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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...

2025 AFCON: We’re focused on reaching the final despite Zambia setback – Mali coach

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet remains determined to guide his team to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, despite a frustrating 1-1 draw in...

Daka strikes late as Zambia deny Mali victory in AFCON Group A

Patson Daka’s dramatic stoppage-time header denied Mali victory as Zambia snatched a 1–1 draw in a tense Group A encounter at the TotalEnergies CAF...

Ghana ends 2025 ranked 72nd in FIFA World rankings

Ghana closed the year 2025 ranked 72nd in the FIFA World Rankings released in December, maintaining their 14th-place standing in Africa. Both positions remained...

Antoine Semenyo rejects Tottenham, eyes top Premier League Clubs

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has reportedly turned down a potential January move to Tottenham Hotspur, preferring to keep his options open for clubs competing...

2026 WC: We can qualify beyond the group stage – Paintsil

LA Galaxy forward Joseph Paintsil believes the Black Stars have the quality and depth required to progress beyond the group stage of the 2026...

2026 WC: We will give our best against England and Croatia’ – Joseph Paintsil

Black Stars winger Joseph Paintsil has vowed that Ghana’s players will give everything as they prepare for a demanding group-stage campaign at the 2026...

2025 AFCON: Morocco open campaign with convincing win over Comoros

Morocco launched their bid for a first Africa Cup of Nations title since 1972 with a composed 2-0 victory over Comoros in their Group...

2025/26 GHPL MD15 Wrap: Dreams FC hammer Chelsea as Aduana held by Hearts of Oak

Matchday 15 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League delivered a string of compelling results over the weekend, with two fixtures still outstanding. Bechem United continued...

2025 AFCON: Egypt will do everything to lift the trophy – Hossam Hassan

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has declared his ambition to guide his side to victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The seven-time champions...

2026 WC: Ghana must consider including Eddie Nketiah and Hudson-Odoi – British diplomat

Head of Communications at the British High Commission in Ghana, Bryan Wilson, has suggested that the Black Stars could strengthen their squad for the...

Liverpool fear significant lower leg injury for Isak

Liverpool fear Alexander Isak has sustained a significant lower leg injury after the striker was forced off in Saturday's 2-1 win over Tottenham. The Swede came off...

Man Utd face up to ‘massive’ loss of injured Fernandes

Ruben Amorim didn't want to talk about it, but Diogo Dalot did. Losing Bruno Fernandes is going to be a "massive" blow to Manchester...

Alex Iwobi says Afcon is a special football tournament

He's played on some of the biggest stages in the worldinthe Premier League, but Alex Iwobi believes the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is...

Stunning Rogers double helps Aston Villa edge Man Utd to continue winning run

Morgan Rogers bagged a sublime brace to spearhead Aston Villa to a 2-1 win over Manchester United, to move three points off top in...

Why is Afcon taking place in December?

The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will take place between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026 in Morocco. The 2025 edition was originally due...

2025 AFCON: Our objective is to win the title – Morocco coach Walid Regragui

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui says years of meticulous preparation have gone into the host nation’s bid to lift the Africa Cup of Nations...

Yamal strikes as leaders Barca go four points clear

Barcelona restored their four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with an entertaining victory over 10-man Villarreal. In a breathless opening,...

CAF announces 43% increase in prize money for winner of 2025 AFCON

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, has announced that the winner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”)...

AFCON to be held every four years starting 2028 – CAF boss confirms

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will move to a four-year cycle, bringing an end to the...

Augustine Okrah scores as Bechem United end All Blacks’ winning streak

Bechem United recorded back-to-back victories for the first time this season after edging past Swedru All Blacks with a hard-fought 2–0 win in their...

Joao Pedro equalises as Chelsea rally to stun Newcastle

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro haunted former suitors Newcastle United as his side showed their powers of recovery to come back from 2-0 down and...

Arsenal return to the top with victory at Everton

Arsenal secured the win they needed at Everton to return to the top of the Premier League in a scrappy encounter at Hill Dickinson...

Liverpool hold on to beat nine-man Tottenham

Alexander Isak came off the bench to score for Liverpool but was forced off with injury as the Reds won a chaotic Premier League...

Bellingham and Mbappe on target as Real Madrid beat Sevilla

Kylian Mbappe equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 59 goals in a calendar year for Real Madrid in a hard-fought win over Sevilla which kept...

Haaland scores twice as Man City win to move top

Erling Haaland scored twice to help Manchester City beat beleaguered West Ham United for a fifth straight Premier League victory which moved them top...

Derek Boateng: Black Stars must start 2026 World Cup with win over Panama

Former Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng has urged the Black Stars to start their 2026 World Cup campaign with a decisive win, stressing that a...

Black Stars to face top teams in friendlies ahead of 2026 World Cup – Afriyie

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has expressed optimism that the Black Stars’ upcoming high-profile friendly matches will strengthen the team...

We took a stand against KP Boateng – Ex-Black Stars player on 2011 England friendly

Former Black Stars midfielder Derek Boateng has recounted how Kevin-Prince Boateng was excluded from the national team camp in 2011 ahead of a high-profile...

Hearts of Oak: Benjamin Asare set to make injury return against Aduana FC

Hearts of Oak assistant coach Abdul Gazale has hinted that goalkeeper Benjamin Asare could make a return to the starting lineup ahead of the...

Amorim attacks ‘feeling of entitlement’ at Man Utd

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has condemned the "feeling of entitlement" at the club and said players should use criticism and difficult moments...

Fifa owes fans thousands for resold World Cup tickets

World Cup 2026 ticket holders are owed thousands of pounds by Fifa for tickets they resold on the tournament's official marketplace, BBC Sport has...

Will Afcon 2025 be a defining moment for Morocco?

When the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday, hosts Morocco are hoping it leads to the culmination of an ambitious long-term...

Salah apologised to Liverpool players – Jones

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah apologised to his team-mates following his recent outburst, says Reds midfielder Curtis Jones. In an explosive interview, Salah said he felt like...

Ghana Premier League is one of the least attractive in Africa – Vincent Ekow Assafuah

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has criticised the Ghana Premier League (GPL), describing it as one of the least...

Trust the process – Kwesi Appiah appeals to Kotoko fans

A member of Asante Kotoko’s Interim Management Committee (IMC), Kwesi Appiah, has urged supporters to remain patient and united as the Porcupine Warriors chase...

2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Key matches set to thrill fans

The 15th round of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League gets underway this weekend, with matches scheduled from Saturday, December 20, through Wednesday, December 24. The...

I don’t just want to be a squad player – Thomas-Asante

Coventry City striker Brandon Thomas-Asante has set his sights on winning trophies with the Black Stars while making a meaningful impact on the team. The...