Swiss tactician Fritz Markus Schmid has emphasised that he is excited with his new role as head coach of Ghana Premier League side Bibiani Gold Stars.The former assistant coach of Tottenham Hotspur was confirmed as head coach of the defending Ghana Premier League champions on Monday, December 22.Speaking to Gold Stars TV ahead of the teamâ??s next match against Dreams FC, Fritz Markus Schmid described the opportunity to lead the Bibiani-based side as a huge honour.â??Iâ??m

Former Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor has criticised Jamie Carragherâ??s recent comments about Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, calling them unfair and disrespectful to one of footballâ??s most consistent stars.Carragher had questioned Salahâ??s leadership and influence during a tough spell for Liverpool, suggesting the Egyptian winger was becoming more of a problem than a solution. Adebayor, speaking to BeanymanSports, rejected the assessment.â??I heard what Jamie Carragher

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has refused to confirm whether captain Yves Bissouma will feature in Fridayâ??s Group A clash against hosts Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder missed Maliâ??s opening match against Zambia due to injury, but his presence alongside Saintfiet at the pre-match press conference in Rabat has fuelled speculation over a possible return. The Belgian coach, however, was careful to manage expectations."The reason

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has underlined his sideâ??s determination ahead of their Group A clash with hosts Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite contrasting starts for the two teams.Mali were held to a draw by Zambia in their opening match, a result that has increased the importance of securing points in Rabat. Morocco, by contrast, began their campaign with a victory over Comoros, reinforcing their status as one of the tournament favourites.Speaking before

Victory on Friday will see host nation Morocco maintain their lead in Group A as they take on Mali in the second round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Friday.The Atlas Lions began the tournament with a 2-0 triumph over Comoros on Sunday, placing them two points clear at the summit of Group A, while the Eagles had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Zambia in their opening fixture.Morocco struggled to make an impact in the first half of their opener,

Fresh off tournament-opening wins at the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt and South Africa lock horns in Agadir on Friday in what is likely to determine the winner of Group B.Mohamed Salah scored a last-gasp winner against Zimbabwe, while Lyle Foster netted Bafana Bafanaâ??s clincher against Angola to put both teams level in the group ahead of the second round of matches in the section.Hossam Hassan has promised improvements after Zimbabwe gave Egypt a fright in their opening fixture

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko is hoping his team will be on top of the league at the end of the first round, and that target is shaping their approach ahead of the game against Heart of Lions.The Mauve and Yellow have shown steady form in recent weeks. They have won two matches and drawn three in their last five games, a run that has kept them close to the leading pack.Focus turns to a tricky away trip against Heart of Lions, a side known for tough home ground. Tanko and his

In what is their respective second Group A encounter, Zambia and Comoros will continue their quest at the Africa Cup of Nations at Stade Mohammed V on Friday.The Zambians are second in the group after playing out a 1-1 draw against Mali in their opening game, while their opponents are bottom of the standings in the aftermath of a 2â??0 loss to hosts Morocco in their first game of the competition.Zambia failed to claim the three points on offer in their first group match of the

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito expressed satisfaction with both the result and the individual contribution of Johnson Oppong after the Porcupine Warriorsâ?? 2-0 victory over Eleven Wonders in the Ghana Premier League.Kotoko claimed all three points at the University of Ghana Stadium on Wednesday, with Peter Amidu Acquah opening the scoring in the 16th minute before substitute Johnson Oppong sealed the outcome late on.The win was not without difficulty, as Eleven Wonders

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues on Friday, December 26, 2025, as Angola face Zimbabwe in a Group B fixture at the Stade de Marrakech, Morocco.Following opening-day defeats, the Black Sables and the Warriors are under early pressure in a group featuring tournament favourites Egypt and South Africa, knowing that a positive result is crucial as the group begins to take shape after the first round of matches.Angola head into their second Group B match of the 2025 Africa Cup

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko is hoping his side can produce a good performance when they travel to Kpando to face Heart of Lions.The Yellow and Mauve go into the game in form, with two wins and three draws from their last five appearances, a run that has lifted mood in camp and sharpened focus ahead of the trip.Training this week has been and with players working on shape, passing and staying compact away from home, knowing Kpando is not an easy place to play."We are preparing

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko has turned attention fully to Saturdayâ??s trip to Kpando, urging his players to move on quickly from the last result and prepare well for Heart of Lions.The Yellow and Mauve come into the game after a frustrating draw with Basake Holy Stars, a match that demanded patience and control. Tanko felt the effort deserved more, yet the mood in camp remains calm and practical as training continues through the week."We knew the game against Holy Stars

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has launched a strong criticism of the Confederation of African Football over its decision to restructure the Africa Cup of Nations calendar, describing the move as damaging to the continentâ??s football identity.CAF confirmed ahead of the 2025 AFCON that the tournament will move from its traditional two-year cycle to a four-year cycle starting from the 2028 edition, alongside the planned introduction of an African Nations League.The change is aimed

Eleven Wonders head coach Emmanuel Aidoo has revealed that his team arrived at the University of Ghana Stadium just 15 minutes before kick off for their Ghana Premier League match against Asante Kotoko after their vehicle broke down, disrupting preparations for the game.Wonders suffered a 2â??0 defeat to the Porcupine Warriors on Wednesday, a result that left them rooted to the bottom of the league table with six points.The late arrival meant the team had only a brief warm-up

Medeama Sporting Club forward, Abdul Salam, has disclosed that he wants to win the goal king award at the end of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.In addition, Salam is determined to do his best to ensure the Tarkwa-based side emerges as champions of the Ghana Premier League at the end of the season.â??At the end of the season, I want to be part of the team that will help Medeama to win the Premier League. As a number 9, I also want to emerge as the top scorer,â? Salam

Bechem United midfielder Isaiah Nyarko has indicated that the team is geared up for a win against giants Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League this weekend. The Hunters are travelling to Kumasi and will battle the Porcupine Warriors in a Week 16 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign on Sunday, December 28.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Isaiah Nyarko said Bechem United are in good spirits after winning back-to-back matches in their last two games.Insisting that the pressure

Bechem United assistant coach Mallam Yahaya has disclosed that the team has prepared adequately to face Asante Kotoko in their next match in the Ghana Premier League.The Hunters are travelling to Kumasi this weekend and will take on the Porcupine Warriors in a Week 16 fixture of the ongoing league campaign.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Mallam Yahaya described Kotoko as the biggest team in Ghana and among the biggest teams in Africa.Although he notes Bechem United will respect

Medeama SC attacker Abdul Salam has assured supporters that the team will go all out to pick at least a point from their next Ghana Premier League clash against Heart of Lions. The Yellow and Mauves are travelling to Kpando this weekend to take on Lions in their Week 16 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Abdul Salam indicated that the mindset of the team is to avoid a defeat in the upcoming match.â??We are going to Kpando to pick all three

Eleven Wonders head coach Emmanuel Aidoo has admitted that his teamâ??s best efforts have fallen short following their 2â??0 defeat to Asante Kotoko on Wednesday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.Aidooâ??s side went into the contest aiming to secure only their second win of the 2025â??26 Ghana Premier League campaign, but those hopes were dashed by a difficult second half against one of the divisionâ??s most experienced outfits.Although Eleven Wonders showed

Zaid Suraj believes Hearts of Oak are ready for their Boxing Day test against FC Samartex after weeks of intense preparation.The Phobians head into the fixture on the back of mixed results, with two wins, two draws, and one defeat from their last five league games.Suraj pointed to the work done on the training ground as a major boost for the team, stressing their desire to keep chasing the league title and give supporters something to cheer about.â??I think from our training