Striker Ayoub El Kaabi scored a brace on Monday night to inspire Morocco to thump Zambia 3-0 in their final group match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The lethal forward started the Group A contest and netted his first of the day after just nine minutes into the first half. El Kaabi showed good positioning and ran onto a clever pass from Azzedine Ounahi to head into the Zambia net for the opening goal.In a game where El Kaabi led the lines with an impressive work ethic

Congo DR, already through to the knockouts, face Botswana in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group finale at Al Barid Stadium on Tuesday.A return of four points from a possible six has propelled Congo DR into the round of 16, but in contrast, Botswana have suffered an early exit after two defeats so far, setting the stage for a finale with differing ambitions.Entering the latest rendition of the Nations Cup as one of the dark horses worth keeping an eye on, Congo DR have further

Bibiani Gold Stars coach Fritz Schmid praised his players after a dramatic comeback win over Dreams FC, pointing to their response and effort at Dunâ??s Park.Gold Stars looked in trouble early in the Ghana Premier League Week 16 clash when Dreams FC took a 2-0 lead. The hosts responded with belief and fight, rallying to claim a dramatic 3-2 home win.Reflecting on the turnaround, Schmid highlighted both the challenges his side faced and the bravery shown by his players.â??First

Tournament favourites Senegal face Benin on Tuesday as Group D concludes at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier, with both sides well-placed to reach the knockout stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Benin arrive buoyed by a landmark 1â??0 victory over Botswana on Saturday, which marked the first AFCON win in the nationâ??s history, while the leaders sealed qualification following a hard fought 1â??1 draw with DR Congo in their previous outing.Beninâ??s AFCON campaign

Already assured of top spot in Group C, Nigeria face Uganda at Fez Stadium on Tuesday in round three of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage.The Super Eagles secured victories in their opening two games of the campaign and sit three points clear at the top of the group, while the Cranes are bottom on one point due to an inferior goal difference to third-placed Tanzania.Death, taxes and Nigeria making heavy weather of what appeared to be routine wins â?? the Super Eagles had

Tanzania and Tunisia will clash for the second automatic qualification spot in Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations when they meet at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday.The Taifa Stars enter this contest off the back of a 1-1 draw against neighbours Uganda, while their opponents will be looking to recover from a 3-2 loss to Nigeria.That defeat meant that if they were to keep alive hopes of making it through to the round of 16 for the first time in their history, they had to

Right to Dream Academy chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour has outlined what he â??lovesâ? about the institution after it was named Best Academy at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.The prestigious recognition, announced on Sunday, December 28, places the Ghana-based academy among the most respected development centres in world football and reinforces its growing influence beyond the African continent.The award highlights a model that combines elite football training with formal

Sudan's Ghanaian coach, Kwesi Appiah, has boldly declared his team's ambition to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after leading them to their first tournament victory in 13 years.A 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea, secured by a 74th-minute own goal from Saul Coco, has reignited Sudan's campaign and given them a clear path to the knockout stages.In a confident post-match statement, Appiah emphasised that the historic win was merely a stepping stone toward a

Following Sudan's historic victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a Sudanese journalist has detailed the profound, multi-layered impact Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah has had on the nation's football, crediting him with a transformation that borders on the miraculous.Journalist Ibrahim Salih, speaking to Sporty FM after Sudan's first AFCON win in 13 years, painted a vivid picture of Appiah's influence, which he ranked as the most significant factor in the team's

Following Sudan's historic victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a Sudanese journalist offered a powerful tribute that placed national coach Kwesi Appiah's impact in the highest regard.Journalist Ibrahim Salih made the emotional statement after Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah led Sudan to their first AFCON win in 13 years, a 1-0 triumph over Equatorial Guinea. In his assessment, Appiah's role in transforming the team's fortunes was paramount."To be honest,

A Sudanese journalist has expressed deep national gratitude to Ghana, crediting coach Kwesi Appiah for what he describes as a miraculous transformation of Sudanese football.The emotional tribute from journalist Ibrahim Salih comes after the former Black Stars coach led Sudan to a historic 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nationsâ??their first win in the tournament in 13 years.Salih placed Appiahâ??s contribution second only to divine intervention

Kylian Mbappe has tipped host nation Morocco as serious contenders for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, according to a revelation from his close friend and Moroccan captain Achraf Hakimi.The endorsement came after the Real Madrid forward made a high-profile visit to Rabat, attending Morocco's Group A match against Mali at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.Hakimi, speaking to the media ahead of Morocco's upcoming clash with Zambia, shed light on his former PSG teammate's

Barimah Baah played a key role as Bibiani Gold Stars turned a difficult afternoon into a famous 3-2 win over Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League, even though the team did not begin the match well.The midfielder, who was later named Man of the Match, admitted the opening stages were tough despite solid preparation during the week. Gold Stars went two goals down early at Dunâ??s Park before showing strong character and belief to fight back and claim all three points in a thrilling

Bechem United assistant coach Mallam Yahaya has assured supporters that the team will learn from their humiliating defeat to Asante Kotoko over the weekend.The Hunters on Sunday suffered a disappointing 6-0 defeat to the Porcupine Warriors in their Week 16 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Speaking in his post-match interview, Mallam Yahaya argued that his team did not deserve to lose by the huge scoreline, adding that they will work to correct their mistakes before

Bechem United assistant coach Mallam Yahaya has argued that the team did not deserve to lose 6-0 to Asante Kotoko in their Ghana Premier League Week 16 fixture.Nicknamed the Hunters, Bechem United were in Kumasi on Sunday and played against the Porcupine Warriors at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.In a game where Bechem United hit the goal post five times, the team suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat to the Reds.Speaking in his post-match interview, Mallam Yahaya admitted that his team

Karela United head coach Nurudeen Amadu has stressed the importance of his sideâ??s 1-1 draw away to Swedru All Blacks, describing the point as vital in their push for stability and survival in the Ghana Premier League.Karela earned the draw on Sunday at the Swedru Sports Stadium after a disciplined display that limited the hosts for long spells and saw the visitors recover from conceding first.Amadu underlined that taking something from a difficult away fixture was essential

Karela United head coach Nurudeen Amadu has expressed satisfaction after his side earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Swedru All Blacks, describing the point as a welcome reward in a difficult Ghana Premier League encounter.The match, played at the Swedru Sports Stadium on Sunday, saw Karela frustrate the hosts with a disciplined display, particularly after falling behind.Amadu acknowledged the challenge of the fixture and praised his players for sticking to their tactical plan

Aduana FC coach CioabÄ? AristicÄ? has revealed he will need five new signings to win the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.The two-time Premier League champions currently sit 3rd on the league log with 29 points, behind Medeama and Asante Kotoko, who are both on 30 points.Aduana came from behind to draw 2-2 with Young Apostles on Sunday in the Matchday 16 games at the Wenchi Sports Stadium."You know I have injuries. One central defender, our captain Alex Boakye, is injured,

Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traoré has launched a scathing criticism of Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea, claiming poor officiating cost his team in their 1-0 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) defeat to Algeria on Saturday.The decisive moment came in the first half, when Laryea awarded Algeria a penalty, which captain Riyad Mahrez converted. The goal proved enough to secure Algeria's qualification for the Round of 16.Traore, however, claimed the officiating was heavily

Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon cut a frustrated figure after watching his side surrender a two-goal advantage in a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Bibiani GoldStars at Dunâ??s Park on Sunday.He insisted his team deserved a positive result despite extending their away struggles.Dreams FC looked set for a rare away win after Abdul Razak Salifu scored twice inside 20 minutes, putting the visitors firmly in control and leaving GoldStars chasing the game at the break.The hosts responded