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

FC Samartex head coach Christopher Ennin says his side must raise their intensity and consistency as they target stronger results in the second round of the Ghana Premier League.Ennin was speaking after Samartexâ??s narrow 1-0 defeat to Hearts of Oak at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon on Friday, a result that stalled their momentum at the midway point of the season.Despite the setback, the coach struck an optimistic tone, insisting the team has gained valuable lessons

Berekum Chelsea will welcome struggling Eleven Wonders FC to the Golden City Park on Sunday afternoon in a crucial Ghana Premier League matchday 16 encounter.The Bibires are enduring a difficult campaign and currently sit in the relegation zone after a poor run of form.Chelsea have managed just one win in their last five league matches, a sequence that has left them looking nervously over their shoulders.However, there is renewed optimism in the Berekum camp heading into this fixture,

Swedru All Blacks will welcome Karela United to the Swedru Sports Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a crucial Ghana Premier League matchday 16 encounter, with both sides eyeing vital points as the season gathers momentum.The Black Magicians head into the fixture determined to bounce back after seeing their five-match unbeaten run come to an end last weekend.All Blacks were beaten 2-0 by Bechem United away from home, a result that slightly stalled their progress but did little to dampen

FC Samartex head coach Christopher Ennin said his side were made to pay for their wastefulness in front of goal as Hearts of Oak edged a 1-0 win in Fridayâ??s Ghana Premier League encounter at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon.Heartsâ?? victory lifted them to second place on the table with 28 points, level with leaders Aduana, who face Young Apostles on Sunday, while Samartex were left to rue missed opportunities that could have altered the outcome.Ennin pointed to

FC Samartex head coach Christopher Ennin believes an early, decisive intervention from Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi proved pivotal in Fridayâ??s Ghana Premier League clash, shifting momentum firmly toward the Phobians.Hearts secured a 1-0 victory at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, a result that lifted them to second place on 28 points, level with leaders Aduana, who face Young Apostles on Sunday.Ennin pointed to Agbasiâ??s reflex save inside the opening

FC Samartex head coach Christopher Ennin remains confident his side can address their finishing shortcomings following a narrow defeat to Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League.Hearts edged Samartex 1-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, a result that lifted the Phobians to 28 points and second place, level with leaders Aduana ahead of their weekend fixture.While the loss was decided by a single moment, Ennin focused on the broader development of his team, stressing

Defending Ghana Premier League champions, Bibiani Gold Stars will welcome Dreams FC to Dunâ??s Park on Sunday, December 28. 2025 for their Match Week 16 fixture.It will be Fritz Schmidâ??s first-ever match in charge of the Miners in the Ghanaian top flight.The Swiss tactician is confident of securing his first Ghana Premier League victory as Gold Stars also look to make it two wins on the spin.The champions remain the only team with a perfect home record this term, making