President of the Sudanese Football Association, Mutasim Jaafar Sir Al-Khatim, held a dinner for the Falcons of Jediane ahead of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations clash against Equatorial Guinea.Sudan takes on Equatorial Guinea in their second Group E clash, scheduled to take place at the Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat in Morocco on Sunday, December 28, 2025.As coach Kwasi Appiah and his charges gears up for the match, the Sudan football leader has held a special dinner for

Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir has targeted victory against Angola in their final group game in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.The record AFCON title holders narrowly defeated the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in their second Group B game on Friday, earning them qualification to the knockout stage.And according to Shobeir, the Pharaohs will play better when they take on Angola in a high-stake clash on Monday."We can play better after getting rid of the

Head coach of Vision FC Nana Kwaku Agyemang has eulogized his player following their hard-fought victory against Nations FC in the Ghana Premier League on Saturday.The Tema-based outfit narrowly triumphed over the Abrankese-based outfit at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex to climb out of the relegation zoneSetsofia Aqetey's first half strike was enough for the home team to snatch maximum points in the week 16 of the Premier League.Vision FC also ended their seven-match

Nations FC coach Stephen Frimpong Manso insists his outfit deserved at a least a point in their Ghana Premier League defeat to Vision FC.The Tema-based outfit secured a hard-fought victory over the Abrankese-based outfit on Saturday to climb out of the relegation zone.Setsofia Aqetey's first half strike was enough for the home team to snatch maximum points in the week 16 of the Premier League.The teenage midfielder opened his Vision FC account in spectacular fashion as his

The Kofi Adams Foundation (KAF) has rolled out its flagship grassroots football initiative - the KAF Community Football Championship, uniting communities across the Buem Constituency in a contest of skill, pride and opportunity.The 2026 edition kicked off on 1st January in New Ayoma, featuring the group stages, and will climax on 2nd January at the Jasico Park in Jasikan with the semi-finals and grand finale.The championship has grown in scale, visibility, and technical depth, reaffirming

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been widely praised as a clear demonstration of Moroccoâ??s readiness to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with organisation, infrastructure and hospitality meeting the highest international standards.Sports analyst Abdel Aziz Al-Balghiti described the tournament as exceptional, saying the level of organisation exceeded expectations and went beyond what is traditionally seen on the African continent. Speaking to Hespress, he noted that Morocco met

Head coach of Mali Tom Saintfiet has slammed officiating in their second Africa Cup of Nations match against Egypt.The highly competitive Group A match, held at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah on Friday, December 26, 2025 ended in a 1-1 draw.Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz opened the scoring for the Atlas Lions before the half hour mark after converting perfectly from the spot.But the Eagles managed to restore parity in the 64th-minute through Lassine Sinayoko, who converted from

Senegal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their second group stage match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Sadio Mane once again at the centre of the action.Mane found the net for Senegal, but his goal was not enough to secure all three points. His goal cancelled out Cedric Bakambuâ??s opener for DR Congo. Senegal created several clear openings and enjoyed spells of control, yet were unable to fully capitalise on their chances.Speaking after the match, Mane admitted

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola declined to confirm or deny reports linking the club with a January move for Ghana international Antoine Semenyo, as speculation around the Bournemouth forward continues to gather pace.Semenyo has been strongly linked with several Premier League clubs following his impressive form this season. Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea are all reported to have shown interest, with Tottenham said to have offered a lucrative salary package and Chelsea

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, currently underway in Morocco and running until January 21, is being played against a backdrop of growing concern over ticket access and stadium attendance.Spanish newspaper Marca reports a visible contrast between officially sold-out matches and the number of empty seats inside stadiums, pointing to what it describes as digital and economic barriers preventing many fans from supporting their national teams. The issue was highlighted on Friday at

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos claims that even Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah expressed surprise at the controversial penalty decision that decided their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations clash on Friday.The match, which Egypt won 1-0, turned on a disputed first-half incident where South African defender Khuliso Mudau inadvertently made contact with Salahâ??s face while competing for a high ball. The referee awarded a penalty, which Salah converted in the 45th minute.Speaking

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has rued missed chances following stalemate against Mali in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.The highly competitive Group A match, held at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah on Friday, December 26, 2025 ended in a 1-1 draw.Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz opened the scoring for the Atlas Lions before the half hour mark after converting perfectly from the spot.But the Eagles managed to restore parity in the 64th-minute through Lassine Sinayoko,

Vision FC secured a hard-fought victory over visiting Nations FC on Saturday to climb out of the relegation zone thanks to Setsofia Aqetey's first half strike.The teenage midfielder opened his Vision FC account in spectacular fashion as his cool finish at the death of the first half sealed a much-needed victory over Nations FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex .The Tema-based side also ended their seven-match winless run to move into 12th place in the league standings

Wilfred Ndidi says the memory of Nigeria's shock 2021 Africa Cup of Nations elimination is a powerful motivator as the Super Eagles prepare to face Tunisia again in the 2025 tournament this Saturday.Nigeria, after a flawless group stage in 2021, were heavy favourites but were stunned 1-0 in the Round of 16 by a Youssef Msakni goal for Tunisia.Speaking ahead of the December 27 clash (20:00 GMT), the Nigerian captain acknowledged the pain of that defeat but stressed the teamâ??s

Wilfred Ndidi has channelled the sting of a past AFCON defeat into a determined vow for revenge as Nigeria prepares to face Tunisia in a high-stakes 2025 group stage clash.The Nigerian captain pointed directly to the Super Eagles' shocking 1-0 loss to Tunisia in the 2021 tournament's Round of 16 as the driving force behind Saturday's mission. Despite being heavy favourites in 2021 after a perfect group stage, Nigeria was eliminated by a Youssef Msakni goal.Speaking

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has revealed that Nigeriaâ??s painful elimination to Tunisia at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations is serving as a powerful source of motivation ahead of their 2025 group-stage rematch.Ndidi recalled how a dominant Nigerian side, having won all three group games in 2021, was stunned 1-0 by Youssef Msakniâ??s goal in the Round of 16. Speaking ahead of Saturday's clash (20:00 GMT), the midfielder made it clear that the team is driven by the

Defending champions Ivory Coast and five-time winners Cameroon will meet in a crucial Group F clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Marrakesh on Sunday, December 28, as both teams look to build on their winning starts to the tournament.Victory for either of the continental heavyweights would be enough to confirm their progression to the knockout stages of the competition.Ivory Coast head into the fixture level on three points at the top of Group F after opening their title

Both looking to build on winning starts to their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaigns, Algeria and Burkina Faso meet at Stade Prince Moulay Hassan on Sunday evening.Victory for either nation would all but secure a place in the knockout stages, but with their last three encounters ending level, another tight and finely balanced contest could be in store.Algeria opened their AFCON campaign in emphatic fashion, asserting their authority with a commanding 3-0 win over Sudan to seize

Equatorial Guinea clash with Sudan in a pivotal 2025 Africa Cup of Nations fixture on Sunday at Stade Mohamed V.After opening losses, both teams now seek a response, with a win crucial for boosting their qualification hopes as they sit third and fourth in Group E.After reaching the knockout stages in all four of their previous AFCON appearances, Equatorial Guinea appeared on track to win their group opener against Burkina Faso.Nzalang Nacional, despite playing much of the second

Gabon and Mozambique will be seeking to get their Africa Cup of Nations campaigns back on track when they meet in a Group F clash at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir.The former suffered a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their opening match, while the latter lost to defending champions Ivory Coast by the same scoreline.Gabon arrived at the Africa Cup of Nations unbeaten within 90 minutes in six games (W4, D2), and that run gave them a measure of confidence ahead of their opening game.However,