[Translate] Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal left millions of tennis fans across the world mesmerised by their enthralling five-set Australian Open final. World number one Djokovic cemented his place at the top of men’s tennis by outlasting his Spanish rival 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 to edge a gripping battle which lasted a record five hours and 53 minutes. BBC Sport looks at the... 

[Translate] Guinea coach Michel Dussuyer is aiming for a win in the “final” Group D showdown against Ghana at the 2012 African Cup of Nations. The top-of-the-table clash at the Stade de Franceville has generated much importance with Ghana on six points, Guinea and Mali on three apiece and Botswana out of the running after two losses. With the group thrown wide open, Dussuyer’s... 

[Translate] black stars before the Mali gameJoy Sports Football analysts James Oyedeji and Owusu Bempa have proferred solutions to the nine deficiencies that have plagued the senior national team, the Black Stars in their 5th AFCON title campaign in Gabon. The team now lies on top of Group D with six points with Guinea and Mali with three points each which leaves Botswana with no points On... 

[Translate] The Black Stars of Ghana have beaten Les Aigles (The Eagles) of Mali in the top-of-the-table Group D clash by two goals courtesy “BabyJet” Asamoah Gyan’s superb free-kick in the 64th minute and Dede Ayew who fired a low grounder in the 75th minute to beat Diakite in the Malian post after some individual brilliance. The Al-Ain striker curled a superb free-kick in the... 

[Translate] Gabon players in amazing run of victory into quarter finalsCo-host Gabon have booked a historic qualification into the quarter finals of the ongoing Nations Cup in a breathtaking 3-2 victory against Morocco. A superbly taken free-kick deep into injury time by Bruno Zita Mbanangoye meant the Central African country made a quarter final berth for the first time since 1996. And they did... 

[Translate] Cote D’Ivoire defeated Burkina Faso 2-0 to qualify for the quarter finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Malabo on Thursday. Salomon Kalou scored the first goal for the Elephants with a left-footed shot after a cross from Didier Drogba that was tipped forward by Yaya Toure on 16 minutes. The unlucky Stallions were undone by a late own goal from defender Bakary Kone. The Stallions... 

[Translate] Black Stars' hotelA Caf delegation after a familiarization tour of the Ghana camp in Ngouoni says they are impressed with the facility. The delegation headed by Caf Executive Committee member Kwasi Nyantakyi took a thorough tour of the Black Stars camp after a brief close-door meeting. The Caf team had lunch after the inspection after which they told the media present they were... 

[Translate] Jonathan MensahDefender Jonathan Mensah is hoping to fill the void in Ghana backline at the Africa Cup of Nations for the clash against Mali on Saturday. The Evian TG player is highly fancied to start in the absence of suspended duo Isaac Vorsah and John Mensah. The 21-year-old excelled as a bit-part player at the 2010 Fifa World Cup finals and hopes to impress again. ”It’s going... 

[Translate] Anthony Annan Black Stars midfielder, Anthony Annan feels responsible for the red card attracted by captain John Mensah during Ghana’s African Cup of Nations Group D opener against Botswana, last Tuesday. Mensah received the marching orders after fouling a Botswana player, that attracted a straight red card that ensured the captain took an early shower, compelling Ghana to play... 

[Translate] Stanbic Bank has presented a package worth GH₵25,000 to Vice President John Dramani Mahama as their contribution towards various Supporters’ Unions to cheer the Blacks Stars in the on-going African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The package is made up of a GHc10,000.00 cash and match tickets worth GHc15,000.00. Presenting them on Thursday, Mr. Alhassan Andani Managing Director of the Bank...