Akwasi Sarpong cut a frustrated figure after conceding that a costly mistake proved decisive as Hearts of Oak edged FC Samartex 1996 in a narrow Ghana Premier League defeat in Accra.Hearts climbed to second place on the table after a hard-fought 1-0 victory at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday, moving to 28 points and drawing level with leaders Aduana FC, who have a game in hand.Samartex, meanwhile, were left to reflect on missed opportunities and a moment that swung the

Basake Holy Stars FC welcome Hohoe United for the final Ghana Premier League fixture of 2025, with both sides targeting a strong first-round finish.Holy Stars come into the encounter in encouraging form, unbeaten in their last five matches. Their home record has been a key strength this season, having suffered just one defeat at the AAK II Sports Arena. That consistency has kept them firmly in contention for a top-half position.Hohoe United, meanwhile, sit just above Holy Stars

Egypt became the first team to secure qualification to the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa in a tense Group B encounter in Agadir on Friday.As expected, the contest was finely balanced, but Egypt found the decisive moment just before the interval through captain Mohamed Salah. The forward converted a VAR-awarded penalty with composure, delicately chipping the ball beyond Ronwen Williams to cap a stronger Egyptian

Hearts of Oak climbed to second place in the Ghana Premier League after edging Samartex 1-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon on Friday. The visitors nearly stunned the Phobians inside two minutes when Christian Agyenim Boateng capitalised on an error from Abdul Karim, but his effort struck the face of goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi to spare Hearts.The home side responded quickly. Mawuli Wayo wasted a clear chance in the fourth minute, firing over the bar, but made amends

Dreams FC coach Winfred Dormon is focused on turning strong displays into points on the road as his side prepares for Bibiani Gold Stars.He feels the teamâ??s form has been mixed, with steady home outings and promising away shows that have not brought rewards.In their last five matches, Dreams have won two and lost three, a run that leaves them needing a lift in results. The staff has worked on sharper starts, tighter defending, and better use of chances in key moments. Players

The new head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, Fritz Schmid, has admonished his players to show character when they take on Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.According to the Swiss tactician, it is important for Gold Stars to show they are defending champions on the matchday and fight for all three points to improve their home record.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Fritz Schmid acknowledged the quality of Dreams FC but noted that he is confident his players can get

Egypt are through to the Round 16 stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after seeing off South Africa with a narrow 1-0 victory on Friday, December 26.The Pharaohs locked horns with the Bafana Bafana today in their second Group B game of the tournament.In the keenly contested affair staged at Stade Adrar in Agadir, both national teams fought and left everything on the pitch in their bid to take the top spot in the group standings.At the end of the pulsating contest, a

Two teams that were on the losing side in their Africa Cup of Nations' opening matches - Uganda and Tanzania - will go head-to-head on Saturday at Stade El Barid in Rabat.A defeat for either side could mean an early exit from Africaâ??s most prestigious tournament, and both will be keen to avoid that situation.The Cranes of Uganda did not enjoy the best start to their Africa Cup of Nations, owing to their 3-1 loss to Tunisia in the first game of the competition.Facing the

French duo of Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembele have already arrived in Rabat for the blockbuster 2025 Africa Cup of Nations clash between Morocco and Mali on Friday night.The match, scheduled to take place at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah promises to be a thrilling encounter with both teams seeking for maximum points.Morocco begun the continental showpiece on a good note, inflicting a 2-0 victory over Comoros, whiles Mali settled for a 1-1 draw in their opening fixture last

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has expressed optimism about Angolaâ??s title chances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.Despite having Angolan root, the enterprising midfielder opted to represent France at the international level and has since made 28 appearances for the Les Blues, scoring two goals in the process.Camavinga, who closely monitored the previous Africa Cup of Nations tournament, held in Ivory Coast insists Angola has a genuine chance to win the

Head coach of Morocco Walid Regragui has said that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be the most difficult tournament to win in history.The 35th edition of the continental showpiece which commenced last Sunday run until January 18, 2026, with 24 countries battling it out for the covetous trophy in Morocco.The Atlas Lions capped off an impressive start to the Africa Cup of Nations, inflicting a 2-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday, while Mali settled for a 1-1 draw against Zambia."It

Ahead of a decisive Africa Cup of Nations group stage encounter, South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has signalled a tactically prudent approach, acknowledging that his team must implement specific precautions to navigate the considerable threat posed by Egypt.The Bafana Bafana, buoyed by an opening victory, now face their toughest test in Group C against the seven-time champions. Broos's pre-match comments reveal a strategic shift, moving from the confident execution seen against

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has offered a candid assessment of his team's upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) challenge, openly acknowledging that opponents Egypt represent a significant step up in quality compared to their previous Group C rivals.Speaking ahead of the critical match that will likely decide the group leader, the veteran Belgian manager provided a sober analysis that balanced respect for the Pharaohs with faith in his own squad's capabilities.â??There

As South Africa prepare for a pivotal 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) showdown with Egypt, head coach Hugo Broos has emphatically dismissed the idea of building his team's strategy around stopping a single opponent, specifically Mohamed Salah.With both teams entering the Group C encounter with winning momentum, the experienced Belgian tactician outlined a philosophy centred on collective opposition rather than individual obsession. His comments reveal a calculated approach

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has delivered a clear directive to his squad ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations clash with Egypt: do not be mesmerised by the individual stardom of Mohamed Salah.As the Bafana Bafana prepare to face one of the tournament's most formidable sides, Broos has focused his pre-match preparations on the psychological battle, urging his players to respect their opponent's collective strength rather than fixating on a single superstar.â??They

Former Black Stars assistant coach, George Boateng, has revealed that it was an honour to work for the country. The former Aston Villa U-23 head coach was named as part of Black Stars' technical set-up headed by Otto Addo ahead of the 2022 World Cup playoff against Nigeria.Following the qualification of the team, Boateng, together with Didi Dramani, were all retained ahead of the Mundial in Qatar.Born in Ghana but represented the Dutch national team at teh international

AFC Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has expressed his desire to keep hold of Antoine Semenyo amid reports that his star winger could leave in the January transfer window.The Ghana international, who has a release clause of £65m is expected to join Manchester City in January from the Cheeries."You never know what is going to happen," Iraola said in his press conference for the trip to Brentford on 27 December."In the summer there were a lot

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has insisted his side will not be distracted by individual threats as they prepare to face Egypt in their second Group match later today.Bafana Bafana lock horns with the record African champions at the Adrar Stadium, with both teams coming into the encounter on the back of opening-day victories.Egypt edged Zimbabwe 2-1 in their opener, while South Africa recorded a similar 2-1 win over Angola to make an encouraging start to the tournament.Despite