Premier League side Chelsea have made an initial enquiry about signing Ghana international Antoine Semenyo in January.According to a report by The Athletic, Chelsea had planned to sign a new forward in the summer but have contacted Semenyoâ??s camp about the conditions of a deal, with a view to potentially accelerating their plans to January.They are one of a number of clubs interested in the Bournemouth forward, whose contract with the club runs until 2030, and contains a

Defending champions Ivory Coast begin their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a Group F clash against Mozambique on Wednesday, December 24 at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech, as the Elephants look to make a strong start to their title defence in Morocco.Both teams begin their campaigns with this fixture, with an opportunity to establish momentum in a group that also includes Cameroon and Gabon, with a strong result expected to set the foundation for advancement to the knockout

Familiar deep runners Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea will kick off their Africa Cup of Nations campaigns in Group E as the two nations square off at the Mohammed V Stadium on Wednesday.Both sides aim to improve on their round-of-16 finishes in the previous edition, though the Stallions have reached at least the semi-finals in three of their last five continental appearances, while Nzalang Nacional claimed a quarter-final berth in three of four prior participations.With one of

Cameroon get their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations underway with a clash against Gabon on Wednesday, December 24 in Agadir.A nation that was once regarded as one of Africa's footballing powerhouses, Cameroon will be desperate to reclaim that title in Morocco, but it will not be easy.Cameroon are undoubtedly going through a tough time in the world of football, after failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in North America.The Indomitable Lions currently hold the African record

Two former Africa Cup of Nations champions, Algeria and Sudan, face off in Rabat on Wednesday, a crucial match that could shape their chances of advancing from Group E.Having exited at the group stage at AFCON 2021 and 2023, the Fennecs need a positive start in Morocco against an opponent without a win in this competition since 2012.When Algeria ended a 29-year wait for Cup of Nations success in 2019, little did the Desert Warriors know that beating Senegal would be their last victory

Ghana interactional Nicolas Opoku produced another outstanding display for Kasimpasa at the weekend despite falling short to Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Liga.Opoku, the most consistent Ghanaian defender in Europe started and played full throttle of the match as his outfit succumbed to a 3-0 away defeat to Galatasaray.Despite the defeat, the former Udinese and Amiens SC star showcased his defensive prowess in the match. Opoku was rated high in the clash, signaling his consistency

Algeria head into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a renewed mindset, as head coach Vladimir Petkovic urges his players to leave past disappointments behind and focus firmly on the present challenge.After two difficult AFCON campaigns, which saw the Desert Foxes fail to reach the knockout stages in the 2021 and 2023 editions, a sharp contrast to their title-winning success in 2019, Petkovic has stressed the importance of moving forward."The most important thing is

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has dismissed claims that Ghana Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has gone unpaid for nine months, clarifying that the government owes him only half of his salary.Reports recently suggested that the 50-year-old coach had not received his full remuneration for several months.However, speaking to Citi Sports, Adams acknowledged that while there are outstanding payments to some national team coaches, measures are being taken to ensure

The $9 million prize Ghanaâ??s Black Stars will receive for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be deposited into the countryâ??s newly established Sports Fund, Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has confirmed.Under the expanded 48-team tournament format, every qualifying nation is set to receive a minimum of $10.5 million, comprising $9 million in prize money for group-stage participation and an additional $1.5 million earmarked for preparation expenses.Speaking

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku contributed to one of Istanbul Basaksehir's goals in their thumping 5-1 victory over Gazientep in the Turkish Superlig on Monday evening. The lanky centre-back, started again for the Istanbul-based club, and lasted the entire duration, delivering a five-star performance in the thrilling victory.Opoku put the icing on the cake after spotting Ivan Brnic for his side's fifth goal.Meanwhile, Eldor Shomurov gave Basaksehir the lead in the 21st

Legendary Ghanaian footballer, Andre Ayew has shared a heartwarming moment with President of the country, John Dramani Mahama. Ayew met the first gentleman of the nation at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday during the Legacy Rise Boxing night. A night which saw stars and top personalities assemble to watch the epic boxing bout between Freezy McBones and Jonathan 'Worldwide' Tetteh.The event was organised by son of the President, Sharaf Mahama, Ghana's

Fast-rising Ghanaian defender, Stephen Acquah, has signed a contract extension with Danish topflight side FC Nordsjaelland.The Right to Dream Academy product inked a new deal which will keep him at FC Nordsjaelland until 2030.The teen sensation was rewarded with a new deal just 18 months following his move from the Ghana-based academy to the Danish outfit.Within the period, Acquah has been a regular at the club, making 22 appearances for the first team across all competitions."I

Tottenham Hotspur have ended their interest in Ghana and AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo ahead of the winter transfer window. The Black Stars forward will become available in the January market, with a release clause of £65 million for any club interested in his services.Spurs earlier showed interest in Semenyo during the summer window, and were one of the clubs in the race for his signature ahead of next month's transfer business period.However, according to

The early signs at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations point towards another high-scoring tournament, with the opening four matches averaging two goals per game.Morocco opened the competition with a 2-0 win over Comoros, followed by a 1-1 draw between Mali and Zambia. Group B also produced goals, as South Africa defeated Angola 2-1 in Marrakech, while Egypt required a late Mohamed Salah strike to claim a 2-1 comeback victory over Zimbabwe. In total, eight goals have been scored from

Mohamed Salah delivered when it mattered most as Egypt began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a hard-fought comeback victory over Zimbabwe in Morocco.The Pharaohs dominated possession for long spells but found themselves trailing at the break after Prince Dube scored against the run of play to give Zimbabwe a surprise first-half lead in Agadir. Egypt created several chances before and after the interval, only to be frustrated by wasteful finishing and an assured

Zambia forward Patson Daka endured a frightening moment after scoring a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Mali at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), landing awkwardly on his neck while attempting a backflip celebration.Daka had just powered home a header deep into added time to secure a vital 1-1 draw for the Chipolopolo when he attempted an acrobatic celebration that went wrong. The Leicester City striker appeared to lose his balance mid-air and came down heavily on

Ghana Premier League side Bibiani Gold Stars have appointed Swiss tactician Fritz Markus Schmid as their new head coach. In a notice on Monday, December 22, the Ghana Premier League defending champions indicated that Schmid has joined on a two-year contract.â??Weâ??re pleased to share that Swiss international Fritz Markus Schmid has joined us as our new Head Coach, signing a two-year contract with the club.â??Welcome to the family, Coach Fritz. Weâ??re glad to have you

  President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and 2nd Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has chaired the inaugural meeting of FIFAâ??s Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee in Doha, marking a significant milestone in global football governance.The high-level meeting, held on December 16, 2025, brought together senior football administrators from across the world, underscoring FIFAâ??s renewed commitment

Basake Holy Stars coach Johnson Smith was full of praise for his players on Monday after their hard-fought 1-1 draw against Medeama SC in the Ghana Premier League.Holy Stars played away to the Yellow and Mauves in their Week 15 fixture staged at TnA Stadium.On the matchday, Basake Holy Stars defended resolutely, scoring first through Moses Author and only missing out on the three points as a result of a late strike from Kingsley Braye, who ensured Medeama SC earned a point.Speaking

South Africa opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a deserved 2-1 victory over Angola in an entertaining Group B encounter at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Monday evening.Bafana Bafana started brightly and took the lead in the 17th minute through Oswin Appollis. The winger reacted sharply to a loose clearance in the box, sold two neat feints to the defence, and guided a low finish beyond Hugo Marques. After the breakthrough, South Africa gradually ceded control