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

Cameroon get their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations underway with a clash against Gabon on Wednesday, December 24 in Agadir.A nation that was once regarded as one of Africa's footballing powerhouses, Cameroon will be desperate to reclaim that title in Morocco, but it will not be easy.Cameroon are undoubtedly going through a tough time in the world of football, after failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in North America.The Indomitable Lions currently hold the African record

Two former Africa Cup of Nations champions, Algeria and Sudan, face off in Rabat on Wednesday, a crucial match that could shape their chances of advancing from Group E.Having exited at the group stage at AFCON 2021 and 2023, the Fennecs need a positive start in Morocco against an opponent without a win in this competition since 2012.When Algeria ended a 29-year wait for Cup of Nations success in 2019, little did the Desert Warriors know that beating Senegal would be their last victory

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

Algeria head into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a renewed mindset, as head coach Vladimir Petkovic urges his players to leave past disappointments behind and focus firmly on the present challenge.After two difficult AFCON campaigns, which saw the Desert Foxes fail to reach the knockout stages in the 2021 and 2023 editions, a sharp contrast to their title-winning success in 2019, Petkovic has stressed the importance of moving forward."The most important thing is

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has dismissed claims that Ghana Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has gone unpaid for nine months, clarifying that the government owes him only half of his salary.Reports recently suggested that the 50-year-old coach had not received his full remuneration for several months.However, speaking to Citi Sports, Adams acknowledged that while there are outstanding payments to some national team coaches, measures are being taken to ensure

The $9 million prize Ghanaâ??s Black Stars will receive for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be deposited into the countryâ??s newly established Sports Fund, Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has confirmed.Under the expanded 48-team tournament format, every qualifying nation is set to receive a minimum of $10.5 million, comprising $9 million in prize money for group-stage participation and an additional $1.5 million earmarked for preparation expenses.Speaking

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku contributed to one of Istanbul Basaksehir's goals in their thumping 5-1 victory over Gazientep in the Turkish Superlig on Monday evening. The lanky centre-back, started again for the Istanbul-based club, and lasted the entire duration, delivering a five-star performance in the thrilling victory.Opoku put the icing on the cake after spotting Ivan Brnic for his side's fifth goal.Meanwhile, Eldor Shomurov gave Basaksehir the lead in the 21st

Legendary Ghanaian footballer, Andre Ayew has shared a heartwarming moment with President of the country, John Dramani Mahama. Ayew met the first gentleman of the nation at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday during the Legacy Rise Boxing night. A night which saw stars and top personalities assemble to watch the epic boxing bout between Freezy McBones and Jonathan 'Worldwide' Tetteh.The event was organised by son of the President, Sharaf Mahama, Ghana's

Fast-rising Ghanaian defender, Stephen Acquah, has signed a contract extension with Danish topflight side FC Nordsjaelland.The Right to Dream Academy product inked a new deal which will keep him at FC Nordsjaelland until 2030.The teen sensation was rewarded with a new deal just 18 months following his move from the Ghana-based academy to the Danish outfit.Within the period, Acquah has been a regular at the club, making 22 appearances for the first team across all competitions."I

Tottenham Hotspur have ended their interest in Ghana and AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo ahead of the winter transfer window. The Black Stars forward will become available in the January market, with a release clause of £65 million for any club interested in his services.Spurs earlier showed interest in Semenyo during the summer window, and were one of the clubs in the race for his signature ahead of next month's transfer business period.However, according to