Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko was left disappointed on Monday afternoon when the team drew 1-1 with Basake Holy Stars in the Ghana Premier League.In the Week 15 fixture played at TnA Stadium, the Tarkwa-based side was backed to pick all three points to move to the top of the league standings.Unfortunately, the teamâ??s profligacy in front of goal, which saw them missing a penalty, denied them the victory, needing a late goal to salvage a point from the match.Speaking in

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet was in near-tears on Monday afternoon after a late equaliser from Zambia denied his side a crucial victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The two national teams locked horns at Stade Mohamed V in their first Group A match of the ongoing tournament in Morocco.In the exciting contest that ensued between the two sides, Mali emerged as the better side in the first half and should have led at halftime. However, they missed several chances, including

German-Ghanaian forward Sirlord Conteh marked a major step in his recovery with an awaited return for FC Heidenheim, drawing applause from the home crowd and teammates.The winger came off the bench in the 66th minute, replacing Marvin Pieringer, to register his first competitive minutes in weeks.Conteh had been out for close to two and a half months after suffering a torn lateral meniscus, an injury that halted his momentum earlier in the campaign. His appearance against Bayern

Morocco international Romain Saïss has been forced to withdraw from the squad FOR THE 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament following an injury setback in opener against Comoros.The 35-year-old defender, who is the captain of the Atlas Lions was forced off with an injury after just 18 minutes into the highly competitive clash, held at the at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat on Sunday, December 21, 2025.Saïss was replaced by Jawad El Yamiq, as the North African

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has clarified that Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is owed only half of his salary, dismissing reports that he has gone unpaid for nine months.Recent claims suggested Addo was owed his full monthly wage of $50,000, but Adams explained that 50% of the amount was already disbursed at the start of the year, in line with his contract.Speaking on Channel One Sports, Adams acknowledged outstanding payments to several national team coaches but

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has revealed that Ghanaâ??s $9 million prize for appearing at the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be deposited into the newly established Sports Fund.Qualifying for the tournament has guaranteed at least $10.5 million, including $9 million in prize money for group-stage participation and an additional $1.5 million to cover preparation expenses.Further prize money is awarded as teams progress through the competition.Speaking

Karela United coach Nurudeen Amadu admitted that dropping points against Vision FC would have been disastrous after his side secured a vital 1â??0 win in Matchday 15 of the 2025/2026 Ghana Premier League.The victory at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium was sealed in the 56th minute when Malik Abubakar finished clinically from a low cross, giving Karela the edge in a closely contested encounter.The win moves Karela United up to 8th place with 23 points, providing a much-needed boost

Tunisia will get their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations exertions started against Uganda at Stade Olympique Annexe Complexe Sportif Prince Abdellah on Tuesday.With only one Africa Cup of Nations triumph in their history, the Carthage Eagles will be looking to secure their second title in Morocco, and their foes will face a stern test in their first match of the competition.The North Africans have won the title once, when they hosted in 2004, but their fans will be confident of their chances,

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group D fixture between Senegal and Botswana takes place on Tuesday at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Morocco, as both nations begin their campaigns at AFCON 2025 with contrasting expectations.The Teranga Lions arrive as one of the tournament favourites, while the Zebras will look to defy the odds and make a statement as they seek their first-ever victory at an AFCON finals.Senegal enter the 2025 AFCON as one of Africaâ??s most experienced sides,

Ghanaâ??s Black Stars have wrapped up 2025 in 72nd position in the FIFA Menâ??s World Rankings, according to the latest update published on FIFAâ??s official website.The global ranking also sees Ghana positioned 14th on the African continent, with both standings remaining unchanged from the November rankings.Despite the lack of movement in the most recent update, the year-end position reflects a modest improvement compared to December 2024, when the Black Stars were ranked

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani insisted his side did enough to claim maximum points after being held to a goalless draw by Aduana FC in Sundayâ??s Ghana Premier League clash.The contest at Dormaa Ahenkro brought together two sides separated by three points before kickoff, and the narrow gap was evident in a tightly fought encounter.Hearts showed greater intent for long spells, dictating tempo and spending extended periods in Aduana territory, but lacked the final touch

Semper Fi endured a narrow 2-1 defeat against Port City in a top-of-the-table clash in the Access Bank Division One Zone III League, a result that saw them surrender first place despite a spirited performance.The opening half was keenly contested, with Semper Fi matching their hosts in intensity and organisation, and the teams went into the break level. Port City took the lead in the 62nd minute through Korbla Junior Kedzie, but Semper Fi showed their character almost immediately.

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President and CAF Vice President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku was among the distinguished football leaders who visited the FIFA Regional Office for Africa in Rabat, on Monday, a day after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) officially began on Sunday, December 21 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.The 35th edition of the continentâ??s flagship tournament got underway with a spectacular opening ceremony and a Group A clash between hosts Morocco

LA Galaxy forward Joseph Paintsil beleives the Black Stars have enough quality to ensure they qualify for the next round of the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The four-time African champions, after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON secured a ticket to play at the world stage for the fifth time.Ghana have been drawn alongside Panama, England and Croatia in Group L for the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.After early exits

Black Stars winger Joseph Paintsil has insisted that the playing body will do everything possible to do their best in the group phase games in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Ghana, who are making their fifth Mundial appearance, have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.After exiting at the group phase in 2014 and 2022 in Brazil and Germany, respectively, Paintsil vowed that they would do everything possible to play for the country.The LA Galaxy forward

Black Stars winger Joseph Paintsil has insisted that the playing playing will do everything possible to do their best in the group phase games in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Ghana, who are making their fifth Mundial appearance, have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.After exiting at the group phase in 2014 and 2022 in Brazil and Germany, respectively, Paintsil vowed that they would do everything possible to play for the country.The LA Galaxy forward

GHANAsoccernet.com reporter Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues worldwide.The details below capture the minutes and the players' performances over the weekend.Antoine Semenyo scored his eighth goal of the season for Bournemouth in their 1-1 draw against Burnley on SaturdayKwabena Owusu scored for Maccabi Bnei Raina in their 3-1 loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Israeli top-flight