The head coach of Cameroonâ??s national team, David Pagou, is expecting a tough encounter against South Africa in the Round 16 stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Indomitable Lions will take on the Bafana Bafana on Sunday, January 4, in a match scheduled to kick off at 19:00 GMT.Speaking ahead of the match, Pagou described South Africa as a strong and stubborn opponent, adding that the upcoming tie will be tough for his side."We know that the South African

Asante Kotoko have ended their interest in Ivorian forward David Dosso Inza, with the player having now returned to his home country.The Porcupine Warriors, who currently sit second on the Ghana Premier League, were evaluating the striker as a potential addition to bolster their attacking line for the remainder of the season.However, after a period of assessment and discussions, the club has decided not to proceed with the signing.The decision marks a clear shift in strategy for

Vision FC are in advanced negotiations to sign forward Faruk Mohammed from Nations FC on a loan deal until the end of the Ghana Premier League season.While the structure of the transfer is understood to be agreed upon in principle, final formalities are still being completed.The player is expected to travel to Accra shortly to undergo the necessary procedures to seal the move.If finalised, the signing would address a key need for Vision FC as they look to improve their league position.The

Berekum Chelsea have emerged as the leading contenders to sign Eleven Wonders forward William Dankwah during the ongoing January transfer window, facing competition from at least two other Ghana Premier League clubs for the promising attacker's signature.The young winger has attracted significant attention in his debut top-flight season. His performances for the league's bottom club have demonstrated a level of quality that has put him firmly on the radar of several clubs

Malachi Boateng scored an equaliser to earn Plymouth Argyle a 1-1 draw with Stevenage in League One on Thursday.The English-Ghanaian midfielder met a loose ball in the box and swept it home on 68 minutes, lifting the away end and rewarding his steady display.Stevenage had led since the 53rd minute when Luther Wildin finished a low cross, and they looked set to take the points. Plymouth kept their shape, stayed patient, and found a way back. A set piece caused trouble, Caleb Watts

Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo has described 2025 as â??one of the best yearsâ?? of his professional career, marked by a historic promotion with Spanish side Real Oviedo and a successful international debut.In a New Year's Day message to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the 28-year-old reflected on a transformative 12 months that saw him rise from relative obscurity to a key figure in Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.Sibo played a pivotal role

Black Stars midfielder Abu Francis offered an optimistic update on his recovery from a severe leg injury, expressing gratitude for the support from fans on New Year's Day.In a message shared by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the Toulouse FC player, who suffered a double fracture in a friendly against Japan last November, shared positive news on his rehabilitation progress."My recovery is going well," Francis confirmed. â??I just want to say a very big thank

Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah has expressed strong belief in his sideâ??s ability to overcome 2021 champions Senegal as the Falcons of Jediane prepare for a high-stakes Round of 16 clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Ahead of Saturdayâ??s knockout fixture in Morocco, Appiah said Sudan are aiming to go deep into the tournament, insisting his players are motivated by confidence rather than intimidated by the scale of the challenge posed by one of Africaâ??s traditional

Sudan is brimming with confidence ahead of their historic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 clash against Senegal.Head coach Kwesi Appiah, who guided the team to the knockout stages for the first time since 2012, has set an ambitious target of winning the entire tournament."Sudan deserves to go far in the AFCON, and our ultimate goal remains to chase for the AFCON title," Appiah stated. Acknowledging the challenge, he added, "We have respect for Senegal,

Ghana Premier League side Aduana Football Club have signed midfielder Salim Baafada to augment their squad.The Dormaa-based club announced the acquisition of the talented midfielder in an official notice on Thursday, January 1, 2026.According to the club, Baafada has signed a three-year contract and immediately joins the first team to prepare for the second round of the 2025/26 football season.â??We are pleased to announce the signing of Salim Bafaada from Kwamo Future Stars

Gabonâ??s painful Africa Cup of Nations campaign ended not only with an early exit but with sweeping consequences, as the government moved swiftly to dissolve the national teamâ??s technical staff and suspend the senior menâ??s side indefinitely.â??Dr. Simplice-Désiré Mamboula, the acting Minister of Sports, stated: â??"The government has decided to dissolve the technical staff and suspend the national team until further notice.The drastic decision followed

Heart of Lions coach Bashir Hayford says he is expecting a game against Hohoe United. Lions will be hosted by the regional rivals in the Matchday 17 games at the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Friday, January 2.Heart of Lions are yet to taste a win in as many as four matches, making their away trip to Hohoe a nervy one, and coach Bashir Hayford shared some words on team preparation.â??The preparation has not been bad at all; we have prepared very well, just that we have lost a number

Heart of Lions coach Bashir Hayford says he is expecting a game against Hohoe United. Lions will be hosted by the regional rivals in the Matchday 17 games at the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Friday, January 2.Heart of Lions are yet to taste a win in as many as four matches, making their away trip to Hohoe a nervy one, and coach Bashir Hayford shared some words on team preparation.â??The preparation has not been bad at all; we have prepared very well, just that we have lost a number

Renowned Ghanaian prophet Nigel Gaisie has prophesied that the Black Stars will reach the final of the 2026 World Cup.Ghana, four-time African champions, will be making their fifth appearance at the World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico next summer.The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia.Speaking during the 31st Service at his Prophetic Hill Church, Gaisie confidently stated, â??The Black Stars

Interim Management Committee member of Asante Kotoko, Kwesi Appiah, beleives the club will get better in the second half of the season. The Porcupine Warriors had a difficult first half of the season but managed to finish in second spot with 30 points, losing just two games after 16 matches played in the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.With the second half set to get underway this weekend, Kwesi Appiah, who now serves as the head coach of Sudan, believes the team

Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion are among the clubs interested in FC Nordsjaelland midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.The versatile Ghana international has been sensational since his move to the Danish side from Right to Dream in March 2024.Yirenkyi has been previously linked to Arsenal, with Brighton now expressing interest in signing the 19-year-old.He is understood to have a long list of admirers and is currently contracted to Nordsjaelland until the summer of 2030.As

The fixtures for the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco have been confirmed following an exciting group stage that showcased the depth and quality of African football.The knockout phase will run from Saturday, January 3 to Tuesday, January 6, with two matches scheduled each day. Kick-off times are set for 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT) and 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT), as the remaining teams battle for places in the quarter-finals.The round of 16 begins on Saturday