Kwabena Owusu scored and assisted to drive Maccabi Bnei Raina to a 3-1 home win over Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona in Round 16 of the Ligat Ha al.The Ghanaian striker struck on 21 minutes with a fine right foot finish from the left side of the box after a cross from Muhamad Shaker to cancel out Cristian Martinez early penalty.Owusu then turned provider on 42 minutes. He carried the ball on the break and slid a neat pass into Iyad Khalaili who finished high into the net to put Raina

Manchester City are finalising a deal to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo in a move that could be confirmed as soon as the New Year, sources close to the negotiations have confirmed.The Cityzens champions have made significant progress in talks over the last 48 hours and are prepared to meet the Ghana international's £65 million release clause. Following a positive call between the clubs today, only minor final steps regarding the payment structure remain before

Ghana Premier League side Vision FC have officially announced the departure of winger Dickson Afoakwa, ending his brief spell with the club after less than one full season.Afokwa, who joined Vision FC at the start of the 2025/26 campaign, has left the club before the conclusion of the first round of the league season. The specific reasons for his early exit were not disclosed in the club's announcement.His departure opens up a spot in the squad as Vision FC, who are currently

Ghana Premier League side Swedru All Blacks are aiming to strengthen their squad with the reported signing of Eleven Wonders winger Emmanuel Boateng.The Agona Swedru-based club has entered the race to secure the attackerâ??s signature ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.The move is seen as a bid to add quality and firepower to their frontline as the 2025/26 league season progresses.Currently, Swedru All Blacks sit 11th in the league standings with 19 points from 16

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko are actively pursuing the signature of Nations FC defensive midfielder Prince Badu, according to exclusive reports.The move would see the 25-year-old join the title-chasing Porcupine Warriors from their domestic rivals.The potential transfer comes with Asante Kotoko sitting top of the league table with 30 points from 16 games, holding a narrow lead on goal difference. With one game remaining in the first round of the season, the club appears

Tunisia and Tanzania booked their places at the Round 16 stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after battling to a 1-1 stalemate in their final Group C fixture.The two national teams locked horns at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah on Tuesday afternoon, looking for a win to guarantee their place in the knockout stage.In the game that produced two goals, Tunisia took the lead in the 43rd minute when they were awarded a penalty kick. Ismael Gharbi stepped up and won the battle

Egypt has signalled its readiness to return as host of Africaâ??s flagship football tournament, with the government preparing to submit an official bid to stage the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, citing infrastructure capable of handling events on a global scale.The intention was confirmed on Tuesday by Mohamed El-Shazly, spokesperson for the Ministry of Youth and Sports, who said the state has formally communicated its preparedness to the Egyptian Football Association ahead of

Nigeria cruised past Uganda with a dominant 3-1 victory on Tuesday afternoon to finish top of Group C at the end of the three group games at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The triumph over the Cranes meant the Super Eagles have won all three group stage matches, cementing their status as one of the favourites to clinch this edition of the AFCON.In the match against Uganda, Nigeria broke the deadlock after 28 minutes of play in the first half. A Fisayo Dele-Bashiru cut-back

Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have mutually parted ways with midfielder Samuel Tenadu effective immediately, bringing an end to his spell at the club.The midfielder joined the Porcupine Warriors in summer 2024 following a standout performance with Legon Cities. However, Tenaduâ??s spell with the Ghanaian giants was plagued by injuries, limiting him to a fewer number of matches.Despite signing a three-year deal with the Porcupine Warriors, Tenaduâ??s time at the club has been

Ghanaian youngster Douglas Owusuâ??s growing reputation in European football has been further enhanced after he was named in the Serbian Super Liga Team of the First Round, recognition that underlines his consistency and influence since the beginning of the season with FK Radnik Surdulica.Owusu has been one of Radnik's standout performers, delivering a string of assured displays that have made him a constant menace to opposing defences.The 19-year-old has enjoyed a productive

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku ended 2025 with another goal contribution to end a mixed year on a high with Leicester City. The Ghana international started the year on the sidelines as he slowly recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.However, he bounced back to start the 2025/26 season on a bright note, leading the Foxes attack with goals and assists.Issahaku served the assist for the opener in the 2-1 win over Derby County, Leicester's final match of the year.The former

Manchester City are in advanced talks with AFC Bournemouth to secure the signing of Ghana international Antoine Semenyo.According to the latest update from Transfer Insider Fabrizio Romano, the deal is in the final stages and should be completed very soon.â??Antoine Semenyo and Manchester City, deal almost done with final steps to follow soon.â??Man City and Bournemouth has positive call today to proceed in talks while the playerâ??s prepared to join #MCFC. Here we go,

Karela United head coach Nurudeen Amadu says his willingness to vary player selection remains a deliberate part of his coaching approach, stressing that adaptability and strategy, rather than predictability, guide his decisions.He made the remarks after his side earned a 1-1 draw away to Swedru All Blacks, a result that underlined his belief in flexible planning and game-specific solutions.Speaking after the match, Amadu addressed perceptions surrounding his selection choices, insisting

Joseph Painstil has shared his excitement playing with Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus at MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy. Reus moved to the United States early 2025 to join LA Galaxy after over a decade in the Bundesliga with Dortmund.The German and Ghanaian have been teammates for the past few months, but Paintsil has been left amazed by Reus' intelligence, claiming he always dreams of playing with such players."Reus is, I don't know how to describe him but he

Zambia head coach Moses Sichone has lamented the officiating in his sideâ??s 3-0 defeat to Morocco in the third round of the group stage at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Speaking at the post-match press conference after the match on Monday, Sichone admitted that excessive respect for the hosts played a role in the outcome but also voiced strong concerns about the refereeing performance, alleging that it went against Zambia.â??We respected Morocco too much. Some of their players

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Joseph Paintsil has disclosed the reason for owning a football club in Ghana despite still playing the sport. The club, JP FC, currently competing in the Division Two league is solely financed by the Black Stars forward.According to Paintsil, the struggle of making it as a footballer inspired his decision to own a club and help the upcoming generation."It's something I wanted to do, it is something I have always wanted to do. Whenever I get

Ghana Premier League side Hohoe United have augmented their backline with the signing of defender Emmanuel Kyeremeh.The club have announced on Tuesday, 30 December 2025 that the centre back has signed a long-term contract.''Center back Emmanuel Kyeremeh has joined us from the Togolese top-flight side AS GBOHLOE-SU on a long-term deal,â??â?? the statement read.â??â??A strong addition to our defensive line as we continue to build for the future.â??â??The

Manchester City have reached advanced stages of the signing of Ghana international Antoine Semenyo after agreeing to trigger his release clause. The Etihad outfit are currently in pole position to seal a winter move for the 25-year-old barring any last minute hitch.Talks between City and AFC Bournemouth are almost concluded with the former European champions agreeing to pay £65m release clause.Meanwhile, the club and the player are also finalizing personal terms. Semenyo is

Already-eliminated Gabon have nothing but pride to play for on Wednesday when they face Africa Cup of Nations defending champions Ivory Coast in the final match of Group F.The Elephants, however, have yet to secure their final position in the â??Group of Deathâ?? and Emerse Faeâ??s team head into the encounter in Marrakesh looking to continue their Cup of Nations unbeaten run under the former midfielder.Gabon were tipped to compete for the top honours in Group F before

Kwesi Appiah's Sudan has booked their place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.The Falcons of Jediane sealed their place as one of the best third-placed teams following Moroccoâ??s crucial victory over Zambia. This result confirmed their progression even before the final round of group matches.It marks a remarkable turnaround for a team that started the tournament at the bottom of their group but climbed to third place after recording