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2025 AFCON: Nigeria sweep group as 10-man Uganda use three keepers

A much-changed Nigeria swept aside Uganda 3-1 to make it three wins from three at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), as their...

Tanzania and Tunisia reach last 16 at Afcon with draw

Tanzania fought back to draw with Tunisia in Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in a result which sent both...

Man City close to full agreement with Bournemouth over Antoine Semenyo’s £65m release clause

Manchester City are closing in on a full agreement to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth. Talks have progressed quickly in the past 24 hours and...

2025 AFCON: Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan book Round of 16 berth

Kwesi Appiah has guided Sudan to the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking a historic achievement for the...

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan opposes AFCON cycle change

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has voiced strong opposition to the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations...

Bournemouth line up Fatawu Issahaku as Semenyo’s replacement

AFC Bournemouth are reportedly considering a move for Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku as they prepare for a potential January departure of Antoine...

FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket demand breaks all records

At the halfway point of the ongoing Random Selection Draw ticketing phase, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is already breaking records as over 150 million...

Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has defended the cost of World Cup tickets by saying they reflect the public's "absolutely crazy" demand for next summer's...

‘I can kill you right now’ – Sudan’s footballers on civil war

"They didn't even give him a chance. They shot him more than 20 or 25 times. "One of our childhood friends was also with them,...

Arsenal ‘actively looking’ at January signings

Arsenal will be "actively looking" at potential signings during the January transfer window, says manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners spent about £250m in the summer and...

Time is right to change Man Utd formation – Amorim

Head coach Ruben Amorim says if he had changed Manchester United's formation because of media pressure it would have been "the end" for him. Amorim...

Forest ask for VAR audio after Man City defeat

Nottingham Forest have asked for the VAR audio as they consider making a formal complaint following the defeat by Manchester City. The club are extremely unhappy with...

Three-time MVP Jokic suffers ‘gut-wrenching’ injury

Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic suffered a "gut-wrenching" knee injury as the Denver Nuggets lost 147-123 at the Miami Heat. Jokic was hurt...

2025 AFCON: Mali progress after goalless draw with Comoros

Mali booked their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after a hard-fought but lacklustre goalless encounter with...

Afcon hosts Morocco cruise into last 16 as Hakimi returns

Hosts Morocco cruised to victory over Zambia to secure top spot in Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) as they welcomed...

‘Let’s make history’ – Miura, 58, joins new club

Kazuyoshi Miura, who turns 59 in February and is the world's oldest professional footballer, has signed a loan deal until June with Japanese third...

Anthony Joshua involved in accident in Nigeria, two die

World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident today in Makun, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred along a busy highway...

Football in Africa is under serious attack – Claude Le Roy

Former Ghana coach Claude Le Roy has sharply criticised the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to shift the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

2026 WC: Include Kwesi Appiah in Black Stars technical team – GFA told

Veteran sports journalist Osei Owusu Bempah has called for the inclusion of former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah in Ghana’s technical team ahead of...

2025 AFCON: South Africa defeat Zimbabwe to secure last 16 berth

South Africa defeated regional rivals Zimbabwe 3-2 in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group B match at the Marrakesh Stadium on Monday evening,...

Black Stars: Ex-assistant coach George Boateng reveals biggest regret

Former Black Stars assistant coach George Boateng has described Ghana’s consecutive group-stage exits at the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as...

Egypt rest Salah as Angola on brink of Afcon exit

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Manchester City counterpart Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as Group B winners Egypt drew with Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup...

I will need five new players to win GPL title – Aduana coach Cioabă Aristică

Aduana FC head coach Cioabă Aristică has stated that his side will require at least five new signings if they are to mount a...

Benjamin Asare is close to returning from injury – Didi Dramani

Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani has confirmed that goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is close to returning from injury. Asare, the Black Stars’ first-choice keeper, has...

I am eager to play against Germany – Derrick Köhn

Black Stars left-back Derrick Köhn has expressed his excitement at the prospect of facing Germany in a friendly next year. Ghana is set to take...

2025 AFCON: Our ambition is to win the title – Kwesi Appiah after win over Equatorial Guinea

Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah has set a bold target for his team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting the Falcons of...

Karim Zito praises Kotoko players after big victory over Bechem United

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has heaped praise on his players after a ruthless display against Bechem United in the Ghana Premier...

FA Cup R32: Kotoko to host King Faisal on January 7

 FA Cup champions Asante Kotoko will face off against King Faisal in the Round of 32 of the competition at the Baba Yara Sports...

Didi Dramani charges Hearts of Oak players to win games consistently

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas Ud Didi Dramani has emphasised the importance of maintaining consistency as the club pushes forward in the Ghana...

Samartex blames costly error after defeat to Hearts of Oak

FC Samartex coach Christopher Ennin has blamed a costly mistake for his side’s 1-0 loss to Hearts of Oak. The Timber Giants fell to the...

It was important win – Osei Asibey after Hearts of Oak win over Samartex

Hearts of Oak defender Kelvin Osei Asibey has hailed his side’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over FC Samartex as a crucial result for both the...

Ronaldo will not retire until he scores 1,000 goals

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not end his playing career until he scores his 1,000th career goal. The 40-year-old scored twice in Al-Nassr's...

Antoine Semenyo wants future resolved by 1 January

Antoine Semenyo's future is entering a crucial 48 hours, with the Bournemouth attacker eager to have his departure concluded by 1 January. BBC Sport reported last week that Manchester...

Showmax Premier League: From Resilience to Redemption: Harry Maguire reflects on the Man United journey as the Class of 2025 faces final test

As Manchester United and their fans prepare for the final fixture of 2025 against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Maguire provides an inside look at the resilience required to...

2025 AFCON: Kwesi Appiah guides Sudan to beat Equatorial Guinea to keep chances alive

Kwesi Appiah masterminded Sudan’s 1-0 triumph over Equatorial Guinea, dramatically shaking up Group E in the Africa Cup of Nations. The deadlock persisted until the...

2025/26 GHPL MD16 Wrap: Kotoko dismantle Bechem United to go top as Apostles share spoils with Aduana

The Matchday 16 fixtures of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League delivered a weekend of surprises and emphatic results across the country. Hearts of Oak kicked...

2025 AFCON: Mahrez penalty sends Algeria through against Burkina Faso

Riyad Mahrez struck his third goal in two matches at the Africa Cup of Nations, scoring from the penalty spot as Algeria beat Burkina...

2025 AFCON: Amad scores again as Ivory Coast and Cameroon draw

Amad Diallo scored his second goal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) as holders Ivory Coast drew with Cameroon in an enthralling...

Manchester United youngster Ayden Heaven rejects Ghana switch ahead of World Cup

Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven has dismissed any suggestion of switching his international allegiance from England to Ghana as he looks ahead to the...

Liverpool set-piece problems a ‘killer’ – Van Dijk

Liverpool's problems from set-pieces "hurts" and the second phase is a "killer" for them, says captain Virgil van Dijk. Arne Slot's side have conceded 12...