Morocco head into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil buoyed by rising confidence, recent silverware, and growing belief among supporters that the long wait for continental glory could finally end.The Atlas Lionsâ?? morale received a significant lift following the triumph of Moroccoâ??s reserve side at the 2025 Arab Cup in Doha, a victory analysts believe reinforces a winning culture across the countryâ??s football structure.That success, combined with Moroccoâ??s

Achraf Hakimi's stellar year reached a fitting climax on Friday night as FIFA President Gianni Infantino personally presented the Moroccan star with The Best award at the Mohammed VI Football Complex.The ceremony, held in the presence of Moroccoâ??s national team players, was a symbolic homecoming for Hakimi, whose performances in 2025 cemented his status as one of world footballâ??s elite full-backs.The Paris Saint-Germain defender had earlier been named in FIFAâ??s

The countdown is almost over as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) gets underway in Morocco, with the continentâ??s biggest football festival scheduled to run from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026.Morocco will host the tournament for the second time in its history, welcoming 24 national teams competing across six host cities in what promises to be one of the most ambitious editions of the competition.Morocco headline Group ATournament hosts Morocco will spearhead Group

As Morocco prepares to host the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in 2025, the tournament once again places African footballâ??s rich history into focus. Few competitions in world football carry the depth, character and legacy of AFCON, a tournament shaped as much by its stories as by its silverware.From its modest beginnings in 1957 on the dusty pitches of Khartoum to the modern, high-profile finals staged most recently in Ivory Coast, AFCON has grown into the continentâ??s premier

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Egypt legend Mohamed Aboutrika has criticised the Confederation of African Football following its decision to change the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) cycle from two years to four.Reacting to the announcement, Aboutrika suggested the move reflects African football placing European interests above its own, questioning CAFâ??s appreciation of the tournamentâ??s value and status."The African Football Federation in the service of European football. And this is what happens

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said government intends to implement an electronic visa (e-visa) system in the first quarter of 2026 as part of efforts to facilitate and lower the cost of travel to Ghana for Africans living abroad. The Minister announced the policy direction at the concluding session of the inaugural Diaspora […]

Comoros head coach Stefano Cusin has noted that his side is excited ahead of their opening Group A encounter against Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Speaking in his pre-match press conference, the gaffer emphasised that his team wants to take advantage of the opportunity to sell Comoros to the rest of the continent and beyond.â??It is an exceptional opportunity to showcase our country and our team,â? Cusin said and added, â??Morocco are extremely competitive,

The head coach of Morocco, Walid Regragui, has opened up about his teamâ??s approach for their opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Morocco will face Comoros on Sunday, December 21, in their first Group A encounter, to kick off this yearâ??s edition of the continental spectacle.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Walid Regragui said his Morocco side will play with confidence and humility in the opening fixture, adding that the ambition is to win AFCON 2025.â??We

Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has denied claims of possible constitutional amendment to grant President Mahama a third term, but says that choice lies with Ghanaians. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Friday, December 19, 2025 before the House went on recess, Mahama Ayariga, said although Ghanaians approve of the work of President Mahama, there […]

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The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised his referral to the Privileges Committee over Ghana’s ECOWAS Parliament delegation. Before Parliament took a break on Friday, December 19, the Effutu MP said he holds the bonafide right to his seat at ECOWAS Parliament and cannot be removed. According to him, he will only vacate his seat […]

Our Ask Me Anything team explore why Afcon 2025 is in December and why it is held biannually.

It’s finally here! The season to be jolly. I don’t want to take the wind out of anyone’s sails. As life happens, pat yourself on the back and let your gratitude make you dance! This year has been so many different things to everyone. Mine was certainly not smooth. But, I’m grateful to be able […] The post Accra Life: The essential list appeared first on The

The Ghana Police Service has issued a warning to the public against the unauthorised installation and use of sirens, strobe lights by persons not authorised by law. In a statement issued on December 19, the Police say it has observed a worrying increase in the unauthorized installation and use of sirens, strobe lights, and other […]

The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects following a targeted swoop on criminal hideouts and suspected drug peddling locations within Paga in the Upper East Region. The suspects, identified as Kofi Boateng, Eric Owusu, and Godwin Agosa, all porters, and Abdul Aziz Bukari, a driver’s mate, were arrested on December 18, 2025 […]

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in the Eastern Region in connection with a viral video showing a two-year-old child being forced to drink an alcoholic beverage. The suspects, Tawiah Precious alias T’ Moni, 18, Emmanuel Dadzie alias Shapiro, 24, and Stephen Amoako, 22, who is the father of the child, were arrested […]