Amad Diallo put in an excellent display and was deservedly named Man of the Match after Côte dâ??Ivoire cruised to a 3-0 victory against Burkina Faso, a win that sent the defending champions into the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals in Marrakesh.The Manchester United winger was involved in the key moments that broke open the game and underlined his growing influence for Les Ã?léphants.Diallo opened the scoring in the 20th minute, reacting quickest to a defensive mix-up in the

Amad Diallo delivered another top performance for Ivory Coast on Tuesday night, scoring to inspire the team to defeat Burkina Faso 3-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Elephants will now take on Egypt in the last eight stage, as they march on in their bid to defend their title from the last edition of the tournament.In Tuesdayâ??s Round 16 encounter played at Stade de Marrakech, Ivory Coast came close to scoring after 15

Adil Boulbina stepped off the bench and took just a few minutes to change the course of a tight knockout match in Rabat.With the match seemingly drifting towards penalties after a goalless 90 minutes and most of extra time, the Algerian forward produced a moment of quality in the 118th minute. Cutting in from the right, he curled a superb strike beyond Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, whose saves had frustrated Algeria all evening.The goal finally separated two sides who had largely cancelled

Berekum Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign former Asante Kotoko midfielder Samuel Tenedu In a bid to strengthen their squad amid a difficult season,The club's move for the experienced player comes at a critical time. Berekum Chelsea currently finds itself in a dire league position, sitting in 16th place in the Ghana Premier League table and deeply involved in a relegation battle after the first half of the campaign.Tenedu became available on the transfer market after having

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen nearly boycotted the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco following his outburst in the Mozambique showdown on Monday night, Africasoccer.com has reported. Osimhen, who plies his trade for Galatasaray was spotted in an altercation with his teammate, Ademola Lookman in the high-stake round of 16 clash against Mozambique.The forward, who scored two goals to propel his outfit to a resounding 4-0 victory over the Mambas to book a place

Jesurun Rak Sakyi has become one of the most talked about wingers this winter after his name surfaced on a leaked transfer shortlist linked to Oxford United.The 23-year-old Crystal Palace wide man continues to grow in profile thanks to his form on loan in Turkey and the interest building around him in England.The internal list was revealed by accident when the wife of Oxford co-owner Sumrith Thanakarnjanasuth shared a short Instagram clip showing her husband reading through potential

A stunning extra-time equaliser from Adil Boulbina secured a narrow 1-0 victory for Algeria against D.R Congo on Tuesday evening, ensuring that they booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Round of 16 fixture played at Stade Prince Moulay Hassan produced a close contest with the two national teams struggling to break down the defense of the other.D.R Congo came close to scoring in the 26th minute when Cedric Bakambuâ??s attempt from a tight

Mighty Royals forward Torxo Atsu has completed a transfer to fellow Ghana Premier League side Eleven Wonders, signing a contract for the remainder of the season.The deal sees Atsu join the Techiman-based club immediately to bolster their attacking options for the second half of the campaign. Specific terms of the transfer were not disclosed.Atsu, who had been a key attacking figure for Mighty Royals in the first round of the season, will be expected to provide immediate firepower

Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew has called on his team to focus on the future and build momentum following their dramatic 2-1 Championship victory over West Bromwich Albion, secured by a 94th-minute winner from Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.Speaking after the match, Ayew emphasised the need to use the result as a catalyst. "We need to start the year well, and you know, what happened is in the past," he said. "We need to focus on what's ahead of us, and today was the

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has delivered the latest update on the intense speculation surrounding Antoine Semenyo, revealing that "nothing has been agreed" between the clubs for the transfer of the Ghanaian forward to Manchester City.Despite widespread reports stating a deal is imminent and that City are prepared to trigger his release clause, Iraola clarified the current status in a pre-match press conference."I think it could be the last game [for Semenyo],"

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has publicly insisted that "nothing has been agreed" with Manchester City for the transfer of forward Antoine Semenyo, directly addressing the widespread reports of an imminent deal for the Ghana international.Speaking ahead of Bournemouth's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, Iraola acknowledged the intense speculation while stressing that no formal agreement is in place. "I think it could be the last game [for Semenyo].That

Jordan Ayew is hoping Leicester City can build momentum after a dramatic 94th-minute winner from Abdul Fatawu secured a vital 2-1 Championship victory over West Bromwich Albion.The Ghana forward struck a stunning volley in stoppage time to snatch all three points on a tense night at the King Power Stadium, where fan protests and freezing temperatures left large sections of the 32,000-capacity ground empty.Leicester have been inconsistent this season, winning only two of their last

Jordan Ayew has called for patience and confidence in young winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku after the Ghana international secured a dramatic 94th-minute winner for Leicester City against West Bromwich Albion.Fatawuâ??s stoppage-time volley completed a tense night at the King Power Stadium, giving the Foxes a vital Championship victory despite fan protests and freezing conditions that left many seats empty.Ayew, who has also scored five goals this season, emphasized the importance

Jamie Leweling is again at the center of transfer talk after a strong run of form with VfB Stuttgart that has lifted his profile across Europe.The German-Ghanaian winger has become a key figure in Stuttgartâ??s attack, and clubs in England and Italy are now watching his situation closely ahead of the next window.Sky reports that AFC Bournemouth have made contact over the 24-year-old as a possible replacement for Antoine Semenyo, who could leave the club. Chelsea were also ready

Justin Diehl marked his return to the VfB Stuttgart first team with a lively display in the friendly against FC Luzern, offering a timely reminder of his quality after a long spell troubled by injuries.The 21-year-old winger created the opener, added the second goal himself, and played with confidence on the left side as Stuttgart eased through the game. His movement was sharp, his touch was clean, and his willingness to attack defenders brought energy to the side.Coach Sebastian

Leicester City manager Marti Cifuentes has labelled Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku's 94th-minute winner against West Bromwich Albion as a "special goal", praising the player's resilience to score despite suffering from cramp.The dramatic 2-1 victory was sealed when Issahaku powered home Stephy Mavididi's cross in the dying moments, securing Leicester's third win in four home games. The goal followed compatriot Jordan Ayew's opener, which was

Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo is edging closer to a high-profile move to Manchester City, with the forward set to undergo a medical on Thursday ahead of a £65 million transfer.The deal is expected to move into its final stages after Bournemouthâ??s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola confirmed on Tuesday that Semenyo will feature in the match, while admitting it could be the attackerâ??s final appearance

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah expressed deep satisfaction with the fighting spirit of his young teammates following their hard-fought 3-1 extra-time victory over Benin, which secured their spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals.While the Liverpool forward scored the decisive third goal, he was quick to shift the focus to the collective effort of a squad he had previously described as lacking the experience to be tournament favourites."We have young players,

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has openly admitted his team is not among the favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite guiding them to the quarter-finals with a goal in a hard-fought 3-1 extra-time victory over Benin.Speaking after the match, the Liverpool forward tempered expectations for the record seven-time champions, who are bidding for their first title since 2010. "I don't think we are a favourite at all (to win the title)," Salah told reporters.He

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has sent a strong message of unity to fans by sharing photos with teammates Victor Osimhen and Bruno Onyemaechi on Instagram, a day after Nigeria's 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the AFCON round of 16.The post, captioned simply "TOGETHER ALWAYS", follows a heated on-pitch exchange between Lookman and Osimhen during Tuesday's match, which had sparked speculation about a potential rift within the squad.The incident, where Osimhen