Ethiopia missed a penalty and had their goalkeeper sent off but still fought back to hold defending champions Zambia 1-1 in their African Cup of Nations Group C opener.

Midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has boldly declared he’s totally fit to play an important role in the Black Stars campaign at the ongoing 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah will keep faith with goalkeeper Fatau Dauda for Thursday’s crucial game against Mali.

Ghana coach Akwasi Appiah is considering varying his team and tactics for Thursday’s game against Mali.

Coach Akwasi Appiah has downplayed the over reliance on Mubarak Wakaso for effective set pieces for Ghana.

Captain Asamoah Gyan accepts Ghana were slack in their defending in the 2-2 draw with DR Congo on Sunday.

Ex Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba has hailed Fatau Dauda after his display against DR Congo on Sunday.

Asante Kotoko youth team coach, Karim Zito, believes Asamoah Gyan fell short of a world class striker in Sunday's AFCON stalemate against DR Congo.

Former Ghana international defender Frimpong Manso is advising Ghana coach James Kwesi Appiah to axe defender Jerry Akaminko and bring in another central defender.

Ghana coach Akwasi Appiah has allayed the injury fears of Asamoah Gyan and Mubarak Wakaso following the duo’s inability to train on Monday.

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