Head coach of Ivory Coast Emerse Fae has admitted his outfit face a daunting task in retaining the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco.The West African football heavyweights has already booked a place in the knockout stage of the 2025 AFCON tournament, being held in the North African country.Fae and his charges emerged victorious in the 2023 tournament, held on home soil and are in contention for the current edition in Morocco.Speaking in an interview, Fae admitted retaining

The Egyptian Football Association is considering bidding for the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations hosting right, Africasoccer.com has reported. Currently, the continental showpiece is being held in Morocco, with Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania set to co-host the 2027 edition for the first time in history.With AFCON set to be run every four years after the 2027 edition, Egypt, another North African country is said to be considering a bid for the hosting right in 2028.A source close to the

 Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly endured a difficult game after being sent off 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 given the marching orders 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 initially shown a yellow card for a challenge on Aiyegun Tosin,

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae has backed the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of two, insisting the change could benefit the development of football on the continent.Before the commencement of the AFCON 2025 in Morocco, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, the President of CAF confirmed the continental showpiece will be held every four from 2028.The continental showpiece has been staged every two years since 1968, with the

Arsene Kouassi stole the spotlight in Casablanca, earning Man of the Match honors with a late finish that secured Burkina Fasoâ??s 2-0 win over Sudan and confirmed second place in Group E at AFCON 2025.Burkina Faso began with intent and were rewarded in the 16th minute when Lassina Traore climbed highest from a corner and headed past the Sudan goalkeeper. The Stallions looked in control, yet Sudan were handed a lifeline when Herve Koffi conceded a penalty. Al Gozoli Nooh stepped

Ghanaian tactician James Kwesi Appiah has guided Sudan into the Round 16 stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The feat was confirmed on Wednesday despite Sudanâ??s 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final Group E match of the tournament.Before the match today, Sudan had already secured three points from their last match when they battled to defeat Equatorial Guinea 1-0. In todayâ??s encounter played at Stade Mohamed V, Burkina Faso wanted the three points more

Algeria stormed to a strong finish in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday, defeating Equatorial Guinea 3-1 to top Group E.The Desert Foxes set the tone early and took the lead in the 19th minute when Zineddine Belaid rose highest to meet a perfectly delivered corner kick, powering a bullet header from around the penalty spot into the left post and beyond the reach of the goalkeeper.Algeria doubled their advantage six minutes later through Fares

Kwasi Siboâ??s future at Real Oviedo looks increasingly uncertain, with the club open to selling the Ghanaian midfielder before his contract expires in June 2026.Oviedo have already received proposals from MLS sides, while a move to Mexican club Pachuca is also on the table as they assess offers they deem satisfactory. A contract renewal has not been ruled out, but all signs point toward an exit as interest grows.Behind the scenes, Sibo has asked Oviedo to sanction his departure

Ghanaian defender Jerome Opoku is edging closer to a move from Istanbul Basaksehir to Trabzonspor, with talks between the two clubs described as intensive and progressing well.According to reports in Turkey, the 27-year-old centre-back is understood to be ready for the switch as Trabzonspor push to strengthen their squad for the Super Lig title race.Opoku only joined Basaksehir in July 2024 on a deal running until June 2027, but his performances have quickly attracted attention.

Medeama SC climbed back to the summit of the Ghana Premier League following a hard-fought goalless draw against reigning champions Gold Stars FC at Duns Park on Wednesday.Despite failing to find the back of the net, Ibrahim Tankoâ??s side delivered an impressive performance on the road, earning a valuable point to extend their unbeaten run to 13 matches. The result underlined Medeamaâ??s consistency and resilience as they continue their strong push for domestic dominance.Both

Midfielder Prince Badu has described his move to Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko as a big moment in his career. The defensive midfielder signed for the Porcupine Warriors on a three-year contract on Wednesday, December 31.Speaking in his maiden interview, Badu admitted that the expectation at his new club is huge. Ready for the challenge ahead, the midfielder said the high expectation only motivates him to work hard and give his all to the club.â??Joining Kotoko is

As part of the ongoing Buem Experience Festival, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, Member of Parliament for Buem and Minister for Sports and Recreation, spent time with his constituents in a heartfelt outreach that has become a Christmas tradition in the constituency.In a show of deep community connection and care, Hon. Adams led a generous distribution exercise that saw over 700 bags of rice, along with cooking oil, eggs, bottled water, assorted drinks, and cash tokens, shared among families

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has shared his delight with the signing of defensive midfielder Prince Badu, insisting that the player will give his side the needed balance in midfield.The Kumasi-based outfit announced the acquisition of Badu on Wednesday, December 31, indicating that he has signed on a three-year deal from fellow Ghana Premier League side Nations FC.Speaking on the new signing, Karim Zito backed Prince Badu to help Asante Kotoko maintain stability and

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have announced the signing of defensive midfielder Prince Badu as the club reinforces its squad for the second round of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.In an official notice on Wednesday, December 31, the club indicated that Badu has signed a three-year contract and joins from fellow Premier League side Nations FC.â??Asante Kotoko is pleased to announce the signing of defensive midfielder Prince Badu on a three-year contract following

Ghana forward Inaki Williams has descended heavily on organisers of the Super Super Cup for sending the games to Saudi Arabia. The Spanish Super Cup has been held in the Asia nation since the 2029/20 season following an agreement with the Spanish Football Federation. It will continue till 2029.The mini-tournament pits the winners of the league and runners-up to the champions of the Copa del Rey and the losing finalist.â??For me, playing (the tournament) in Saudi Arabia is

Thirty-one players have been invited to the Black Princesses camp as preparations intensify for Ghanaâ??s FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier against South Africa.The squad will assemble at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram to continue training ahead of the third-round qualifying tie scheduled for February 2026. Ghana earned their place at this stage after a dominant 4-0 aggregate victory over Tunisia in the previous round.As part of the build-up, Ghana

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the broadcast selections for Matchday 17 of the Premier League, with two fixtures scheduled to be shown live across multiple platforms in early January 2026.According to the GFA, the selected matches will be aired live on TV3 and Onua TV, the leagueâ??s official broadcast partners. Fans will also have the option to stream the games on the Adesa+ platform.The first televised fixture will take place on Friday, January 2, when Hohoe

Berekum Chelsea will host Young Apostles in an all-Ghana Premier League clash in the MTN FA Cup Round of 32 at the Golden City Park on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.The New Yearâ??s Eve encounter sees both sides aiming for a place in the Round of 16 after successfully navigating the previous stage. Berekum Chelsea reached this round with a 2-1 win over Zone One B leaders Debibi United, while Young Apostles progressed after defeating Dormaa Unity in the Round of 64.In the league,

Goalkeeper David Akologo has parted ways with Bolivian topflight side Club Aurora. The 27-year-old Ghanaian-Bolivian shot-stopper leaves after two successful spells with Aurora, with his first stint in 2021.He spent the last three years at Aurora, where he established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in South America, earning him an invitation to the Bolivia national team."Today I have to say goodbye to a great club, a club that opened its doors for me and made me

Spanish club Granada CF have parted ways with young Ghanaian forward William Owusu. The 21-year-old leaves after just 12 months with the club's second team, Recreativo Granada.Owusu had joined the club at the start of 2025 from Atletico Porcua on a two-and-a-half year deal, but failed to make an appearance for the Segunda Division side."Official Statement: William Owusu and Granada Football Club have reached an agreement to terminate their contractual relationship.