Communications director of the Ghana Football Association, Ibrahim Sani Dara, has debunked rumours circulating online claiming that head coach of the Black Stars, Avram Grant, has died.
Social media reports Tuesday night claimed the Israeli had died after suffering a heart attack, but Sani Dara debunked those claims in a press briefing held earlier today.
There’s a strong wind blowing signaling the departure of Blackstars Coach Avram Grant, immediately after the ongoing AFCON as his contract expires soon after that.
Speaking to Metro Tv’s Ernest Koranteng in Port Gentil, Gabon, Grant said he hasn’t emphatically stated he is leaving. But his remarks quite sounded like a thank you speech.
The Black Stars of Ghana would be back in action later today when they take on The Eagles of Mali on the verge of a defensive crisis.
Ghana could qualify with a win against the Malians, but risk unravelling after star left back Baba Rahman was ruled out of the tournament with an injury in the first game and with no like for like replacement in the side.
British High Commissioner, Jon Benjamin’s presence on twitter has often been causing some stir on the platform.
The last time it was his “harmattan joke ” which Ghanaians found unfriendly and disrespectful to Ex-President Mahama.
Today it is Avram Grant’s spokesman, Saif Rubie who is at the throat of Jon for tweeting that “Watching the Black Stars is sometimes every bit as frustrating as watching West Ham. What did Avram Grant say to them at half time?”
The Black Stars take on Uganda in less than an hour’s time in their opening Afcon 2017 group game.
Coach Avram Grant has named a strong starting lineup for the game with all the regulars getting a place in the team.
The Black Stars of Ghana have left their camping base in the United Arab Emirates as they make the trip to Gabon for the commencement of the upcoming African Cup.
The team were supposed to fly earlier but a mix up delayed their trip, but have now gone through customs and are en route for West Africa.
Black Stars manager Avram Grant has dropped three players from his initial 26 man squad as he submits his final 23 man squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations.
Austria Lustenau forward Raphael Dwamena, who has scored 18 goals in 20 games for his club this season, is one of those spectacularly dropped – alongside former youth international Joseph Attamah Larweh and Abdul Majeed Warris.
Former Ashgold goalie Fatau Dauda has received a late call up into the Black Stars setup after Adam Larsen Kwarasey dropped out due to injury.
Kwarasey was one of three goalies named by coach Avram Grant to his 26 man squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations, but has succumbed to a setback which has led to him being dropped.
Black Stars manager Avram Grant has named his preliminary 26 man squad for the 2017 African Cup of Nations in Gabon.
The tournament commences later this month and the Stars are set for a training camp in the United Arab Emirates – so the coach has named his final squad for that camp.
Black Stars manager Avram Grant has named his final list of 23 players to commence training for the crunch upcoming world cup qualifier against the Pharaohs of Egypt.
The Black Stars take on the Pharaohs on November 13 in Alexandria, Egypt, and desperately need a win if we’re to get our qualifying campaign back on track.
Former head of the Ghana Football Association Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe is calling for the firing of Black Stars manager Avram Grant, describing him as ‘lazy’ and ‘useless’.
Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe is furious with the coach for the Star’s horrible start to World Cup qualifying, which commenced with a dour 0-0 draw against minnows Uganda at home.
Former Black Stars forward Ibrahim Tanko would succeed Avram Grant as coach of the senior national team.
That’s the extraordinarily long term claim of Ghanaian soccer site Ghanasoccernet, citing sources close to the situation.
The Ghana Football Association have issued a swift response to local reports that coach Avram Grant has not been paid for the past few months.
The reports claim the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC), headling sponsor of the team, have failed to meet their contractual obligations, leading to the Ghana FA being unable to settle the Israeli’s $50,000 monthly salary for the last three months.
Black Stars manager Avram Grant has named his 23 man squad for the upcoming Afcon qualifier against the Amavubis of Rwanda.
Skipper Asamoah Gyan makes a return to the team for the dud qualifier after shrugging off recent injury struggles. His deputy, Andre Ayew, misses out after injuring his thigh in his first game for his new side.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has been handed his debut Black Stars call-up days before he participates in the UEFA Champions League final for his Spanish side.
Partey was included in the 23 man squad named by manager Avram Grant for the upcoming African Cup qualifier against Mauritius, after an impressive season as for Los Colchoneros.
