Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has declared his outfit readiness for the quarterfinals showdown against Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The North African football heavyweights narrowly triumphed over DR Congo in the last 16 to set up a tie against the Super Eagles, who made light work of Mozambique to a book a place in the quarterfinals.The much-anticipated clash between Algeria and DR Congo travelled to extra-time after a pulsating goalless draw in regular time, with Adel

Ivory Coast star Amad Diallo has expressed great enthusiasm for his outfit upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals showdown against Egypt.The Elephants swept aside Burkina Faso with a clean 3-0 victory in the last 16 clash on Tuesday, setting up a fiery quarter-final clash with the Pharaohs on Saturday, January 10, 2026.It promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams seeking for victory to secure a place in the semifinals of the continental showpiece.Speaking

Head coach of DR Congo Sebastien Desabre has shifted his focus to the upcoming 2026 World Cup playoff following their elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.The Leopards fell short to the North African football heavyweights in the last 16, denying them a place in the quarterfinals of the continental showpiece.The much-anticipated clash between Algeria and DR Congo travelled to extra-time after a pulsating goalless draw in regular time, with Adel Boulbinaâ??s

Heart of Lions are through to the Round 16 stage of the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup campaign after seeing off Na God FC with a 2-0 victory despite their struggles in the Ghana Premier League.The Ghana Premier League side faced off against the lower division club on Wednesday, in the Round of 32 stage of the competition.In a game played at the Kpando Sports Stadium, Heart of Lions had a brilliant start to the contest and took the lead through Ismail Abambila after just 13 minutes into the

Head coach of Ivory Coast Emerse Fae has stressed his outfit will face Egypt with a lot of humility and focus in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Elephants swept aside Burkina Faso with a clean 3-0 victory in the last 16 clash on Tuesday, setting up a fiery quarter-final clash with the Pharaohs on Saturday, January 10, 2026."We will turn the page on what happened against Burkina Faso and start preparing for the Egypt match.""We are working calmly,

Morocco international Hakim Ziyech says he holds no grudges after being left out of the squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Ziyech, who recently joined Moroccan giants Wydad AC could not make the cut for the continental showpiece, being held in Morocco, having failed to impress head coach Walid Regragui at club level.Speaking in an interview, the former Ajax and Chelsea star stressed he hold no qualms over his exclusion from the Moroccoâ??s AFCON squad, insisting his exclusion

Kingsley Braye delivered a scintillating performance, scoring a sensational hat-trick to fire Medeama SC into the MTN FA Cup Round of 16 with a convincing 3â??1 victory over Bibiani Gold Stars at the TnA Stadium on Wednesday.Ibrahim Tankoâ??s side started with purpose and were rewarded in the 27th minute when Braye broke the deadlock, finishing confidently to put the Ghana Premier League leaders ahead.The forward struck again on the stroke of halftime, doubling Medeamaâ??s

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has lifted the curtain on the Technical Study Group (TSG) responsible for identifying the standout performers at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.These experts, chosen for their experience and insight, play a crucial role in deciding the tournamentâ??s Man of the Match awards and recognizing individual excellence.The 12-member panel is led by Jaida Zakaria, CAF TSG Manager, and Belhassen Malouche. From their Rabat headquarters,

Ghana has been ranked among the top 10 futsal national teams in Africa, a development that hands the country a significant boost ahead of the next continental qualifiers.The elite group of Africaâ??s leading futsal nations includes Ghana alongside Algeria, Angola, Cote dâ??Ivoire, Egypt, Libya, Guinea, Mauritania, Mozambique, and Zambia.Ghanaâ??s position in the top 10 means the Black Stars Futsal will not take part in the preliminary round of qualifiers for the Futsal

Chelseaâ??s appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach carries a clear message to the squad, according to former Ghana coach Chris Hughton.The 41-year-old Englishman has joined the Blues on a sive-and-a-half-year deal, with an option for an additional season, signaling stability and trust rather than a short-term gamble."At this moment in time, a six-and-a-half year contract says â??weâ??re not thinking this is a riskâ??â?¦ It is also a signal to the

Chelseaâ??s new head coach, Liam Rosenior, may be stepping into one of English footballâ??s most high-pressure roles, but his coaching path was clear to those who knew him early.Rosenior replaces Enzo Maresca, who left the club on New Yearâ??s Day, and will be in the stands when Chelsea face Fulham in the Premier League on Wednesday.He is set to lead his first training session on Thursday ahead of Saturdayâ??s FA Cup third-round tie against Charlton Athletic.Former Ghana

Former Ghana coach Chris Hughton believes Chelsea have appointed a head coach who will not shy away from expressing his views, backing Liam Rosenior to bring clarity, conviction and independence of thought to Stamford Bridge.Hughton, who managed Rosenior at Brighton and has remained close to him since, says the new Chelsea boss has never been the type to simply follow instructions without question.Chelsea confirmed the appointment of Rosenior from Strasbourg on a six-and-a-half-year

Franck Kessié is edging closer to a landmark that places him alongside one of Cote d'Ivoireâ??s greatest football icons, underlining his longevity and importance to the national team on Africaâ??s biggest stage.As the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco reaches the quarter-final phase, the Elephantsâ?? captain stands just one appearance away from equalling Didier Drogbaâ??s record tally of AFCON matches, a feat that reflects years of consistency, resilience,

Medeama SC President Moses Armah has urged the clubâ??s players to remain focused and humble despite their impressive position at the summit of the Ghana Premier League at the end of the first round.The Mauve and Yellow capped a strong first half of the 2025/26 season with a narrow 1â??0 victory over Hearts of Oak at the TnA Stadium on Sunday, a result that ensured they finished top of the table with a two-point advantage over second-placed Bibiani Gold Stars.Medeamaâ??s

Ghana Premier League leaders Medeama SC have dismissed a ball retriever following a heated altercation involving Hearts of Oak assistant coach Gazale Abdulai and an unauthorised post-match media interview after Sundayâ??s 1â??0 victory over the Phobians in Tarkwa, GHANAsoccernet.com Headquarters can exclusively report. The ball boy, identified as Kofi, has been removed from his role by Medeama with immediate effect after the incident, which has sparked widespread debate

Hearts of Oak Communications Director, Kwame Opare Addo, has stated that the clubâ??s goalkeeping coach, Najahu Issah, will determine when Benjamin Asare returns to the starting lineup.Asare lost his first-choice status to Solomon Agbetsi after sustaining an injury in an international friendly against South Korea last November.Agbetsi, who made his debut against Swedru All Blacks that same month, has since cemented his place between the posts for the Phobian club.Although Asare

Communications Director of Hearts of Oak, Kwame Opare Addo, has expressed the clubâ??s desire to see both Benjamin Asare and Solomon Agbetsi included in Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Asare established himself as the Black Starsâ?? first-choice goalkeeper after making his debut in March 2025 and went on to feature in all of Ghanaâ??s World Cup qualifying matches.However, the former Great Olympics shot-stopper has found minutes hard to come by since returning

Communications Director of Hearts of Oak, Kwame Opare Addo, has expressed the clubâ??s desire to see both Benjamin Asare and Solomon Agbetsi included in Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Asare established himself as the Black Starsâ?? first-choice goalkeeper after making his debut in March 2025 and went on to feature in all of Ghanaâ??s World Cup qualifying matches.However, the former Great Olympics shot-stopper has found minutes hard to come by since returning