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Mali rally to claim draw against Afcon hosts Morocco

Mali came from behind to draw with Morocco in Group A of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, which leaves the host...

Dorgu volley secures tight win for Man Utd against Newcastle

Manchester United edged their way to a very hard-fought 1-0 win over Newcastle United to continue the club's superb Boxing Day record. In what was...

2025/26 GHPL: Hearts of Oak beat FC Samartex to go second

Hearts of Oak edged FC Samartex 1-0 in a tense Matchday 16 encounter of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League on Friday, December 26. Playing at...

Salah penalty sends 10-man Egypt through at Afcon

Mohamed Salah's penalty gave Egypt victory over South Africa as the seven-time champions survived playing the second half with 10 men to book a...

It was an honour to serve as Black Stars assistant coach – George Boateng

Former Black Stars assistant coach George Boateng has described his time with the national team as a “great honour.” Boateng, who previously led Aston Villa’s...

Andoni Iraola: I hope we don’t lose Antoine Semenyo in January

AFC Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has underlined his hope of keeping star winger Antoine Semenyo amid speculation linking the Ghana international with a...

2025/26 GHPL MD16: Hearts of Oak host Samartex as Apostles clash with Aduana

The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League resumes this weekend with a full slate of Matchday 16 fixtures across the country. Action begins on Friday, December 26,...

Angola and Zimbabwe off the mark at Afcon with draw

Talismanic forwards Gelson Dala and Knowledge Musona both scored as Angola and Zimbabwe each earned their first point in Group B at the 2025...

We must win our home games if we want to clinch Premier League title – Karim Zito

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has underlined the importance of winning home fixtures as the Porcupine Warriors chase the 2025/26 Ghana Premier...

AFCON cycle change disappointing – Mali coach Tom Saintfiet

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has expressed his disappointment over CAF’s decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to a four-year cycle. Earlier...

2025 AFCON: We are not focused on Mohamed Salah – Hugo Broos

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has played down suggestions that his side will focus on stopping a single player when they face Egypt...

Players can only leave if replacements come in – Amorim

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is not willing to let any players leave in the January transfer window unless replacements come in. Kobbie Mainoo and...

‘I’m not retiring’ – Kipchoge’s marathon world tour

For more than two decades, Eliud Kipchoge ran with history on his back and won almost everything there was to win. He rewrote what the...

Former Ivory Coast coach Gasset dies

Veteran French coach Jean Louis Gasset, who was fired at the last Africa Cup of Nations by Ivory Coast before they went on to win the...

Jota’s sons to join mascots for Liverpool v Wolves

The sons of former Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Diogo Jota will accompany the mascots when the Portuguese's two former sides meet at Anfield on Saturday. Dinis and Duarte,...

Jokic breaks Curry record in historic triple-double

Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and broke a record set by Steph Curry as the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 on...

I need a defensive midfielder – Kotoko coach Karim Zito

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has admitted his side still needs reinforcements in midfield as the midseason transfer window for the 2025/26...

‘Always hungry, always brave’ – why Man City want Semenyo

Every transfer window, there is a player whose future becomes the defining saga of the month. This January, it looks set to be Antoine...

‘Impossible to replace’ – Fernandes could miss up to a month

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is "impossible" to replace Bruno Fernandes as he faces up to a month without his captain. Fernandes...

Cameroon open Afcon with win after Etta Eyong strike

Karl Etta Eyong's early strike gave five-time champions Cameroon victory over Gabon in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener in Agadir. In...

Asante Kotoko cruise over Eleven Wonders to climb to third

Asante Kotoko secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Eleven Wonders on Wednesday, December 24, in their Ghana Premier League encounter at the University of...

Amad gives Afcon holders Ivory Coast win over Mozambique

Manchester United forward Amad Diallo's composed strike gave holders Ivory Coast victory over Mozambique in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener...

2025 AFCON: Mahrez scores twice as Algeria beat 10-man Sudan

Riyad Mahrez's double helped Algeria to a dominant victory over 10-man Sudan in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group E opener in Rabat. The...

2025 AFCON: Burkina Faso snatch late win over 10-man Equatorial Guinea

Burkina Faso produced one of the most dramatic moments of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 so far, scoring twice deep...

2025 AFCON: I am confident of quarterfinals qualification – Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah

Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah is confident his team can advance from their group in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Since taking the...

Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah seeks to bring Africa Cup joy amid conflict

Sudan's coach James Kwesi Appiah aims to turn the Africa Cup of Nations into a source of joy amid war for the Sudanese people,...

Why Mbappe had £1.3m ethics bonus in PSG contract

Kylian Mbappe is set to become 60m euros (£52.5m) richer after winning a battle for unpaid salary and bonuses against his former club Paris St-Germain. One aspect...

Man City in advanced talks with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo

Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward. According to sources,...

2025 AFCON: Superb Lookman strike helps Nigeria overcome Tanzania

Nigeria began their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title with a hard-fought victory over Tanzania in wet conditions in Fes. The...

2025 AFCON: Jackson claims double as Senegal brush aside Botswana

Two goals from Nicolas Jackson helped Senegal ease to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Botswana in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup...

Arsenal beat Palace on penalties to set up Carabao Cup semi-final with Chelsea

Arsenal will face Chelsea in a two-legged heavyweight Carabao Cup semi-final next month after edging past Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties at the Emirates...

I can’t control his future as Chelsea shows interest – Bournemouth boss on Semenyo

Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has expressed his desire to keep winger Antoine Semenyo at the club, while acknowledging that the Ghana international’s future...

Chelsea open talks to sign Ghana International Antoine Semenyo in January

Chelsea have reportedly opened preliminary talks to sign Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo during the January transfer window. According to The Athletic, the Premier League club...

2025 AFCON: Eric Chelle backs Super Eagles despite key absentees

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has expressed strong confidence in his squad ahead of the Super Eagles’ opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup...

2025 AFCON: Petkovic confident Algeria can go far

Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic has expressed confidence ahead of his team’s opening Group E match against Sudan on Wednesday, December 24. The Desert Foxes...

Otto Addo has not gone unpaid for nine months – Sports Ministry

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has dismissed claims that Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has gone unpaid for nine months,...

$9m World Cup earnings to go into Sports Fund – Kofi Adams

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that the $9 million the Black Stars are set to receive for qualifying for...

Winning AFCON means more to me than World Cup qualification – Kalidou Koulibaly

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly says winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) would mean more to him than qualifying for the FIFA World Cup. Speaking...

Man denies racially abusing Antoine Semenyo

A Liverpool man has denied racially abusing footballer Antoine Semenyo during a match at Anfield. The incident is alleged to have happened at the Liverpool...

Isak facing two months out after ‘reckless’ tackle – Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has said Alexander Isak faces "a couple of months" out injured after a "reckless" challenge by Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven. Isak sustained...