Hohoe United head coach Abdul Rahim Bashiru expressed his disappointment on Friday after the teamâ??s goalless stalemate in their Ghana Premier League fixture against Heart of Lions. In the Week 17 encounter played at Hohoe Sports Stadium, the hosts came closest to breaking the deadlock after the interval when they were awarded a penalty.However, captain Safianu Usman failed to capitalise, skying his effort and allowing Heart of Lions to escape punishment.Speaking in his post-match

As the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 concluded, the tournament's narrative wasn't just about emerging talentâ??it was also a celebration of enduring class.Two veteran forwards, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Emilio Nsue, carved their names into the history books by becoming some of the oldest goalscorers the competition has ever seen.Their crucial group-stage strikes reinforced a timeless AFCON truth: experience is just as decisive

Former Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has launched a strong critique of football's global schedule, urging domestic leagues to halt play during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).With about 33 players absent from Premier League squads alone for AFCON 2025, Ferdinand argues the current system undermines competition and disrespects African football."It doesn't make sense," Ferdinand stated bluntly. "We're diluting the product. When you have so

Mohamed Abdelrahman led Sudan into the knockout rounds with calm authority, carrying the hopes of a nation and the weight of the captainâ??s armband with quiet strength.His leadership helped the Falcons of Jediane secure a place in the last 16 of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Sudan progressed after finishing among the best third placed teams, a return to the knockout stage for the first time since 2012. The achievement has brought joy to Sudanese supporters."Progressing

Ahead of Sudan's clash with former champions Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16, coach Kwesi Appiah has expressed profound respect for his opponents while declaring his own team's unwavering belief and ambition.Having masterminded Sudan's remarkable journey to the knockout stage, the Ghanaian manager has instilled a newfound confidence in a squad that entered the tournament as heavy underdogs.This qualification was sealed with a hard-fought 1-0 victory

Safianu Usman missed a second-half penalty as Hohoe United were held to a goalless draw by Heart of Lions in a tightly contested Volta Regional derby at the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Friday afternoon.The hosts came closest to breaking the deadlock after the interval when they were awarded a penalty, raising hopes of a crucial home victory. However, captain Safianu Usman failed to capitalise, skying his effort and allowing Heart of Lions to escape punishment.Hohoe United created the

The head coach of Sudan, James Kwesi Appiah, has indicated that his side is ready for their Round of 16 clash against Senegal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Ghanaian gaffer and his side will take on the former champions in a tough match scheduled to be played on Saturday, January 3.Speaking ahead of the match, Kwesi Appiah emphasised that Sudan deserves to be in the Round of 16 stage of AFCON 2025, adding that his team is eyeing a deeper run into the tournament.Although

The Africa Cup of Nations has been overshadowed by tragedy following the death of the son of Burkina Faso midfielder Stephane Aziz Ki, a devastating development that has sent shockwaves through the tournament.Aziz Ki is currently on international duty with the Stallions, with the news emerging while he remains part of Burkina Fasoâ??s squad at the continental showpiece.His club side, Wydad Athletic Club, confirmed the heartbreaking loss in an official statement, offering condolences

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has admitted the potential departure of star winger Antoine Semenyo would be a â??massive hitâ?? for the club, as speculation intensifies over a shock move to Premier League champions Manchester City.Despite the growing â??noise aroundâ?? the forward, Iraola confirmed Semenyo will still be available for selection in the upcoming match against Arsenal on Saturday, insisting that â??nothing is signedâ?? yet.Speaking ahead of the

Antoine Semenyo has offered a rare personal insight into his life away from football by publicly sharing a video of his baptism, as speculation intensifies over his imminent move from Bournemouth to Manchester City.The Ghana international, who is closing in on a reported £65 million switch to the Etihad Stadium, used social media to reflect on what he described as the most successful year of his career, underpinned by faith and gratitude.The 25-year-old posted a collection of

Relegation-haunted Eleven Wonders will be desperate to turn their season around when they host Bibiani Gold Stars in their first match of the year on Sunday, January 4, 2026.Eleven Wonders are battling for survival, having recorded just a single win in the Ghana Premier League (W1, D3, L12).They will be targeting all three points against the defending champions at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in a bid to extend their stay in the top flight.However, the visitors, who are

Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has insisted that Antoine Semenyo will feature in Saturdayâ??s Premier League clash against Arsenal, dismissing suggestions that an imminent move to Manchester City could rule the forward out of the fixture.With speculation intensifying around Semenyoâ??s future, Iraola made it clear that, for now, the Ghana international remains firmly part of his plans.City are understood to be in advanced negotiations with Bournemouth over the in-form

Mozambique President Daniel Francisco Chapo has pledged a substantial financial incentive to the team ahead of their crucial Round of 16 clash against Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Mambas booked their place in the knockout stages after finishing as one of the four best third-placed teams at the tournament.Mozambique finished third in Group F, earning them a spot in the Round of 16 of the continental showpiece and marking a significant achievement for the nation.Following

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has confirmed his captain Kalidou Koulibaly is only suspended for their round of 16 clash against Sudan after receiving the marching orders in their final group game against Benin at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The 34-year-old defender, who led Senegal to victory at the 2021 edition of the tournament, was sent off in the 71st minute mark on Tuesday as his outfit cruised to a resounding 3-0 victory over the Squirrels in Group D in Tangier.Koulibaly was

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has tipped North African trio of Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia as candidate to annex the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.The continental showpiece is heating up, with Mali expected to lock horns with Tunisia in the round 16 on Saturday, January 3, 2026.As Mali gears up for the showdown, Tom Saintfiet has heaped praise on Tunisia, while tipping them as one of the favourite to secure the title."Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia are candidates to win

African football legend, Emmanuel Adebayor, believes the continent's flagship tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations is beyond just football. The biennial competition, which will be moved to a four-year interval from 2029, is currently ongoing is Morocco with 16 teams remaining after a blistering first round.Adebayor played at AFCON during the late 2000's for the Togo national team, but admits the competition has grown from just on-field action to off-field spectacle,

FC Samartex 1996 will be hoping to carry their midweek momentum into the Ghana Premier League when they welcome Young Apostles to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday afternoon for a matchday 17 encounter.The Timber Giants head into the fixture buoyed by a ruthless performance in the MTN FA Cup, where they dismantled lower-tier side Debiso Soccer Lions with a sensational 9-1 victory.That emphatic win not only underlined their attacking quality but also served as a timely confidence

Raheem Ayew, the eldest of the Ayew brothers, believes his youngest sibling. Jordan Ayew, was the rightful heir to the captaincy following the absence of Andre Ayew. The Black Stars captaincy generated huge controversy after Ghana coach Otto Addo decided to drop veteran forward and substantive skipper, Andre, from his team during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers and the 2026 World Cup race.He first named Thomas Partey as captain with Jordan and Alexander Djiku as his deputies, but after

Aduana FC will be eager to arrest a slight dip in form when they welcome Vision FC to the Nana Agyemang Badu Stadium in Dormaa Ahenkro on Sunday for matchday 17 of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.The Ogya Boysâ?? title ambitions have taken a minor setback in recent weeks, having managed just one victory in their last five league outings.A run that has also produced three draws and a defeat has slowed their momentum, but Aduana remain firmly in the title conversation.Sitting

Former Ghana international Matthew Amoah has returned to his former side, NAC Breda, joining the clubâ??s technical staff alongside former teammate Anouar Diba.Both will focus on developing and training the teamâ??s forwards and attacking unit.NAC Bredaâ??s technical director, Peter Maas, welcomed the appointments, saying, "With the addition of Matthew and Anouar, we're adding specific expertise to the current coaching staff."Both have been doing excellent