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

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