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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,...

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...

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...

Nigeria ready to win ‘dream’ Afcon – Osimhen

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen says the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) represents "an opportunity" for him and his team-mates to fulfil their "dream"...

2025 AFCON: Salah scores late winner as Egypt come from behind to beat Zimbabwe

Mohamed Salah showed his killer instinct to score a stoppage-time winner as Egypt came from behind to beat Zimbabwe in their opening match at...

Neres scores twice as Napoli beat Bologna to lift Italian Super Cup

David Neres scored twice as Napoli claimed a deserved victory over Bologna to lift the Italian Super Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Brazilian winger Neres,...

Fifa tests new tech for ball out of play & offside

Fifa is testing new technology which can determine if the ball went out of play before a goal was scored. The 'Out of Bounds' innovation...

Liverpool striker Isak has surgery on broken leg

Alexander Isak has sustained a fracture in his left leg and had surgery, Liverpool have confirmed. The club are yet to outline a timescale on Isak's recovery...

Bibiani GoldStars appoint Swiss trainer Fritz Markus Schmid as new head coach

Bibiani GoldStars have announced Swiss coach Fritz Markus Schmid as their new head coach, signing him on a two-year deal. Schmid replaces Frimpong Manso, who...

Medeama held to a 1-1 draw at home by Holy Stars

Medeama SC were forced to settle for a share of the spoils after battling back from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Basake...

South Africa 2-1 Angola: Foster seals victory in group opener

Burnley striker Lyle Foster was South Africa's matchwinner in their 2-1 victory over Angola at the Africa Cup of Nations. Having claimed third place at...