Already-eliminated Gabon have nothing but pride to play for on Wednesday when they face Africa Cup of Nations defending champions Ivory Coast in the final match of Group F.The Elephants, however, have yet to secure their final position in the â??Group of Deathâ?? and Emerse Faeâ??s team head into the encounter in Marrakesh looking to continue their Cup of Nations unbeaten run under the former midfielder.Gabon were tipped to compete for the top honours in Group F before

Ex-Asante Kotoko midfielder Michael Akuffo is currently undertaking an attachment with the club as part of his Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Coaching (Football) at the University of Education, Winneba.According to multiple reports, has been supervising warm-up and cool-down sessions at Adako Jachie Training ground.It is understood he will spend some weeks at the club as he continues towards his degree programme.Akuffo returned to school after hanging up his playing boots

As hostilities in the group phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gradually wind down, Sudan and Burkina Faso will battle for the second automatic qualification ticket in Group E at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Wednesday.Both sides have three points apiece heading into this contest, with Burkina Faso sitting second by virtue of goal difference, while the Falcons of Jediane are third in the table.Sudan opened their Nations Cup campaign in an unimpressive fashion, falling

Morocco coach Walid Regragui praised his players after a commanding 3-0 victory over Zambia secured qualification to the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as winners of Group A.The hosts made their intentions clear from the opening minutes, pressing with purpose and controlling the tempo. Their early dominance paid off in the ninth minute when Ayoub El Kaabi opened the scoring. A well-worked short corner from the right allowed Azzedine Ounahi to deliver to the far post,

The FIFA World Cup 2026 ticketing process has generated unprecedented global interest, with more than 150 million ticket requests submitted at the halfway stage of the Random Selection Draw phase.According to FIFA, applications have been received from fans in over 200 countries, making the tournament more than 30 times oversubscribed based on verified individual credit card entries. The scale of demand also exceeds historical benchmarks, standing at more than three times the total

Andre Ayew is reportedly undergoing a medical in the Netherlands ahead of a potential move to a top-flight club as the second round of the season approaches.The identity of the club has not been disclosed, though sources close to the former Ghana captain indicate that talks are at an advanced stage, with the deal subject to the successful completion of medical tests.Ayew has been without a club during the opening part of the season and is keen to return to competitive football.

FIFA has confirmed the list of Ghanaian referees cleared to officiate international matches during the 2026 calendar year.The approved roster comprises 23 officials, made up of 10 centre referees, 10 assistant referees, one futsal referee, one beach soccer referee, and one video assistant referee. Headlining the list is experienced official Daniel Laryea, who earns approval in a dual capacity as a centre referee and a video assistant referee.Among the new faces is assistant referee

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko has paid tribute to the clubâ??s travelling supporters, describing their backing as a vital source of motivation as his side continue their push at the top of the Ghana Premier League.Medeama are second in the standings with 30 points from 15 matches and face a demanding away test against Bibiani GoldStars on Wednesday.Tankoâ??s comments come after Medeama extended their unbeaten league run to 12 matches with a narrow 1-0 victory away to Heart

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko has confirmed the return of defender Mamudu Kamaradini ahead of Wednesdayâ??s rescheduled Ghana Premier League matchday 14 fixture against Bibiani Gold Stars, strengthening his squad at a critical stage of the title race.The Mauve and Yellow travel to Dunâ??s Park sitting second on the table with 30 points from 15 matches, level with leaders Asante Kotoko but behind on goal difference.Kamaradini had missed Medeamaâ??s previous outing due

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko has played down suggestions of a direct title showdown ahead of his sideâ??s meeting with Bibiani GoldStars, insisting his focus remains solely on his teamâ??s performance.Medeama travel to Dunâ??s Park sitting second in the Ghana Premier League standings, level on points with Asante Kotoko, while GoldStars are fifth and only two points off the summit.The rescheduled fixture has taken on added significance, with all three clubs tightly packed

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed satisfaction with his sideâ??s consistency after extending their unbeaten run to 12 matches in the 2025-26 Ghana Premier League, as attention turns to Wednesdayâ??s rescheduled matchday 14 fixture against Bibiani Gold Stars.The Mauve and Yellow sit second on the table with 30 points from 15 matches, level with leaders Asante Kotoko but behind on goal difference, and remain firmly in the title conversation.Medeama go into the encounter

Striker Ayoub El Kaabi scored a brace on Monday night to inspire Morocco to thump Zambia 3-0 in their final group match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The lethal forward started the Group A contest and netted his first of the day after just nine minutes into the first half. El Kaabi showed good positioning and ran onto a clever pass from Azzedine Ounahi to head into the Zambia net for the opening goal.In a game where El Kaabi led the lines with an impressive work ethic

Congo DR, already through to the knockouts, face Botswana in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group finale at Al Barid Stadium on Tuesday.A return of four points from a possible six has propelled Congo DR into the round of 16, but in contrast, Botswana have suffered an early exit after two defeats so far, setting the stage for a finale with differing ambitions.Entering the latest rendition of the Nations Cup as one of the dark horses worth keeping an eye on, Congo DR have further

Bibiani Gold Stars coach Fritz Schmid praised his players after a dramatic comeback win over Dreams FC, pointing to their response and effort at Dunâ??s Park.Gold Stars looked in trouble early in the Ghana Premier League Week 16 clash when Dreams FC took a 2-0 lead. The hosts responded with belief and fight, rallying to claim a dramatic 3-2 home win.Reflecting on the turnaround, Schmid highlighted both the challenges his side faced and the bravery shown by his players.â??First

Tournament favourites Senegal face Benin on Tuesday as Group D concludes at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier, with both sides well-placed to reach the knockout stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Benin arrive buoyed by a landmark 1â??0 victory over Botswana on Saturday, which marked the first AFCON win in the nationâ??s history, while the leaders sealed qualification following a hard fought 1â??1 draw with DR Congo in their previous outing.Beninâ??s AFCON campaign

Already assured of top spot in Group C, Nigeria face Uganda at Fez Stadium on Tuesday in round three of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage.The Super Eagles secured victories in their opening two games of the campaign and sit three points clear at the top of the group, while the Cranes are bottom on one point due to an inferior goal difference to third-placed Tanzania.Death, taxes and Nigeria making heavy weather of what appeared to be routine wins â?? the Super Eagles had

Tanzania and Tunisia will clash for the second automatic qualification spot in Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations when they meet at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday.The Taifa Stars enter this contest off the back of a 1-1 draw against neighbours Uganda, while their opponents will be looking to recover from a 3-2 loss to Nigeria.That defeat meant that if they were to keep alive hopes of making it through to the round of 16 for the first time in their history, they had to

Right to Dream Academy chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour has outlined what he â??lovesâ? about the institution after it was named Best Academy at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.The prestigious recognition, announced on Sunday, December 28, places the Ghana-based academy among the most respected development centres in world football and reinforces its growing influence beyond the African continent.The award highlights a model that combines elite football training with formal

Sudan's Ghanaian coach, Kwesi Appiah, has boldly declared his team's ambition to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after leading them to their first tournament victory in 13 years.A 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea, secured by a 74th-minute own goal from Saul Coco, has reignited Sudan's campaign and given them a clear path to the knockout stages.In a confident post-match statement, Appiah emphasised that the historic win was merely a stepping stone toward a

Following Sudan's historic victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a Sudanese journalist has detailed the profound, multi-layered impact Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah has had on the nation's football, crediting him with a transformation that borders on the miraculous.Journalist Ibrahim Salih, speaking to Sporty FM after Sudan's first AFCON win in 13 years, painted a vivid picture of Appiah's influence, which he ranked as the most significant factor in the team's