Egypt beats Ghana 1-0 to earn African Cup title

LUANDA, Angola — Substitute Mohamed Gedo scored in the 85th minute Sunday to help Egypt beat Ghana 1-0 and secure its third straight title at the African Cup of Nations.

Tournament debutant Gedo curled in a shot from within the area to give Egypt its record seventh title.

World Cup qualifier Ghana had been hoping to earn its first continental crown since 1982. Read more

People with autoimmune disease require NHIS procedures

Accra, Jan. 30, GNA – People suffering from autoimmune disease on Saturday requested government to give clear procedures about how they could benefit from the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

At a forum that gave the patients a platform to share their experiences, most of the sufferers said it was difficult getting the right diagnoses early, which also resulted in high medical cost. Autoimmune diseases are diseases, which causes the antibodies in humans to attack the cells instead of fighting external diseases. Autoimmune diseases usually cause disability in the sufferer. The forum was organized by Sharecare Ghana, a civil society organization that acts as a support group for people with neuro-immunological diseases in Ghana. Read more

More twists to Kasiebo saga : Did Quata Lie?

There seems to be no end in sight to the controversy sparked by Obrafour’s hit comeback song, ‘Kasiebo’. After several studio replies from various artists, the new controversy is coming from a reply that was never released. A couple of weeks ago, Yaw Sakyi, the host of TV Africa’s ‘The Rundown’, announced that Quata was in the studio with Okyeame Kwame working on a reply for Obrafour. The management of Quata called Yaw on his personal phone while the show was airing to deny the rumour, and Yaw relayed the message to viewer before signing off. Read more

Daughters To Perform @ Evolution 5

COME FEBRUARY 7, one of Ghana’s beloved gospel groups, Daughters of Glorious Jesus will stage a live concert at a show dubbed “Evolution 5” at the National Theatre in Accra at 4pm.

The much-awaited event, which is expected to attract a large number of Christians and gospel musicians, will contain live musical performances from other groups like Soul Winners and Worshippers Ministry International among others.

It also has the social objective of raising awareness on Dyslexia, a learning and mental disorder in children.

The event is being organized by Impact Project Ministry (IPM), a Christian interdenominational music ministry, in collaboration with Media Excel Productions. Read more

Africa Cup of Nations Finals: Ghana 0-0 Egypt

Watch the African Cup of Nations 2010 Finals: Ghana VS Egypt free live stream
Line up: Richard Kingson, Samuel Inkoom, Hans Adu Sarpei, Lee Addy, Isaac Vorsah, Emmanuel Agyeman-Badu, Andre Ayew, Anthony Annan, Asamoah Gyan, Kwadwo Asamoah, Opoku Agyemang

Egypt: Essam El-Hadary, Ahmed Fathi, Hany Said, Wael Gomaa, Ahmed al-Mohamady, Sayed Moawad, Hosni Abdrabou, Hossam Ghaly, Ahmed Hassan (capt), Mohamed Zidan, Emad Motaeb

Referee: Coulibaly Koman (MLI)
Venue: 11 November Stadium, Luanda
Date: Sunday, 31 January
Kick-off: 1600 GMT
Coverage (Online):
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http://myp2p.eu/competition.php?competitionid=∂=sports&discipline=football

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AFCON Finals: Nigerians tip Ghana

Many Nigerians have been bitter after their side lost to Ghana 1:0 in the semi-finals, yet they still look ahead for a beautiful encounter on Sunday.

Across the streets of Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, men and women are pouring praises on the Black Stars or Black Starlet, if you want. Firstly, because they are young players and have been able to come this far in the tournament. Secondly, they’re giving a great lesson to Nigerians and other African nations that it’s sometime better to use players who play together than important professionals to assemble only few days to a competition.

Ade Yinka is a 36-year-old trader in Oshodi, Lagos, who believes Ghana will lift the cup on Sunday. “Sunday is Ghana’s day. The Egyptians will fall. Read more

Dede aims to walk tall in father’s footprints

Dede Ayew was not even an idea when his father Abedi Pele Ayew helped Ghana to their last Africa Cup of Nations triumph in 1982.

Only eight teams took part in the competition when Ghana ruled the roost in Libya.

But Pele, considered the greatest football player in his country’s history, was suspended for the final.

Today’s Afcon final presents an opportunity for the son to surpass the father, as Ghana try to annexe their fifth continental crown and deny Egypt a chance of claiming a hat-trick of titles.

One of eight youngsters who have surpassed expectations after stepping into the senior Ghana side, Ayew is on the cusp of carving a unique family history. Read more

African Nations Cup Final Preview: Egypt – Ghana

Kick-off: Sunday, January 31 2010, 1600 GMT – Luanda

Pharaohs Aim For Third Consecutive Title

After successfully negotiating their two main obstacles, Cameroon and Algeria, Egypt have now set their sights firmly on their seventh overall AFCON trophy. The reigning champions have hit form just at the right time and for Ahmed Hassan and company, this is a golden opportunity to become the first nation to win the title three times in a row.

With 14 goals in five matches, Egypt have impressed almost everyone at this year’s AFCON, and many pundits strongly believe they will carry that momentum into matchday on Sunday. But Hassan Shehata and his boys are not interested in all the analyses, predictions and criticisms. Read more

Ghana, Egypt Battle For Ultimate

Tension is expected to characterize tomorrow’s Africa Cup of Nations finals between Ghana and Egypt.

Ghana’s Black Stars would be seeking to win their fifth African title since 1982 while the Pharaohs chase their seventh.

The youthful Black Stars have so far defied all odds to qualify for the finals of Africa’s biggest competition with wins over Burkina Faso, host nation Angola and Nigeria, while the Egyptians are yet to drop a point after winning all their group matches against Nigeria, Mozambique and Benin as well as wins over Cameroon and Algeria in the quarter and semi finals. Read more

Gabon will host the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations final

Gabon will stage the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations final while co-hosts Equatorial Guinea will have the opening game.

The decision was announced by the Confederation of African Football on Friday.

Four venues are to be used for the next championship which will again be held in January although precise dates have yet to be finalised.

Officials said Gabon would build a new stadium in Libreville, where the final will be played.

The other venue in Gabon will be the renovation of a stadium in Franceville. Read more

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