Pape Gueye produced a dominant all-round display in midfield and attack to claim Man of the Match as Senegal overturned a deficit to defeat Sudan 3â??1 in Tangier and secure a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals.The midfielder struck twice in the first half, completely turning the game around after Sudanâ??s early shock.Sudan had stunned the defending champions after just six minutes when Aamir Abdallah finished a rapid counter with a brilliant curling effort.Senegal needed

Pape Gueye netted a brilliant first half brace as Senegal came from a goal down to beat Kwesi Appiah's Sudan 3-1 and progress to the last eight of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Sudan, led by the Ghanaian trainer, had taken a shock lead through Aamir Abdallah after 6 minutes but Gueye's double and substitute Ibrahima Mbaye's strike ensured the former champions keep their AFCON hopes alive.Meanwhile, captain and legengary forward Sadio Mane, was the

Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Danso made his debut for Livingston FC in the Scottish Premiership following his winter transfer move. The 25-year-old officially joined Livingston on January 1 from Norwegian outfit Stabaek, and started from the bench in their away trip to Heart of Midlothian.Danso replaced Scott Pittman with 17 minutes remaining as the visitors chased an equalizer.However, Craig Halket's 18th minute strike was enough for the hosts to collect all three points.Meanwhile,

Ghana defender Joseph Aidoo enjoyed full game time in La Liga for the first time after his comeback from injury to help Celta Vigo to a thumping 4-1 victory over Valencia. The defender who spent close to a year on the sidelines following an anterior cruciate ligament tear started for the Sky Blues on Saturday as they welcomed their opponents at the Balaidos.Aidoo marshalled the three-man defence of Celta, sitting in the middle with Javi Rodriguez and ex-Chelsea left-back Marcus

Tyrese Asante scored in the second half to complete a 3-1 victory for Maccabi Tel Aviv over Hapoel Jerusalem in Round 17 of the Israeli Ligat Ha'al at the Teddy Malcha Stadium.The Dutch-Ghanaian defender started at right back and played the match, delivering a display that pleased fans. His goal arrived in the 71st minute when he stepped forward and fired a right footed strike from outside the box into the bottom corner following a pass from Elad Madmon.Maccabi Tel Aviv took

All eyes will be on Swedru on Matchday 17 as Swedru All Blacks host in-form Asante Kotoko in what could be a decisive night for head coach Ahmed Fathi.Reports around the club suggest the hierarchy are seriously considering sacking him if he fails to beat Kotoko, adding intense pressure to an already highâ??stakes fixture.On the pitch, All Blacks have shown signs of resilience in recent weeks. They have won two, lost one and drawn two of their last five Ghana Premier League matches,

Struggling Ghana Premier League side Hohoe United have fired head coach, Tijani Abdul Rahim Bashiru after five months in-charge.The former Young Apostles coach led the newcomers into relegation zone after 17 matches- the first half of the season.Fridayâ??s uninspiring 0-0 draw with regional rivals Heart of Lions drafted his obituary and that informed the managementâ??s decision.He was tasked to steer the club to safety in their debut season but the results have been far from

In-form Karela United travel to Abrankese for the final round of games in the first half of the season to face wobbly Nations FC. The Tamale-based club have enjoyed a strong first half, sitting comfortably in seventh position with 24 points from 16 matches.Meanwhile, Nations FC, who were contenders for the title last season have falling drastically, leading to the sacking of coach Kassim Mingle. Nations FC have accumulated only 19 points in 16 games, and are just two points above

Walton and Hersham boss Jakub Pietrzak could not hide his enthusiasm after securing the signing of attacker Francis Amartey, describing him as exactly the kind of profile he wanted to bring into the squad.â??We are excited to welcome Francis to the club. When I heard he became available, I was interested in a profile like that straight away,â? Pietrzak explained, underlining how quickly the move gathered pace once the opportunity arose.For the manager, Amarteyâ??s track

Walton & Hersham have added English-Ghanaian forward Francis Amartey to their attacking options, a signing that brings proven non-league experience and fresh energy to the Swansâ?? frontline.The 26-year-old arrives from Bracknell Town, where he made 23 appearances this season before moving on at the start of the New Year.Amarteyâ??s journey has taken him across several well-known non-league sides, including Aldershot Town, Weymouth, Slough Town and Hampton &

AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine is set to announce a major USD 200,000 sponsorship package for Medeama SC, providing a timely boost ahead of the clubâ??s high-profile Ghana Premier League clash against Hearts of Oak on Sunday.The one-year renewable deal is expected to strengthen Medeamaâ??s financial position and lift confidence within the camp as they prepare for a match that could have a decisive impact on the title race. Medeama head into the weekend aiming to secure victory

Black Stars forward Inaki Williams and his wife Patricia Morales have welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Niko, a heartfelt nod to Inakiâ??s younger brother and teammate, Nico Williams.The couple shared the happy news on Instagram with a tender photo of the newbornâ??s tiny foot and the date of his birth, 01/01/2026.â??Welcome to the world, Niko! Our family is growing and our hearts are overflowing with love. Thank you for so much in such a short time,â? the

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas Ud Didi Dramani is focused on maintaining consistency as his side prepares to face Medeama SC.The Phobians will travel to TNA Park on Sunday, January 4, for their Matchday 17 clash against the Yellow and Mauve outfit. Medeama come into the game in strong form, having collected seven points from their last three matches.Didi Dramani emphasized the importance of staying disciplined and adapting to Medeamaâ??s attacking style.â??We need to continue

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been named in the 2025 Premier League Fan Team of the Year. The 25-year-old has been in a superlative form for AFC Bournemouth in the ongoing 2025/26 season.Semenyo, who is expected to join Manchester City in January from the Cherries has scored nine goals in 19 matches with three assists to his credit.In 2025, he ranked fifth for goals (15) and third for shots on target (47). His form this season has been exceptional â?? only Erling

Former Ghana international, Laryea Kingston, has called on the Black Stars technical team to assign scouts to keep a close eye on 2026 World Cup group opponents. Ghana have been housed in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia ahead of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.With less than six months to kick-start the Mundial, Kingston has asked the technical handlers to deploy scouts on their opponents."I believe there should be scouts

Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah says they aim to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (ACON) to ease the war in the country.The Falcons of Jediane will face Senegal in the Round of 16 of the tournament later today at the Tangier Grand Stadium later today with kick-off scheduled at 16:00 GMT.Speaking to the media, Appiah admitted the challenge that lies ahead but stressed that Sudan are determined to go as far as possible in the tournament.The Ghanaian gaffer stressed that the

Benin midfielder Dokou Dodo has played down reports of an exceptional financial incentive ahead of his sideâ??s Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 meeting with Egypt on Monday, insisting he has no knowledge of any bonus promised for victory.Speaking amid growing speculation in Beninâ??s media, Dodo addressed claims that the federation president had earmarked a 300,000 dollar reward to motivate the squad for the knockout tie against the seven-time African champions.The defender

New signing Frank Awere is expected to make his official debut for Swedru All Blacks this Sunday in a crucial Ghana Premier League clash against Asante Kotoko.Awere, whose registration is set to be finalised ahead of the match, could provide a timely boost for a Swedru All Blacks side sitting in 11th place. His arrival comes as the team seeks to move higher up the table to at least secure a spot in the top flight for next season.The debut is set against a significant backdrop, as

Sudan captain Mohamed Abdelrahman believes Senegal are a strong and experienced team and that facing them will demand focus, courage and unity from his side.Sudan, champions in 1970, booked a place in the round of 16 after finishing among the best third placed teams in the group stage. The achievement has brought rare smiles to supporters back home, offering a sense of pride and unity during a period marked by hardship and uncertainty.For Abdelrahman, reaching the knockout phase

The struggles for Heart of Lions deepened on Friday with a goalless draw against Hohoe United Chelsea, extending their winless run in the Ghana Premier League to seven matches.The club, which showed promise earlier in the season, is now in a severe slump. Their form of four defeats and three draws in this stretch has seen them fall to sixth place on the league table. The sequence of resultsâ??two draws, four losses, and another drawâ??underscores a team that has lost its way