Earns Draw From Losing Position
Ghana Black Meteors got a vital point as they fought back from a losing position to earn a 1-1 draw against Cameroon in their first game in the ongoing CAF U-23 tournament in Egypt. The first half was nothing to right home about as they appear disjointed, failed to string common passes together. But the…
Read MoreAfcon U23: Kwabena Owusu leads the attack as Head Coach Ibrahim Tanko announce starting XI against Cameroon
Head coach of the Black Meteors Ibrahim Tanko has named his starting line-up ahead of their clash against Cameroon in the opening game of the Afcon U23 Championship in Egypt Kumasi Asante Kotoko’s Kwame Baah starts as the first choice goalkeeper with new boy Abass Issah also starting on the night Cordoba frontman Kwabena Owusu…
Read MorePHOTOS: Black Meteors holds final training session ahead of Group opener against Cameroon
The Black Meteors of Ghana has this night held their final training session in preparation for their opening game at the Afcon U23 Championship against Cameroon The team was taken through series of drills on the night as they walked around the Cairo National Stadium to get accustomed with the playing surface ahead of the…
Read MorePHOTOS: Ghana’s Ambassador to Egypt Dr. Winfred Nii Okai Hammond meets technical handlers and players of the Black Meteors
Ghana’s Ambassador to Egypt Dr Winfred Nii Okai Hammond met with the technical and playing staff of the Black Meteors team following the arrival of the team ahead of the upcoming Afcon U23 Championship The Ambassador assured the Black Meteors of his embassy’s support throughout their stay in Egypt for the competition The team had…
Read MorePHOTOS: Black Meteors holds first training session in Egypt ahead of group opener against Cameroon
Ghana Black Meteors trained for the first time in Egypt since arriving on Monday eneving ahead of their first game in the tournament against Cameroon Coach Ibrahim Tanko and his side had a perfect training session on Tuesday evening in Cairo as they begin preparations for their encounter game against Cameroon on Friday, November 8…
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