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Black Stars will win AFCON in five years time – Asamoah Gyan predicts
Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan has predicted that the Senior National Team of Ghana will win the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in five years time.
According to him, the Black Stars coach is now building the team that is why most of the players are below 25 years and they can mature by five years time.
Speaking in an interview on Pure FM monitored by Elvisanokyenews.com, Asamoah Gyan urged Ghanaians to limit their expectations and assume that the coach is working on a 5 years project and expect to win a trophy from that year.
“Whether we are going to the African Cup of Nations or any tournament, we should keep in kind that we are building the team not to win. Our expectation should be limited but if we go and we win it is a bonus, Like Angola time, we went there with under 20 players so we were surprised when we reached the final in the competition. I think the performance is very important, now the coach is building the team, let’s take it like a five years project that by five years we have to win the Africa Cup.” He said.
“Let’s forget about the present results and let’s build the team, you will see by five years time we will win” Baby Jet predicted.
The legend maintained that high expectations from Ghanaians put pressure on the new players which eventually affected their performance.
“This is a generational thing, we are now building the team so I think we should give them time. The expectation is too high, some people raise the expectation too high and it puts pressure on the new players so I think this time around, we sh0uld not expect more. Our expectation should be that we are building the team. Because the players are young, a few are above 25 years which is a good thing.” Asamoah Gyan added.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Diagnosed Down With Viral Infection-Club
By Mario Deepromoter
Al Nassr struggled in Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence on Monday, when the Saudi club kicked off the revamped Asian Champions League with a 1-1 draw against Al Shorta in Iraq.
Al Nassr captain Ronaldo did not travel with the squad for the match in Baghdad, with the club issuing a statement a day before stating that the Portuguese superstar had been diagnosed with a viral infection.
The statement read: “Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t feeling well today and was diagnosed with a viral infection.
“The team’s doctor confirmed he needs to rest and stay at his place.
“As a result, he will not be travelling with the team to Iraq today. We wish a speedy recovery to our captain.”
Al Nassr, who were knocked out of last season’s Asian Champions League in the quarter-finals by eventual champions Al Ain, were given a dream start in the Iraqi capital, when full-back Sultan Al Ghannam met Otavio’s astute, first-time pass on 14 minutes to finish low past Al Shorta goalkeeper Ahmed Basil
Ronaldo is yet to win a major trophy with Al-Nassr since joining the Saudi club.
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Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa May Return To NPFL
By Mario Deepromoter
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has hinted on a possible return to the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Musa urged his supporters to decide on his next club among the 20 teams in the NPFL.
The former NPFL hotshot made the announcement on the social media.
“Let’s go again, which of this team’s do you wish for me to sign,” Musa wrote on X with the logos of the 20 NPFL clubs..
Musa previously had two stints with Kano Pillars in the NPFL.
The 31-year-old has been without a club since leaving Turkish Super Lig club, Sivasspor.
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Champions League: Vinícius Jr Bags 2023-24 Best Player Award
By Mario Deepromoter
Superstar Vinicius Junior on Monday received his award as the Best Player for the 2023/24 Champions League.
Vinicius was decisive as the LaLiga champions won the title.
The Brazilian winger scored six goals and laid on five assists in the competition last season.
His ability to step up in crucial matches was instrumental in ultimately securing the trophy.
Meanwhile, Mbappe was also awarded as the top scorer of the Champions League, netting eight goals throughout the tournament.
Both players will be hoping to form a lethal duo that will dismantle opposing defences this season.
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