Gyan fires four goals to send Al Ain to President’s Cup quarters

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Samir 10 years ago

This is a legend has paid all his dues to Ghana.

This is a legend has paid all his dues to Ghana.
AFRIYIE ANKRAH NYANTAKYI 10 years ago

The Ivory Coast sports minister Alain Lobognon was sacked on Wednesday, as the investigation continues into unpaid bonuses which should have been given to the country's victorious 2015 Africa Cup of Nations squad.

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The Ivory Coast sports minister Alain Lobognon was sacked on Wednesday, as the investigation continues into unpaid bonuses which should have been given to the country's victorious 2015 Africa Cup of Nations squad.

Lobognon confirmed the news on social media.

"The prime minister received me this morning. We talked about the end of my mission at the heart of Government, at the request of the President of the Republic," Lobognon posted on twitter.

Lobognon paid the price for the non-payment of bonuses promised to players and officials by the Ivorian government for winning the Nations Cup in Equatorial Guinea in February.

There has been a lengthy delay in the money reaching some squad members, prompting both coach Herve Renard and midfielder Serey Die to question why.

"They promised to do a wire transfer. Some people got part of it but I never received anything," Die told Radio Cote d'Ivoire.

His outburst led to a public spat between the ministry of sports and the country's football federation with both parties blaming each other.

Last week the Ivorian government took action by sacking state treasury manager Patrick Yapi, and an internal government investigation is now being conducted.

"I can say with confidence that investigations are underway and are still ongoing," government spokesman Bruno Kone Nabagne said.

"The first results were presented and the Head of State asked that the investigation is conducted thoroughly.

"It is important to emphasise that all those involved will be found and punished accordingly."

The Elephants beat Ghana's Black Stars 9-8 on penalties in the tournament's final in Equatorial Guinea to clinch their second African title.

An excited Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara gave each member of the 23-man squad a house worth $52,000 (£34,000) and the same amount in cash upon their arrival.

There were also six-figure rewards for the Ivorian Football Federation and the team's technical staff - in total the government has shelled out more than $3m (£2m) in celebration of the victory.

Before his sacking, Lobognon had blamed the players for not alerting his office soon enough when the funds failed to reach their respective bank accounts.

"We would have long resolved this issue if the players had come out in the open early enough to say their bonuses were never wired to their bank accounts, " he had previously said.
BLATTER HAYATOU 10 years ago

GREAT JOB AS USUAL , GOAL MACHINE.

TIME TO REV IT UP FOR THE BLACK STARS TOO.

RESOLVE TO SCORE AT LEAST 2 GOALS PER GAME FOR US FROM YOUR CURRENT 1-GOAL PROJECT.

WHO CAN STOP THE BLACK STARS IF YOU REV IT UP?

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GREAT JOB AS USUAL , GOAL MACHINE.

TIME TO REV IT UP FOR THE BLACK STARS TOO.

RESOLVE TO SCORE AT LEAST 2 GOALS PER GAME FOR US FROM YOUR CURRENT 1-GOAL PROJECT.

WHO CAN STOP THE BLACK STARS IF YOU REV IT UP?

MORE GREASE, BUDDY!
Ben 10 years ago

Wish we can watch your televised games

Wish we can watch your televised games
mike 10 years ago

he gets easy game why does he not go and play competitive games in Europe where the standards are high this Arab league is very easy

he gets easy game why does he not go and play competitive games in Europe where the standards are high this Arab league is very easy
yaro 10 years ago

hahaha you are right, he is afraid to play in europe. that's why he chose to play in an empty park,

hahaha you are right, he is afraid to play in europe. that's why he chose to play in an empty park,
johnny 10 years ago

no gyan no black stars

no gyan no black stars
yaro 10 years ago

@johnny see fool. black star has been there all long

@johnny see fool. black star has been there all long
flexy bone 10 years ago

Gyan be too much ...when talking about goals

Gyan be too much ...when talking about goals
razak 10 years ago

bear u are also a man. why don't u join asante kotoko... ghanafo) koraa de3. make them engish people also go there. has messi ever scored against chelsea before? but gyan did it..... sia sem

bear u are also a man. why don't u join asante kotoko... ghanafo) koraa de3. make them engish people also go there. has messi ever scored against chelsea before? but gyan did it..... sia sem

FIRE MAN 10 years ago

CASTRO IS WORKING

CASTRO IS WORKING
FIIFI 10 years ago

THANK GOD,MY BROTHER CASTRO'S SAKAWA IS PRODUCING MORE GOAL FOR THIS ASHANTI ILLITERATE BUSTARD AND GOD WILL SURELY PUNISH YOU,ALSO THUNDER WILL FIRE YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY.WHERE IS CASTRO?

THANK GOD,MY BROTHER CASTRO'S SAKAWA IS PRODUCING MORE GOAL FOR THIS ASHANTI ILLITERATE BUSTARD AND GOD WILL SURELY PUNISH YOU,ALSO THUNDER WILL FIRE YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY.WHERE IS CASTRO?
be honest 10 years ago

Gyan is from Brong Ahafo. Why do u people hate Ashantis so much. Is it because they have rich history plus economically more buoyant? Former black stars coach Akwasi Appiah was also hated so much because people wrongly though ...
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Gyan is from Brong Ahafo. Why do u people hate Ashantis so much. Is it because they have rich history plus economically more buoyant? Former black stars coach Akwasi Appiah was also hated so much because people wrongly thought he was an Ashanti.
Prince 10 years ago

Your brother Castro ? He married in Canada, why did he dump tha pretty girl? Greed.bet if he had stayed in Canada , he will still be enjoying life but he chose the fast lane girls girls girls and chilling with the rich. Fo ...
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Your brother Castro ? He married in Canada, why did he dump tha pretty girl? Greed.bet if he had stayed in Canada , he will still be enjoying life but he chose the fast lane girls girls girls and chilling with the rich. Foolish Fanti ,dont blame the Ashanti's
joe 10 years ago

frustration and poverty will kill you. FIRE MAN and FIIFI. You are stupid fools. where were u guys when babyjet was running mile from gbawe to mamprobi to train hard. what is wrong with u africans. anytime somebody progresses ...
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frustration and poverty will kill you. FIRE MAN and FIIFI. You are stupid fools. where were u guys when babyjet was running mile from gbawe to mamprobi to train hard. what is wrong with u africans. anytime somebody progresses in life, its either juju or something devilish. the guy is blessed and his hard work and strong mentality is paying off. why dont u say ronaldo or messsi sacrificed their friends for goals. GOD will rather punish both of you. kwasiafo)
Kwabena Piso 10 years ago

I can also score goals in this sissy Arabian league.

I can also score goals in this sissy Arabian league.

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