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

Senegal winger Krépin Diatta has added his voice to growing praise for Moroccoâ??s hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting the quality of stadiums and playing surfaces as a defining feature of the tournament.Speaking ahead of Senegalâ??s knockout-stage assignment against Sudan on Saturday, the Teranga Lions attacker described the conditions as ideal for high-level football, underlining their impact on performance and style of play.Diattaâ??s comments

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has backed Otto Addo to lead the team to success ahead of the 2026 World Cup. After failing to guide the Black Stars to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, Addo masterminded Ghana's qualification to the Munial scheduled for next summer in the USA, Canada and Mexico.The Black Stars finished as group winners with 25 points after 10 games during the qualifying series.Despite calls for Otto Addo's dismissal

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has cautioned the Black Stars not to underrate Panama. The West African country will face Panama in their group phase games of the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico next summer.Despite making their second appearance at the Mundial, Kingston believes Ghana's performance cannot be underestimated by Panama."Everyone is looking up to the game against Panama, but we should not underrate them.

Hohoe United have their back against the wall and they must conjure magic to upend their regional rivals Heart of Lions at home on Friday, 2 January 2026 in the first fixture to kick off the week 17 schedule.The newcomers are deep in the relegation fight and need the points to pull away from the drop.Hohoe United are placed 16th on the table with 17 points after 16 matches- not good enough.Last week, their trip to Basake Holy Stars was enveloped with a 2-0 defeat and they know they

Salim Adams is calm and focused ahead of Medeamaâ??s clash with Hearts of Oak, a fixture that brings memories but no weight for the midfielder.The former Hearts of Oak player is expected to feature when the two sides meet in Tarkwa, yet Adams insists the occasion carries no pressure.For him, the match is about preparation, team spirit, and using home support to their advantage rather than emotions.Medeama head into the game in steady form, having won two matches and drawn three

Ibrahim Tanko has praised Hearts of Oak as a tough opponent while backing Medeama to rise to the challenge when both sides meet this weekend in Tarkwa.The Medeama coach knows what to expect from the Phobians, especially after their recent record against his team, but he believes home support and his squadâ??s form can make the difference on the day.Medeama go into the game on the back of a steady run, with two wins and three draws from their last five matches, a sequence that

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko is keeping his focus on goals as his team prepares for Hearts of Oak, with training centred on finishing and play.After a mixed run, Tanko accepts that goals have not come easily, but he believes steady work on the training ground will change that. Medeama have won two and drawn three of their last five matches, a run that shows stability, even if the scorelines have not been kind.Speaking ahead of the Hearts game, the coach laid out the plan.â??There

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has indicated that his players are full of confidence heading into their Ghana Premier League fixture against Hearts of Oak this weekend.The league leaders will host the Phobians in a high-stakes fixture on Sunday, January 4, in what will be a Week 17 fixture of the ongoing 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Ibrahim Tanko disclosed that there is a good feeling in camp, especially after going

The head coach of Bechem United, Kobina Amissah, has charged his players to be disciplined on the field during their Week 17 fixture against Berekum Chelsea this weekend. The Hunters are scheduled to take on the Blues on Sunday, January 4, in their next match in the Ghana Premier League.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Kobina Amissah stressed the need for his team to capitalise on the chances they will create on the matchday, adding that discipline will be key to taking all

The head coach of Bechem United, Kobina Amissah, has rallied his players to move on from their humiliating defeat to Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League in their last match. The Hunters were in Kumasi last weekend and suffered a 6-0 defeat to the Porcupine Warriors in their Week 16 fixture.Speaking ahead of Bechem Unitedâ??s Week 17 fixture against Berekum Chelsea this weekend, Kobina Amissah lamented the scoreline in the Kotoko game but praised his players' performance

The head coach of Cameroonâ??s national team, David Pagou, is expecting a tough encounter against South Africa in the Round 16 stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Indomitable Lions will take on the Bafana Bafana on Sunday, January 4, in a match scheduled to kick off at 19:00 GMT.Speaking ahead of the match, Pagou described South Africa as a strong and stubborn opponent, adding that the upcoming tie will be tough for his side."We know that the South African

Asante Kotoko have ended their interest in Ivorian forward David Dosso Inza, with the player having now returned to his home country.The Porcupine Warriors, who currently sit second on the Ghana Premier League, were evaluating the striker as a potential addition to bolster their attacking line for the remainder of the season.However, after a period of assessment and discussions, the club has decided not to proceed with the signing.The decision marks a clear shift in strategy for