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

Angola and Zimbabwe are without a win at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), two games into the tournament.The Red Devils and the Brave Warriors locked horns on Friday, December 26, in their second Group B encounter.In the match played at Stade de Marrakech, both sides gave their all but were forced to settle for just a point at full-time after a 1-1 draw.Angola struck first midway through the opening half when Gelson Dala opened the scoring in the 24th minute. The forward met

French duo of Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembele have already arrived in Rabat for the blockbuster 2025 Africa Cup of Nations clash between Morocco and Mali on Friday night.The match, scheduled to take place at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah promises to be a thrilling encounter with both teams seeking for maximum points.Morocco begun the continental showpiece on a good note, inflicting a 2-0 victory over Comoros, whiles Mali settled for a 1-1 draw in their opening fixture last

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has expressed optimism about Angolaâ??s title chances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.Despite having Angolan root, the enterprising midfielder opted to represent France at the international level and has since made 28 appearances for the Les Blues, scoring two goals in the process.Camavinga, who closely monitored the previous Africa Cup of Nations tournament, held in Ivory Coast insists Angola has a genuine chance to win the

Head coach of Morocco Walid Regragui has said that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be the most difficult tournament to win in history.The 35th edition of the continental showpiece which commenced last Sunday run until January 18, 2026, with 24 countries battling it out for the covetous trophy in Morocco.The Atlas Lions capped off an impressive start to the Africa Cup of Nations, inflicting a 2-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday, while Mali settled for a 1-1 draw against Zambia."It

Ahead of a decisive Africa Cup of Nations group stage encounter, South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has signalled a tactically prudent approach, acknowledging that his team must implement specific precautions to navigate the considerable threat posed by Egypt.The Bafana Bafana, buoyed by an opening victory, now face their toughest test in Group C against the seven-time champions. Broos's pre-match comments reveal a strategic shift, moving from the confident execution seen against

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has offered a candid assessment of his team's upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) challenge, openly acknowledging that opponents Egypt represent a significant step up in quality compared to their previous Group C rivals.Speaking ahead of the critical match that will likely decide the group leader, the veteran Belgian manager provided a sober analysis that balanced respect for the Pharaohs with faith in his own squad's capabilities.â??There

As South Africa prepare for a pivotal 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) showdown with Egypt, head coach Hugo Broos has emphatically dismissed the idea of building his team's strategy around stopping a single opponent, specifically Mohamed Salah.With both teams entering the Group C encounter with winning momentum, the experienced Belgian tactician outlined a philosophy centred on collective opposition rather than individual obsession. His comments reveal a calculated approach

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has delivered a clear directive to his squad ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations clash with Egypt: do not be mesmerised by the individual stardom of Mohamed Salah.As the Bafana Bafana prepare to face one of the tournament's most formidable sides, Broos has focused his pre-match preparations on the psychological battle, urging his players to respect their opponent's collective strength rather than fixating on a single superstar.â??They

Former Black Stars assistant coach, George Boateng, has revealed that it was an honour to work for the country. The former Aston Villa U-23 head coach was named as part of Black Stars' technical set-up headed by Otto Addo ahead of the 2022 World Cup playoff against Nigeria.Following the qualification of the team, Boateng, together with Didi Dramani, were all retained ahead of the Mundial in Qatar.Born in Ghana but represented the Dutch national team at teh international

AFC Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has expressed his desire to keep hold of Antoine Semenyo amid reports that his star winger could leave in the January transfer window.The Ghana international, who has a release clause of £65m is expected to join Manchester City in January from the Cheeries."You never know what is going to happen," Iraola said in his press conference for the trip to Brentford on 27 December."In the summer there were a lot

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has insisted his side will not be distracted by individual threats as they prepare to face Egypt in their second Group match later today.Bafana Bafana lock horns with the record African champions at the Adrar Stadium, with both teams coming into the encounter on the back of opening-day victories.Egypt edged Zimbabwe 2-1 in their opener, while South Africa recorded a similar 2-1 win over Angola to make an encouraging start to the tournament.Despite

Swiss tactician Fritz Markus Schmid has emphasised that he is excited with his new role as head coach of Ghana Premier League side Bibiani Gold Stars.The former assistant coach of Tottenham Hotspur was confirmed as head coach of the defending Ghana Premier League champions on Monday, December 22.Speaking to Gold Stars TV ahead of the teamâ??s next match against Dreams FC, Fritz Markus Schmid described the opportunity to lead the Bibiani-based side as a huge honour.â??Iâ??m

Former Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor has criticised Jamie Carragherâ??s recent comments about Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, calling them unfair and disrespectful to one of footballâ??s most consistent stars.Carragher had questioned Salahâ??s leadership and influence during a tough spell for Liverpool, suggesting the Egyptian winger was becoming more of a problem than a solution. Adebayor, speaking to BeanymanSports, rejected the assessment.â??I heard what Jamie Carragher

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has refused to confirm whether captain Yves Bissouma will feature in Fridayâ??s Group A clash against hosts Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder missed Maliâ??s opening match against Zambia due to injury, but his presence alongside Saintfiet at the pre-match press conference in Rabat has fuelled speculation over a possible return. The Belgian coach, however, was careful to manage expectations."The reason

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has underlined his sideâ??s determination ahead of their Group A clash with hosts Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite contrasting starts for the two teams.Mali were held to a draw by Zambia in their opening match, a result that has increased the importance of securing points in Rabat. Morocco, by contrast, began their campaign with a victory over Comoros, reinforcing their status as one of the tournament favourites.Speaking before

Victory on Friday will see host nation Morocco maintain their lead in Group A as they take on Mali in the second round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Friday.The Atlas Lions began the tournament with a 2-0 triumph over Comoros on Sunday, placing them two points clear at the summit of Group A, while the Eagles had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Zambia in their opening fixture.Morocco struggled to make an impact in the first half of their opener,