The head coach of Nigeriaâ??s Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has admitted that his team needs to improve at seeing off games after their opening match against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Chelleâ??s side was wasteful throughout the match on Tuesday, but fortunately managed to secure a 2-1 victory at the end of the 90 minutes.Speaking in his post-match interview, the coach shared his delight about the victory, but stressed that his team must work to kill off

Elias Achouri impressed with a top performance for Tunisia on Tuesday night, netting a stunning brace to lead his nation to a 3-1 victory over Uganda in their opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Carthage Eagles made a fast start to the encounter and took the lead inside the opening ten minutes. Hannibal Mejbriâ??s well-delivered corner caused problems in the Ugandan box, allowing Ellyes Skhiri to rise highest and power a header in off the left post to put Tunisia

Nigeria began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday evening, with Ademola Lookman scoring the decisive goal barely a minute after the Taifa Stars had drawn level.The Super Eagles controlled much of the first half and saw their pressure rewarded nine minutes before the break. Semi Ajayi rose highest to power home a header from Alex Iwobiâ??s corner, which had been won moments earlier after Bakari Mwamnyeto cleared Victor

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has made it clear that his preferred destination in the upcoming January transfer window is Manchester City.The Bournemouth manâ??s ambition to compete for trophies is reportedly a key factor behind his desire to link up with Pep Guardiolaâ??s side, reflecting a clear career focus as he looks to progress at the highest level.Despite Semenyoâ??s preference, no formal agreement has yet been reached, with the January window opening in the coming

Nicolas Jackson delivered a brilliant performance as Senegal opened their AFCON 2025 campaign with a commanding 3â??0 victory over Botswana in Tangier, earning the man of the match award.The Lions of Teranga were dominant from the first whistle, immediately pinning Botswana back and creating waves of chances.Jackson finally made the breakthrough five minutes before half-time, arriving perfectly to meet a precise cross from Ismail Jakobs and steering in a first-time finish that

Nicolas Jackson announced himself at AFCON 2025 with the tournamentâ??s first brace, firing Senegal to a commanding 3â??0 victory over Botswana in Tangier.The defending African champions were in control from the start, using their power and pace in attack to pin Botswana deep inside their own half.Jackson finally broke Botswanaâ??s resistance five minutes before the break, timing his run perfectly to meet Ismail Jakobsâ?? measured cross from the left with a precise firstâ??time

Chelsea will not be pressing ahead with a January bid for Bournemouthâ??s Antoine Semenyo, despite having previously made an initial enquiry into the forwardâ??s availability, The Athletic has reported.The Ghana striker remains on Stamford Bridgeâ??s radar, but the club has decided against taking talks beyond a preliminary stage, instead placing faith in the attacking options already at Enzo Marescaâ??s disposal.Chelseaâ??s interest was limited to a late check on

Senegal made a commanding start to their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Botswana in Tangier on Tuesday evening, led by a clinical brace from Nicholas Jackson.The former champions dominated proceedings from the opening whistle and underlined their title credentials with a performance full of control, tempo, and attacking intent as they began their bid to reclaim the crown lost to Cote dâ??Ivoire in 2023.Jackson opened the scoring five minutes

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has charged his players to stay focused as they gear up for their Week 15 fixture against Eleven Wonders in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.Speaking in his pre-match interview, the experienced tactician described the upcoming midweek fixture as a tricky one.Although Eleven Wonders are struggling to compete in the league, Karim Zito insists that his players must not underrate the opponent.â??Itâ??s very tricky because this is a league

Manchester United are determined to keep Kobbie Mainoo at Old Trafford even as the midfielder grows increasingly frustrated with his role under head coach Ruben Amorim and pushes for a possible January exit.Despite internal tensions and external interest, the club remain reluctant to sanction a departure, believing the 20-year-old remains central to their long-term plans.Mainoo, who has Ghanaian heritage despite representing England at international level, has seen his standing

Transfer interest from Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United is not affecting Antoine Semenyoâ??s performances, according to Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, who insists the forward remains fully committed amid growing speculation around his future.Iraola played down the impact of the January transfer noise, stressing that his priority is ensuring the Ghana international continues to deliver on the pitch for the Cherries.Semenyo has emerged as one of the most sought-after

Theo Bongondaâ??s first-half strike proved decisive as the Democratic Republic of Congo opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Benin at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat.Carrying confidence from their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, the Leopards began assertively and imposed themselves early with sharp movement and quick circulation of the ball.Their initiative paid off in the 16th minute when Bongonda capitalised

Medeama SC defender Kamaradini Mamudu shared his disappointment on Monday after the team dropped points in their Ghana Premier League encounter against Basake Holy Stars. In the Week 15 fixture played at TnA Stadium, the Yellow and Mauves had to rally from behind to score late to secure a point from a 1-1 draw.Speaking in his post-match interview, Kamaradini Mamudu lamented over missed chances, arguing that Medeama SC would have earned all three points if they had been clinical

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has emphasised that his team will not underrate Eleven Wonders in mid-week when the two teams lock horns in the Ghana Premier League.The Porcupine Warriors will be in Accra on Wednesday, December 24, to take on Wonders in their Week 15 clash of the 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Karim Zito described the fixture as a tricky one, stressing that Kotoko cannot underrate Eleven Wonders because

Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has reinforced his desire to hang onto sought-after winger Antoine Semenyo, but accepts that the Ghana forward's future is out of his control.The 25-year-old has been linked to Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool.However, fresh reports have emerged suggesting that Chelsea have enquired about signing the former Bristol City forward in January.Quizzed about the future of Semenyo, the Spanish manager said, "Antoine

Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic has underlined the need for thorough preparation and respect for every opponent as the Desert Foxes prepare for their group-stage campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Speaking ahead of the tournament, Petkovic offered a clear assessment of Algeriaâ??s opponents, stressing that no match will be straightforward. He described Sudan as â??a very energetic and well-organised team, dangerous in the way they use the ball,â? warning that

Canadian Premier League giants Forge FC have re-signed Nana Ampomah for another two years, the club have announced.The former Ghana international was available on a free-transfer after the expiration of his contract with the Hamilton-based side at the end of the 2025 campaign.Ampomah was key figure in Bobby Smyrniotisâ?? side where he made the CPLâ??s MVP shortlist.His fast-paced, technically brilliant brand of football on the wing added electricity to Forgeâ??s attack.â??Nana

Premier League side Chelsea have made an initial enquiry about signing Ghana international Antoine Semenyo in January.According to a report by The Athletic, Chelsea had planned to sign a new forward in the summer but have contacted Semenyoâ??s camp about the conditions of a deal, with a view to potentially accelerating their plans to January.They are one of a number of clubs interested in the Bournemouth forward, whose contract with the club runs until 2030, and contains a

Familiar deep runners Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea will kick off their Africa Cup of Nations campaigns in Group E as the two nations square off at the Mohammed V Stadium on Wednesday.Both sides aim to improve on their round-of-16 finishes in the previous edition, though the Stallions have reached at least the semi-finals in three of their last five continental appearances, while Nzalang Nacional claimed a quarter-final berth in three of four prior participations.With one of

Ghana interactional Nicolas Opoku produced another outstanding display for Kasimpasa at the weekend despite falling short to Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Liga.Opoku, the most consistent Ghanaian defender in Europe started and played full throttle of the match as his outfit succumbed to a 3-0 away defeat to Galatasaray.Despite the defeat, the former Udinese and Amiens SC star showcased his defensive prowess in the match. Opoku was rated high in the clash, signaling his consistency