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

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

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,

Black Stars forward Prince Owusu has signed a contract extension at Canadian outfit CF Montreal. The 28-year-old inked a deal that will keep him at MLS side through to 2028, with the option of extending for 2029 and 2030 seasons.Having joined the club early this year from rivals Toronto FC, Owusu established himself as a key figure in Montreal, winning the Most Valuable Player at the end of the 2025 season. Owusu netted 17 goals across all competitions for Montreal, becoming

League leaders Aduana FC will make a short trip to Wenchi to face local rivals Young Apostles FC on matchday 16 of the Ghana Premier League. Aduana FC have seen their lead at the top of the table reduced after a run of two wins in their last five games.Despite leading the log, they are on same points with second-place Hearts of Oak, who have played a game more.Meanwhile, Young Apostles are enjoying a decent first round, sitting comfortably in ninth place with 20 points after

Bechem United have strengthened their attacking options with the acquisition of teenage forward Godfred Yawson.He has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal from Division Two side Cheetah FC as part of a longer-term squad plan.The 19-year-oldâ??s move was finalised after he came through medical assessments last week, sealing a transfer that follows a strong finish to his spell in the lower divisions.Yawson caught the eye during his final campaign with Cheetah FC, scoring three goals

Ghana defender Derrick Kohn has declared that the Black Stars are ready to face any opposition at the 2026 World Cup. The four-time African champions, who will make their fifth appearance at the Mundial, have been paired with Panama, England and Croatia in Group L.Speaking in an interview with 3Sports, the Union Berlin left back expressed excitement with Ghana's qualification, declaring that they are ready to face any team.â??For me personally, itâ??s the first

German-born of Ghanaian descent, Derrick Kohn says representing Ghana at the international level is a great honour, and he will turn down any call-up to play for Germany.The 26-year-old plies his trade in the German Bundesliga with Union Berlin and has been very impressive and amazing since the commencement of the ongoing 2025/26 campaign, making 15 appearances.Kohn received his maiden Black Stars invite in August this year against Chad and Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Impressing in one of Europe's biggest leagues is a strong way to make a name for yourself as a promising youngster, but there are plenty of exciting players coming through in the less heralded leagues too.The CIES Football Observatory, a research group, has analysed the data to compile a list of the highest-ranked players born in 2006 or later who play outside of Europe's established top five leagues (Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1 and Serie A).Its methodology took

Union Berlin defender Derrick Arthur Kohn has expressed his readiness to fiercely compete for the left-back position in the Black Stars.In an interview with Sporty FM, Kohn conveyed his strong desire to secure the number one spot, highlighting his competitive nature and love for duels on the field.His comments are significant as he directly enters a competitive environment with established national team left-backs like Gideon Mensah and Ebenezer Annan, all vying for a starting spot

Aduana FC have reportedly secured the services of former Accra Lions winger Daniel Kwame Awuni.The player successfully completed his medical examination and signed a permanent deal with the "Ogya" club, with an official announcement anticipated in the coming days, per Shaban Mohammed.The specifics of the contract have not been officially disclosed, but sources suggest it could be a three-year agreement, marking a significant return to the Ghanaian top-flight for the talented

Ghana international Jordan Ayew registered an assist for Leicester City in their English Championship clash against Watford on Friday.The Black Stars captain started and played full throttle of the match as the Foxes succumbed to a 2-1 home defeat to Watford in a high-stake clash, held at the King Power Stadium.Despite the defeat, Ayew was one of the standout performers for the home team, setting Jordan James for the opening goal after just seven minutes into the match.Leicester