Cameroon opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a sense of purpose, edging past Gabon to take an early step toward the knockout stage in Morocco.The Indomitable Lions are under new management for the tournament, with David Pagou taking the reins after the dismissal of coach Marc Brys, and his first competitive appearance delivered both belief and points.Cameroon only needed six minutes to go ahead through Karl Etta Eyong, who slotted home after receiving a pass from Bryan

Amad Diallo took centre stage in Marrakech, guiding Cote dâ??Ivoire to a narrow win and earning the Man of the Match award on a tense opening night at the Africa Cup of Nations.His sharp movement, tidy control and calm finish made the difference in a game that demanded patience and discipline from the defending champions.The Elephants kept the ball well but found space hard to come by against a compact Mozambique side backed by a lively crowd at the Marrakech Stadium. Yan Diomandeâ??s

Holders Ivory Coast beat Mozambique 1-0 to start their Africa Cup of Nations defence with calm control and quiet authority in Marrakech.Emerse Faeâ??s side kept the ball, set the tempo and limited danger, turning steady pressure into a lead early in the second half.The breakthrough arrived on 49 minutes when Amad Diallo reacted quickest to Franck Kessieâ??s knock down and guided a low finish into the bottom left corner. It was a simple moment built from patience and timing,

Riyad Mahrez admitted Algeriaâ??s return to winning ways at the Africa Cup of Nations felt like a release, but insisted the 3â??0 victory over Sudan was above all a triumph for the group.The captainâ??s brace in Rabat delivered Algeriaâ??s first AFCON finals win since lifting the trophy in 2019, setting the tone for what he believes can be a renewed charge in Morocco."Being named Man of the Match is a bonus. The most important thing was the victory â?? we showed

Sudan's coach Kwesi Appiah faced a tough opening match at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, where his team fell 3-0 to a dominant Algeria.The Ghanaian tactician remained composed post-game, highlighting the clear gap in quality during the Group E clash at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat.Appiah's reaction centered on the challenge of competing against superior opposition. "We were up against a stronger side. This Algerian team has serious quality

Asante Kotoko defender Samba Oâ??Neil has charged his teammates to stay focused and continue working hard after their 2-0 triumph over Eleven Wonders.The Congolese centre-back was in action for the Porcupine Warriors on Wednesday when they honoured their Week 15 encounter against Wonders.In the match played at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, goals from Peter Amidu Acquah and Johnson Oppong Owusu secured all three points for Asante Kotoko and deepened the woes of Eleven

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has stressed that his team must build on their victory over Eleven Wonders on Wednesday to help their ambition to clinch the Ghana Premier League title.The experienced tactician insists that his teamâ??s goal to emerge as champions at the end of the 2025/26 season remains unchanged, 15 matches into the season.Speaking in a post-match interview after Asante Kotoko brushed aside Eleven Wonders with a 2-0 triumph, Karim Zito shared his delight,

The head coach of Eleven Wonders, Emmanuel Aidoo, shared his disappointment on Wednesday, after his team suffered a 2-0 defeat to Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League.Wonders hosted the Porcupine Warriors at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, hoping to securewhat would have been just their second win of the 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking in his post-match interview after the defeat, Coach Aidoo acknowledged that his players didnâ??t play badly, but bemoaned how they

Cameroonian MMA and boxing star Francis Ngannou has added extra intrigue to the Africa Cup of Nations by placing a 320,000 euros bet on Cameroon to lift the 2025 trophy in Morocco.Ngannou, one of the most recognisable sporting figures to emerge from Cameroon, publicly declared his backing for the Indomitable Lions ahead of their first game against Gabon, despite the team arriving amid uncertainty and off-field turbulence."Good luck to all the participating countries in AFCON

Asante Kotoko recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory over Eleven Wonders on Wednesday evening in their Ghana Premier League Matchday 15 encounter at the University of Ghana Stadium, strengthening their push in the title race.The Porcupine Warriors made their intentions clear early in the contest and broke the deadlock in the 16th minute through Peter Amidu Acquah.The forward capitalised on a lapse in concentration from the Wonders defence, pouncing to slot home after the backline was

Zinedine Zidane received a warm ovation from the crowd in Rabat after appearing on the big screen during Algeriaâ??s Africa Cup of Nations match against Sudan, creating one of the standout off-field moments of the evening.The former France captain and World Cup winner was in the stands to watch his son, Luca Zidane, who was starting in goal for Algeria in their Group E encounter. As his image flashed across the screens, supporters responded with loud applause, acknowledging one

Veteran forward Riyad Mahrez has been named Man of the Match (MoTM) after scoring a stunning brace on Wednesday to inspire Algeria to defeat Sudan 3-0 in their opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The former Manchester City superstar started the Group E contest staged at Stade Prince Moulay Hassan and put up a superb performance in the 78 minutes he lasted on the pitch.In the exciting clash, Algeria made an early breakthrough just two minutes into the game when

Burkina Faso produced a moment that will live long in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) history after becoming the first team to win a match in regulation time despite trailing as late as the 95th minute.The historic feat came during their dramatic 2-1 Group E victory over Equatorial Guinea in Casablanca on Wednesday. What appeared to be an afternoon of frustration for the Stallions turned into sheer disbelief in the dying moments, as they scored twice deep into stoppage time to snatch

Burkina Faso defender Edmond Tapsoba expressed pride and satisfaction after playing a decisive role in his sideâ??s dramatic comeback victory, describing the win as a reflection of the teamâ??s character and collective belief.Tapsoba, who scored the stoppage-time winner and was named Man of the Match, said the Stallions never doubted their ability to turn the game around despite trailing late on.â??I feel great joy after this victory. We did not give up after going behind;

Former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah endured a difficult start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as his Sudan side were outclassed 3-0 by Algeria in their Group E opener in Rabat.Riyad Mahrez was the standout performer, scoring twice to lead the 2019 champions to a dominant victory against 10-man Sudan. Algeria, who failed to progress beyond the group stage at the last two AFCON tournaments, laid down an early marker with a controlled and assured display.Mahrez gave the North Africans

Burkina Faso scored two injury-time goals on Wednesday afternoon to rally from behind to beat Equatorial Guinea 2-1 in their opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).In the Group E encounter played at Stade Mohamed V, the Stallions dominated play in the first half but failed to capitalise on the chances they created, forcing them to settle for a draw at halftime.After recess, Burkina Faso thought they had broken the deadlock in the 71st minute when Lassina Traore

Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has issued a heartfelt rallying call to Hearts of Oak supporters ahead of the Boxing Day clash with FC Samartex 1996, urging unity, patience and collective belief as the club pushes for sustained success.The Ghana Premier League match week 16 clash will be staged at the University of Ghana Stadium.The Hearts coach used his pre-match address to connect performance on the pitch with support off it.â??Our fans are the people we love. Merry Christmas to you all,â?

Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has warned Hearts of Oak supporters to expect a demanding contest when FC Samartex 1996 arrive in Accra, describing the Ghana Premier League as relentlessly competitive regardless of form or history.The Hearts coach struck a measured tone as he previewed the Boxing Day match week 16 fixture to be staged at the Legon Stadium.â??This is the Premier League. In the Premier League, all games are very tough, and this is one of them,â? Dramani said.â??They

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has stressed patience and continuous improvement as his side prepares to host FC Samartex 1996 on Boxing Day.The experienced trainer insisted the Phobians are still evolving despite their strong league position.Speaking ahead of the match week 16 clash at the University of Ghana Stadium, Dramani framed the fixture within the broader context of development rather than short-term results.â??I think that today is our matchday plus three,

Jeremie Frimpong has expressed his satisfaction at returning to action for Liverpool after a lengthy spell on the sidelines, describing his comeback as a welcome moment both personally and collectively.The full-back made his return during Saturdayâ??s victory over Tottenham, bringing an end to a frustrating two-month absence and rejoining the squad at a crucial point in the season.The Dutch-Ghanaian defender, who has Ghanaian heritage through his family background, has been working