English-Ghanaian defender Josh Acheampong delivered a mature performance as Chelsea beat Cardiff City 3-1 at Cardiff City Stadium to book their place in the EFL Cup semi-finals.Starting at right-back in a rotated Blues side, the 19-year-old helped Enzo Marescaâ??s men ride out early pressure before second-half goals from Alejandro Garnacho, Pedro Neto and a stoppage-time clincher from Garnacho again turned the tie decisively in their favour after David Turnbull had briefly made

Lawrence Ati Zigi produced a commanding display in goal as St Gallen beat Sion 3-1 in the Swiss Super League, with the Ghanaian shot-stopper repeatedly keeping his side in control at Kybunpark.While the hosts roared back from an early Ylyas Chouaref strike to win through goals from Aliou Baldé, Lukas Görtler and late substitute Diego Besio, it was Ati Zigiâ??s steady presence that underpinned the result.The 29-year-old finished the game with 4 saves, including two sharp

Frank Onyeka says mental strength has become central to his approach as he navigates limited club opportunities and renewed ambition with the Super Eagles.The 27-year-old has struggled to secure a regular starting place at Brentford under new manager Keith Andrews, following a loan spell with Augsburg last season. Although he featured regularly in Germany, Onyeka failed to score in 34 appearances across all competitions.He explained that period encouraged him to work on his mental

Midfielder Frank Onyeka believes Victor Osimhenâ??s presence gives Nigeria a clear edge at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting the strikerâ??s reputation alone is enough to unsettle opposition defenders.Both players started in the 2023 AFCON final defeat to hosts Ivory Coast, a result Onyeka says the Super Eagles are determined to correct. While Osimhen scored just once during that tournament, his overall contribution to the national team remains significant.The 27-year-old

Egypt warmed up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria on Tuesday night.The Pharaohs hosted the Super Eagles at the Cairo International Stadium for the crucial friendly match lined up to help both national teams prepare for the upcoming continental showpiece.On the matchday, Egypt impressed with a good start, taking advantage to open the scoring in the 28th minute. Midfielder Mahmoud Saber equalised to shoot the hosts into the lead after he was

Nigeriaâ??s hopes of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain alive after FIFA opened an investigation into the eligibility of players fielded by the DR Congo during the African playoffs for the 2026 tournament.DR Congo secured Africaâ??s place in the intercontinental playoffs after defeating Nigeria on penalties in the final and are now preparing to face either Jamaica or New Caledonia, with the winner earning a World Cup berth.However, that qualification is now under scrutiny

FIFAâ??s introduction of a new USD 60 Supporter Entry Tier has renewed hope for Ghanaian fans seeking to watch the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the release of ticket prices for Ghanaâ??s group-stage matches.The published pricing shows that standard tickets for Ghanaâ??s games remain expensive. For the opening Group L match against Panama on June 17, the lowest Category Three ticket is priced at USD 140, rising to USD 380 and USD 450 for higher categories.Ghanaâ??s

Morocco has turned its airports into festival spaces as part of a deliberate effort to make the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations an experience that starts long before kickoff on December 21. Arrival terminals across host cities now feature illuminated walkways, interactive installations and large tournament symbols designed to welcome fans and set the mood for the competition.A promotional film released by the National Airports Office presents airports as the first chapter of the AFCON

Morocco has moved into full operational mode at its airports ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with tens of thousands of supporters expected to pass through key cities in the coming days.The National Airports Office, ONDA, has launched a nationwide campaign titled "Welcome Football, Welcome Fans," confirming that all host-city airports are fully prepared for the tournament.Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat, Tangier, Fes and Agadir have received upgraded passenger flows,

Five days before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco, the first signs of the tournament are already visible far from the stadiums.For thousands of arriving supporters, AFCON 2025 begins the moment they step into Moroccoâ??s airports.From Casablanca to Rabat, arrival halls have been transformed with giant AFCON-branded footballs, LED screens in tournament colours and welcoming slogans celebrating African football.Immigration areas, walkways and terminals now double

Ghanaâ??s Black Galaxies put up a spirited display, but South Africaâ??s greater international experience proved decisive as Bafana Bafana edged a 1-0 victory in an international friendly on Tuesday.The hosts secured the win with a second-half goal, capitalising on their exposure at the highest level to see out the contest. Despite the result, the Black Galaxies showed organisation and discipline, giving a positive account of themselves against a more seasoned opponent.The

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew cast his vote in the 2025 FIFA The Best Menâ??s Player award, placing Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer first, ahead of France captain Kylian Mbappé, with Ousmane Dembele ranked third.Ayew was eligible to vote in his capacity as Ghanaâ??s national team captain, with his selections contributing to the captainsâ?? voting bloc.The FIFA The Best awards are decided through a balanced system, with votes split evenly between national team captains, national

The head coach of Ghanaâ??s Black Galaxies, Kassim Mingle Ocansey, foresees a bright future for the team following a top performance in their defeat to South Africaâ??s Bafana Bafana. As part of their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Bafana Bafana hosted Ghanaâ??s CHAN team in a final friendly match on Tuesday afternoon.In a match played at Dobsonville Stadium, a solitary strike from Sipho Mbule handed the Bafana Bafana a narrow 1-0 victory over Ghanaâ??s

The head coach of Ghanaâ??s Black Galaxies, Kassim Mingle Ocansey, has described the friendly match against South Africaâ??s Bafana Bafana as an eye-opener.The Ghanaian tactician and his team engaged South Africa on Tuesday afternoon in a friendly match played at Dobsonville Stadium.In a close contest that ensued between the two national teams, a solitary strike from Sipho Mbule handed the Bafana Bafana a narrow 1-0 victory over Ghanaâ??s CHAN team.Speaking in a post-match

South Africa coach Hugo Broos is confident his players will be ready for their opening match against Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), after overcoming Ghana in a pre-tournament friendly on Tuesday.The Bafana Bafana hosted Ghanaâ??s CHAN team in a final warm-up game today at Dobsonville Stadium.In a close contest where the hosts struggled to play their game, a solitary strike from Sipho Mbule handed the Bafana Bafana a narrow 1-0 victory.Speaking in a post-match

The head coach of South Africa, Hugo Broos, has shared his delight about the narrow 1-0 victory over Ghana on Tuesday afternoon.The Bafana Bafana, as part of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), played an international friendly match with Ghanaâ??s CHAN team, called the Black Galaxies.In a game played at Dobsonville Stadium, the Bafana Bafana faced a tough test from the Black Galaxies but managed to secure victory thanks to a solitary strike from Sipho Mbule.Speaking

Ghana coach Kassim Mingle praised South Africa as strong contenders for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following their 1-0 win over his Black Galaxies.Bafana Bafana secured the narrow victory in a tightly contested friendly at Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The match served as a key warm-up for both sides ahead of AFCON.The only goal came in the second half from midfielder Sipho Mbule. South Africa dominated possession but struggled to convert control into clear

Ghana coach Kassim Mingle described his Black Galaxiesâ?? 1-0 defeat to South Africa as a case of hard luck, praising the young squadâ??s performance.Bafana Bafana secured the narrow win in a tightly contested friendly at Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The match served as a key preparatory fixture ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The only goal came in the second half from South Africa midfielder Sipho Mbule. Bafana Bafana dominated possession with

Ghana coach Kassim Mingle has expressed satisfaction with his Black Galaxies squad following their 'very good' performance despite a narrow 1-0 defeat to South Africa.Bafana Bafana secured the win in a tightly contested friendly at Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The only goal came in the second half from South Africa midfielder Sipho Mbule. Bafana Bafana dominated possession with 66% of the ball but

Bafana Bafana secured a 1-0 victory over Ghanaâ??s Black Galaxies in a tightly contested international friendly at Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.The match acted as a key preparatory fixture for both sides ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The only goal came in the second half from midfielder Sipho Mbule. South Africa dominated possession with 66% of the ball but struggled to convert their control into clear chances in the first half.The home side tested