MONGOMO, Equatorial Guinea - Captain Asamoah Gyan was left out of Ghanas team for its opening game at the African Cup of Nations after being diagnosed with malaria. Jammal Brown Jersey .In Gyans absence, new coach Avram Grant named forward Andre Ayew as captain against Senegal in Mondays first game in Group C in Mongomo.The Ghana Football Association said Gyan was diagnosed with a mild bout of malaria over the weekend. The forward spent a night in the hospital in Equatorial Guineas eastern city of Mongomo but was released to recover at the team base.Ghana also faces South Africa and tournament favourite Algeria in whats viewed as the toughest group at the African Cup. Demario Davis Jersey . Mesoraco hurt his hamstring while scoring from second in Friday nights 5-4 loss at Atlanta. Chapman was hit by a line drive during an exhibition game on March 19, breaking his nose and a bone above his left eye. The left-hander looked strong while throwing 43 pitches in batting practice before Saturday nights game against the Braves. Tommy Barnhardt Jersey . Just ask last seasons Supporters Shield winners, the New York Red Bulls, who were resoundingly defeated last weekend by a rampant Vancouver Whitecaps in a match which produced two contenders for MLS Goal of the Week from Sebastian Fernandez and Pedro Morales.ACCRA, Ghana - The Ghana Football Association says it is now able to pay back the money it borrowed from the government to avoid a player strike over unpaid bonuses at the World Cup.The GFA says officials will meet with the countrys sports minister and pay back the loan on Thursday after the GFA received its World Cup appearance money from FIFA.Ghanas government flew arounnd $3 million in cash to Brazil to avert a player walkout at the World Cup in June. Deonte Harris Jersey. GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi later said cash was also used to prevent player revolts at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.Ghanas government carried out an investigation into the saga at this years World Cup. Ghana, a 2010 quarterfinalist, didnt win a game in Brazil. ' ' '