Morocco begin their AFCON 2025 journey at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday, aiming to avoid becoming the first hosts since Burkina Faso in 1998 and sixth overall to lose the opening match.Even without the physically compromised Achraf Hakimi, the Atlas Lions will head into Sunday confident in their chances of avoiding a shock draw or defeat, even if they will be wary of their opponents.Walid Regraguiâ??s men enter their 20th AFCON with the weight of expectation of supporters

Karela United will be hoping to quickly bounce back to winning ways when they host Vision FC on matchday 15 of the Ghana Premier League. The Tamale-based outfit lost to Young Apostle a week after their stunning victory over Hearts of Oak.Despite the defeat, Karela are having a decent campaign, and currently sit eight on the table, seven points behind league leaders Aduana FC. Karela have won two and lost two of their last five matches.Meanwhile, Vision FC find themselves in the

Red-hot Bernard Somuah continued his impressive run in the Spanish Primera Federacion as Celta Vigo II defeated Real Madrid's Castilla on Saturday afternoon. The Asante Kotoko loanee netted the only goal to inspire Celta Vigo II to second position and end the year on a winning note.Somuah picked a clever pass from the left before firing past Real Madrid's goalie to snatch the winner in the 8th minute.Real Madrid came close twice before half-time but goalkeeper Coke

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola looks to be planning for the future without talismanic Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo. The Ghana international has been a subject of huge transfer speculation ahead of the winter window following his outstanding form in the ongoing campaign.The 25-yerar-old netted his eight goal of the season to help the Cherries to a 1-1 draw in their Premier League game against Burnley on Saturday afternoon.With a few days to open the window, the Bournemouth

Bechem United secured a vital 2-0 victory over Swedru All Blacks on Saturday to climb out of the relegation zone, at least temporarily, following a great performance at the Nana Gyeabour Park.Augustine Okrah opened the scoring in the 18th minute, calmly converting from the penalty spot after Bechem were awarded a spot kick for a foul inside the box. The early goal settled the hosts and allowed them to dictate the tempo against a Swedru side that struggled to impose themselves.Bechem

Antoine Semenyo scored to put AFC Bournemouth ahead but Burnley fought back late to earn a 1-1 draw in Saturdayâ??s Premier League Round 17 clash at the Vitality Stadium.The Ghanaian forward started and finished the match, leading the line with pace and confidence. He was a constant problem on the left and lifted the home crowd with every run. His moment arrived on 67 minutes when a loose clearance fell kindly in his path. Semenyo stayed calm, shaped his body and curled a fine

Samartex and Heart of Lions meet at the Nsenkyire Sports Stadium in Samreboi on Sunday in a key top-four encounter, with both sides eager to bounce back from defeats in their previous outings.Samartex were beaten by Basake Holy Stars last time out, while Heart of Lions saw their impressive home run come to an end following a loss to Aduana FC, a result that marked their second consecutive defeat.The pressure is mounting on Heart of Lions coach Bashir Hayford, as another setback

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe confirmed on Saturday that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will move to a four-year cycle from 2028.He confirmed this on the eve of the 2025 tournament in Morocco.AFCON has been staged every two years since 1968, apart from a one-year gap between the 2012 and 2013 editions.That format will end after the 2027 finals in East Africa, with the competition switching to a four-year schedule starting in 2028.In place of

LA Galaxy forward Joseph Paintsil has revealed he was left disappointed after not making Black Stars' squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Ahead of the tournament, the former KRC Genk attacker made the provisional squad but was dropped from the final squad by Otto Addo.Paintsil, who was hoping to make the squad, had scored six league goals and provided five assists in 13 games in the Belgian topflight.Reflecting on his experience after being left out of the squad, Paintsil,

  Ghanaâ??s most consistent defender in Europe, Nicholas Opoku, is set for another major examination when KasımpaÅ?a face Turkish Super Lig leaders Galatasaray at the iconic RAMS Park on Sunday, December 21, 2025.The 28-year-old centre-back has emerged as a key pillar in Emre BelözoÄ?luâ??s side and is expected to once again marshal the defence as KasımpaÅ?a take on one of Turkeyâ??s biggest clubs. Opokuâ??s reliability and composure have made him an

Daniel Afriyie scored late but FC Aarau still fell 3-2 away to FC Vaduz in the Swiss Challenge League on Friday night.The Ghanaian forward made a sharp impact after coming on in the 83rd minute, replacing Elias Filet at the Rheinpark Stadion. Two minutes later, Afriyie showed calm inside the box, meeting a cross from Ramon Guzzo and finishing low to level the score at 2-2. Aarau fans celebrated, hoping the point was secured.Earlier, Vaduz had taken the lead through Stephan Seilerâ??s

Former Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng has stressed the importance of starting the Black Starsâ?? 2026 World Cup campaign on a strong note.Ghana, making their fifth appearance at the global tournament, will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto. They will then face England on June 23 in Boston before concluding the group stage against Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.In an interview with Sporty FM, Boateng described the group as challenging but emphasized

Former Ghana international Derek Boateng has described Group L of the 2026 World Cup as a challenging draw for the Black Stars.Ghana will face Panama, England, and Croatia in the group stage of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico next summer.â??Thatâ??s a tough group,â? Boateng told Sporty FM. â??We know how England playsâ??some of our players compete there, so weâ??re familiar with their style and key players. Croatia

Dariusz Adamczuk believes Widzew Lodz have taken a clear step toward their ambitions by securing the signature of Osman Bukari, a move he views as both strategic and timely.The sporting director sees the winger as a player capable of lifting the teamâ??s attacking edge and shaping its next phase of growth.Bukari joined from Austin FC on a permanent deal that runs until June 2030, ending his short spell in Major League Soccer and opening a fresh chapter back in Europe. His profile

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, beleives the Black Stars playing high-profile friendly games will put the team in a better position before the start of the World Cup. The four-time African champions, as part of their preparation for the global showpiece, will come up against Germany in an international friendly game in Stuttgart on March 30, 2026.Henry Asante Twum, who is the Communications Director of the GFA, has hinted that the

Ghanaian winger Osman Bukari prioritised a return to Europe as he commits to Polish side Widzew Łódź seeking renewed competition and proximity to family.Bukari joined Widzew Lodz from MLS outfit Austin FC on a permanent deal until June 2030. The versatile attacker returns after spells in Slovakia Belgium France and Serbia.A product of RSC Anderlecht academy he rose at AS Trenčín with 16 goals and 25 assists in 66 games. He later featured for KAA Gent and FC Nantes

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lartey Vanderpuye has urged the government to establish an independent commission to oversee the newly passed Sports Fund Bill, warning that political influence could undermine the fundâ??s objectives.The bill, recently approved by Parliament and introduced by Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams, is designed to provide sustainable financing to support sports development nationwide.Vanderpuye emphasized that the fund would be more effective

Hearts of Oak assistant coach Abdul Gazale has suggested that goalkeeper Benjamin Asare could return to the starting lineup ahead of the clubâ??s trip to Aduana FC this weekend.The Phobians will travel to the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park on Sunday to face the two-time Premier League champions in their Matchday 15 fixture of the Ghana Premier League.Asare, who has been sidelined for several weeks, made a return to training earlier this week and is now in contention for selection.Speaking

Former Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng has revealed the circumstances that led to Kevin-Prince Boateng being sent out of the Black Stars camp in 2011, ahead of an international friendly against England.In an interview with Sporty FM, the ex-Fulham man explained that Kevin-Prince had earlier failed to honour a call-up for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo, only to resurface when Ghana were preparing to face England in a high-profile friendly.According to Boateng, the

Nations FC will look to return to the winning track when they welcome Young Apostles to the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex for premier league business on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Frimpong Manso has still not found the right formula since taking over from Kassim Mingle as Nations FC coach.He has won two of his seven games in charge of the Abrankese-based team (W2, D2, L4).Nations occupy 12th position in the league standings on 16 points, four behind visiting Young Apostles.Apostles