The early signs at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations point towards another high-scoring tournament, with the opening four matches averaging two goals per game.Morocco opened the competition with a 2-0 win over Comoros, followed by a 1-1 draw between Mali and Zambia. Group B also produced goals, as South Africa defeated Angola 2-1 in Marrakech, while Egypt required a late Mohamed Salah strike to claim a 2-1 comeback victory over Zimbabwe. In total, eight goals have been scored from

Mohamed Salah delivered when it mattered most as Egypt began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a hard-fought comeback victory over Zimbabwe in Morocco.The Pharaohs dominated possession for long spells but found themselves trailing at the break after Prince Dube scored against the run of play to give Zimbabwe a surprise first-half lead in Agadir. Egypt created several chances before and after the interval, only to be frustrated by wasteful finishing and an assured

Zambia forward Patson Daka endured a frightening moment after scoring a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Mali at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), landing awkwardly on his neck while attempting a backflip celebration.Daka had just powered home a header deep into added time to secure a vital 1-1 draw for the Chipolopolo when he attempted an acrobatic celebration that went wrong. The Leicester City striker appeared to lose his balance mid-air and came down heavily on

Ghana Premier League side Bibiani Gold Stars have appointed Swiss tactician Fritz Markus Schmid as their new head coach. In a notice on Monday, December 22, the Ghana Premier League defending champions indicated that Schmid has joined on a two-year contract.â??Weâ??re pleased to share that Swiss international Fritz Markus Schmid has joined us as our new Head Coach, signing a two-year contract with the club.â??Welcome to the family, Coach Fritz. Weâ??re glad to have you

  President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and 2nd Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has chaired the inaugural meeting of FIFAâ??s Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee in Doha, marking a significant milestone in global football governance.The high-level meeting, held on December 16, 2025, brought together senior football administrators from across the world, underscoring FIFAâ??s renewed commitment

Basake Holy Stars coach Johnson Smith was full of praise for his players on Monday after their hard-fought 1-1 draw against Medeama SC in the Ghana Premier League.Holy Stars played away to the Yellow and Mauves in their Week 15 fixture staged at TnA Stadium.On the matchday, Basake Holy Stars defended resolutely, scoring first through Moses Author and only missing out on the three points as a result of a late strike from Kingsley Braye, who ensured Medeama SC earned a point.Speaking

South Africa opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a deserved 2-1 victory over Angola in an entertaining Group B encounter at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Monday evening.Bafana Bafana started brightly and took the lead in the 17th minute through Oswin Appollis. The winger reacted sharply to a loose clearance in the box, sold two neat feints to the defence, and guided a low finish beyond Hugo Marques. After the breakthrough, South Africa gradually ceded control

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko was left disappointed on Monday afternoon when the team drew 1-1 with Basake Holy Stars in the Ghana Premier League.In the Week 15 fixture played at TnA Stadium, the Tarkwa-based side was backed to pick all three points to move to the top of the league standings.Unfortunately, the teamâ??s profligacy in front of goal, which saw them missing a penalty, denied them the victory, needing a late goal to salvage a point from the match.Speaking in

Jerome Opoku delivered an assist late on to cap a dominant night for Istanbul BaÅ?akÅ?ehir in a crushing 5 1 home win over Gaziantep FK in Super Lig Round 17.The Ghanaian defender played the full match and kept his focus until the end, sliding a measured pass into Ivan Brnicâ??s path in the 84th minute to complete the rout at the BaÅ?akÅ?ehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu.BaÅ?akÅ?ehir set the tone early. Eldor Shomurodov opened the scoring on 21 minutes before Drissa Camara

Ragnar Ache stood at the center of discussion after FC Kolnâ??s loss to Union Berlin, not for a missed chance but for a tactical call that reshaped the contest.The German-Ghanaian striker was withdrawn in the 58th minute, making way for Marius Bülter, a decision head coach Lukas Kwasniok stressed was purely strategic.Kwasniok explained that Ache had fulfilled his role well before the break, with Köln finding him effectively between the lines. The shift came after problems

Medeama SC were left frustrated at home after settling for a 1â??1 draw against Basake Holy Stars on Monday, missing a golden opportunity to reclaim top spot in the Premier League.The visitors stunned the former champions in the 29th minute when Koffie Hagan capitalised on a costly goalkeeping error from Abdul Adams Jabal, calmly slotting home from close range to give Holy Stars a surprise lead at the TnA Stadium.Despite dominating possession and pushing forward for much of the

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet was in near-tears on Monday afternoon after a late equaliser from Zambia denied his side a crucial victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The two national teams locked horns at Stade Mohamed V in their first Group A match of the ongoing tournament in Morocco.In the exciting contest that ensued between the two sides, Mali emerged as the better side in the first half and should have led at halftime. However, they missed several chances, including

German-Ghanaian forward Sirlord Conteh marked a major step in his recovery with an awaited return for FC Heidenheim, drawing applause from the home crowd and teammates.The winger came off the bench in the 66th minute, replacing Marvin Pieringer, to register his first competitive minutes in weeks.Conteh had been out for close to two and a half months after suffering a torn lateral meniscus, an injury that halted his momentum earlier in the campaign. His appearance against Bayern

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has reiterated his outfit determination to redeem their reputation at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following World Cup qualification setback.The Super Eagles will miss the global showpiece for the second consecutive time after falling short in the playoff, held in Morocco last month.However, the Galatasaray star issued a heartfelt apology to Nigerians over World Cup qualification failure, while assuring fans of a strong performance at the

Senegal star Kalidou Koulibaly says he would rather prefer winning the Africa Cup of Nations than qualifying for the FIFA World Cup.The former Napoli and Chelsea defender is gearing up for Senegalâ??s opening game against Botswana on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, being held in Morocco.However, the experienced defender has stressed he would never trade winning the Africa Cup of Nations for World Cup qualification, signaling the respect he has for

Patson Dakaâ??s stoppage-time header earned Zambia a dramatic 1-1 draw against Mali in a tense Group A fixture at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca.Mali dominated large spells of the match, controlling possession and pushing Zambia deep from the outset. Mamadou Sangaré and Lassine Sinayoko dictated play in midfield, while El Bilal Toureâ??s movement posed constant problems.Despite their control, Mali struggled to convert dominance into clear chances, with Zambian goalkeeper

Morocco international Romain Saïss has been forced to withdraw from the squad FOR THE 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament following an injury setback in opener against Comoros.The 35-year-old defender, who is the captain of the Atlas Lions was forced off with an injury after just 18 minutes into the highly competitive clash, held at the at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat on Sunday, December 21, 2025.Saïss was replaced by Jawad El Yamiq, as the North African

Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi says tactical discipline on the pitch will play a huge role in grinding results against Nigeria in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations opening game.The Taifa Stars will lock horns with the Super Eagles in a high-stake Group C clash on Tuesday, with both teams seeking for a flying start to the continental showpiece.Speaking ahead of the clash, Gamondi anticipated a tough clash against a Nigerian team renowned for its attacking firepower, led by Victor Osimhen

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has clarified that Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is owed only half of his salary, dismissing reports that he has gone unpaid for nine months.Recent claims suggested Addo was owed his full monthly wage of $50,000, but Adams explained that 50% of the amount was already disbursed at the start of the year, in line with his contract.Speaking on Channel One Sports, Adams acknowledged outstanding payments to several national team coaches but

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has revealed that Ghanaâ??s $9 million prize for appearing at the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be deposited into the newly established Sports Fund.Qualifying for the tournament has guaranteed at least $10.5 million, including $9 million in prize money for group-stage participation and an additional $1.5 million to cover preparation expenses.Further prize money is awarded as teams progress through the competition.Speaking