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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...

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...