Jordan Ayew set up Leicesterâ??s opener, but Watford left the King Power Stadium with a 2-1 win in this Championship Round 23 game.The Ghanaian forward slipped a neat pass into the box for Jordan James to score in the seventh minute, giving the hosts a bright start on Friday afternoon. It was Ayewâ??s second assist of the league season and his early impact lifted the home crowd.Watford grew into the match and levelled just before the break. Othmane Maamma finished from close

FC Samartex head coach Christopher Ennin admitted that an early error in their Ghana Premier League clash against Hearts of Oak disrupted his teamâ??s game plan on Friday.Hearts of Oak secured a narrow 1-0 victory at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, moving to 28 points and level with league leaders Aduana, who face Young Apostles on Sunday.â??Itâ??s an error that gave them the goal because we conceded, and then it changed the entire game plan,â? Ennin said.â??I

Hearts of Oak defender Kelvin Osei Asibey says the players were driven by a strong desire to lift the mood of supporters after their frustrating draw with Aduana, a motivation that carried them to a narrow 1-0 victory over FC Samartex on Friday.The Phobians edged the Timber Giants at the University of Ghana Stadium to move up to second place in the Ghana Premier League standings on 28 points, level with Aduana, who still have a game in hand.For Asibey, the result was as much about

Hearts of Oak defender Kelvin Osei Asibey says it was crucial for the Phobians to end 2025 on a positive note after securing a hard-fought 1-0 win over FC Samartex at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday.The narrow victory lifted Hearts to second place in the Ghana Premier League standings on 28 points, level with leaders Aduana FC, who still have a game in hand.For Asibey, the result carried extra significance following a frustrating draw against Aduana in their previous outing.â??It

Akwasi Sarpong said FC Samartex must become more clinical in front of goal after missed opportunities proved costly in their narrow defeat to Hearts of Oak in Accra.The Samartex midfielder admitted that while his side matched the Phobians for large spells at the University of Ghana Stadium, their inability to take chances ultimately made the difference in Fridayâ??s 1-0 Ghana Premier League loss.â??The football we played, we did our best, but their goal was a result of luck.

Mohamed El Shenawy stood at the heart of Egyptâ??s narrow win over South Africa, turning a tense night in Agadir into a personal showcase that carried the Pharaohs over the line.The experienced goalkeeper stood tall under late pressure, repeatedly denying Bafana Bafana and protecting Egyptâ??s slender lead deep into stoppage time.From the first whistle, El Shenawy organised his back line with authority, reading danger early and stepping off his line to claim crosses and cut

Akwasi Sarpong cut a frustrated figure after conceding that a costly mistake proved decisive as Hearts of Oak edged FC Samartex 1996 in a narrow Ghana Premier League defeat in Accra.Hearts climbed to second place on the table after a hard-fought 1-0 victory at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday, moving to 28 points and drawing level with leaders Aduana FC, who have a game in hand.Samartex, meanwhile, were left to reflect on missed opportunities and a moment that swung the

Basake Holy Stars FC welcome Hohoe United for the final Ghana Premier League fixture of 2025, with both sides targeting a strong first-round finish.Holy Stars come into the encounter in encouraging form, unbeaten in their last five matches. Their home record has been a key strength this season, having suffered just one defeat at the AAK II Sports Arena. That consistency has kept them firmly in contention for a top-half position.Hohoe United, meanwhile, sit just above Holy Stars

Egypt became the first team to secure qualification to the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa in a tense Group B encounter in Agadir on Friday.As expected, the contest was finely balanced, but Egypt found the decisive moment just before the interval through captain Mohamed Salah. The forward converted a VAR-awarded penalty with composure, delicately chipping the ball beyond Ronwen Williams to cap a stronger Egyptian

Hearts of Oak climbed to second place in the Ghana Premier League after edging Samartex 1-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon on Friday. The visitors nearly stunned the Phobians inside two minutes when Christian Agyenim Boateng capitalised on an error from Abdul Karim, but his effort struck the face of goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi to spare Hearts.The home side responded quickly. Mawuli Wayo wasted a clear chance in the fourth minute, firing over the bar, but made amends

Winfred Dormon knows the task ahead will not be easy as Dreams FC prepares for a tough test against Bibiani Gold Stars.The head coach framed the fixture as a major challenge and stressed the need for focus and fight across ninety minutes.Dreams FC come into the match with mixed form, having won two and lost three of their last five league outings. That run has left little margin for error as they face the defending champions who are pushing hard in the title race.Dormon knows his

Director of Marketing for the Ghana Football Association, Jamil Maraby, has been appointed President of the newly established Marketing Committee of WAFU Zone B. The decision was taken at the 18th Ordinary General Assembly of WAFU Zone B, which was held in Rabat, Morocco.This appointment marks a historic milestone for the sub-regional football body, as it is the first time WAFU Zone B has constituted a dedicated Marketing Committee. The move underscores the organisationâ??s commitment

Dreams FC coach Winfred Dormon is focused on turning strong displays into points on the road as his side prepares for Bibiani Gold Stars.He feels the teamâ??s form has been mixed, with steady home outings and promising away shows that have not brought rewards.In their last five matches, Dreams have won two and lost three, a run that leaves them needing a lift in results. The staff has worked on sharper starts, tighter defending, and better use of chances in key moments. Players

Winfred Dormon steps into the weekend with a plan and focus as Dreams FC prepare to face champions Bibiani Gold Stars.The Dreams coach has spent the week shaping his side after a mixed run of form that has brought two wins and three losses in their last five matches. Results have been uneven, but the mood in camp remains steady, with players working on structure and quick transitions.Dormon believes control of key moments will decide the contest, especially how his team behaves

The new head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, Fritz Schmid, has admonished his players to show character when they take on Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.According to the Swiss tactician, it is important for Gold Stars to show they are defending champions on the matchday and fight for all three points to improve their home record.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Fritz Schmid acknowledged the quality of Dreams FC but noted that he is confident his players can get

Egypt are through to the Round 16 stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after seeing off South Africa with a narrow 1-0 victory on Friday, December 26.The Pharaohs locked horns with the Bafana Bafana today in their second Group B game of the tournament.In the keenly contested affair staged at Stade Adrar in Agadir, both national teams fought and left everything on the pitch in their bid to take the top spot in the group standings.At the end of the pulsating contest, a

Two teams looking to revive their Africa Cup of Nations campaigns after opening defeats meet at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah on Saturday, as Benin and Botswana aim to secure vital points to keep their qualification hopes alive.The former narrowly lost to Congo DR last time out, while the latter were on the receiving end of a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Senegal.Despite entering the Nations Cup on a downward spiral, Benin certainly showed signs of life in their Group D curtain-raiser

Two teams that were on the losing side in their Africa Cup of Nations' opening matches - Uganda and Tanzania - will go head-to-head on Saturday at Stade El Barid in Rabat.A defeat for either side could mean an early exit from Africaâ??s most prestigious tournament, and both will be keen to avoid that situation.The Cranes of Uganda did not enjoy the best start to their Africa Cup of Nations, owing to their 3-1 loss to Tunisia in the first game of the competition.Facing the

The head coach of Aduana FC, Aristica Cioaba, has indicated that his team will fight for a win when they take on Young Apostles in the Ghana Premier League this weekend. The coach and his team will make the trip to Wenchi this weekend to take on Young Apostles in their Week 16 league fixture of the ongoing 2025/26 league campaign.In what will be the last game of 2025 and the final match of the leagueâ??s first round, Aristica Cioaba insists it is important to secure all three

Experienced attacker Bright Adjei has rallied his Aduana FC teammates to unite and fight for a win against Young Apostles in their next match in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.The team from Dormaa is travelling to Wenchi this weekend and will take on their Week 16 league opponent on Sunday, December 28.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Bright Adjei described the upcoming fixture as a very important one, insisting that Aduana FC must ensure they pick all three points.â??Every