Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has expressed confidence in his team's readiness for a high-stakes encounter, stating their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Nigeria will be a battle decided by the smallest of details.The two African football powerhouses are set to clash on Saturday, January 10, with a coveted spot in the tournament's semi-finals on the line.Speaking at a pre-match press conference, the in-form Mahrez, who has scored three goals in the competition

Techiman Eleven Wonders head coach Emmanuel Aidoo has tempered his side's celebration after a crucial 2â??0 victory over Basake Holy Stars, warning that significant work remains in their fight to avoid relegation.The win, only the club's second of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, lifts them to nine points and provides vital momentum at the start of the campaign's second round.Speaking after the match, Aidoo welcomed the result but immediately shifted focus

Basake Holy Stars coach Johnson Smith has openly expressed his deep dissatisfaction with his team's attitude following a shocking 2â??0 loss to bottom-placed Techiman Eleven Wonders.The defeat, which opened the second round of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League, left the 14th-placed Holy Stars reeling and their coach searching for answers.Smith arrived noticeably late to his post-match press conference, immediately attributing his delay to the frustration he felt with his

Morocco’s Brahim Díaz matched a long-standing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) milestone by scoring in his fifth straight match at the 2025 tournament, equalling a mark first set by Ghana great Osei Kofi in 1968. Díaz’s goal in Morocco’s 2-0 quarter-final win over Cameroon on Friday ensured he found the net in each of his […]

Karim Zito remains unsure over the fitness of defender Samba O'Neil ahead of Asante Kotoko's home match with Berekum Chelsea this Sunday and admits the squad is still adjusting as injuries and returns reshape his options.The Asante Kotoko coach shared the update while reflecting on a bench that now looks deeper than earlier in the season, with more players available and working hard in training ahead of the test at the Baba Yara Stadium.â??As the midfielders are coming,

Asante Kotoko return to action on Sunday with a clear message: no more slip-ups, as they welcome Berekum Chelsea to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in the Ghana Premier League.It will be the first meeting between the sides in four months. Their last encounter, played on September 13, 2025, ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Asante Kotoko, continuing a recent trend that has largely favoured the Porcupine Warriors. Across their last six meetings since December 2023, Kotoko have won four,

Antoine Semenyo has officially begun life as a Manchester City player after taking part in his first training session with the club on Friday, January 9, 2026, following the completion of his permanent move from AFC Bournemouth. The Ghana international was immediately thrown into Pep Guardiola’s setup, training alongside his new teammates just hours after […]

As Ghana and Africa navigate the complexities of development, the leadership style of John Mahama, Ghana’s President, offers valuable insights. His journey from Member of Parliament for Bole/Bamboi to the presidency is a testament to his adaptability and vision. With a career spanning over two decades, Mahama has demonstrated an uncanny ability to navigate the […]

Iliman Ndiaye delivered a performance to remember as Senegal edged past Mali to secure their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, sealing a tense 1-0 victory in a fiercely contested West African derby. The Everton forward was at the heart of everything for the Teranga Lions, earning the Man of […]

Bottom-placed Eleven Wonders launched the second round of the Ghana Premier League in emphatic fashion, claiming a crucial 2-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars on Friday night at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium to revive their survival hopes. The three points came at a vital time for the Techiman-based side, who had endured a […]

Top clubs from Belgium, Poland and across Europe are keeping close tabs on Mathew Anim Cudjoe following an impressive season for the Ghanaian attacking midfielder. Cudjoe, who plays for Bnei Sakhnin in the Israeli Premier League, has featured in 20 matches this season, scoring three goals and providing three assists, form that has attracted growing […]

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo completed his first training session with Manchester City today, Friday, January 9, 2026, marking his official arrival at the club following a permanent transfer from AFC Bournemouth.Erling Haaland earlier shared a selfie with Semenyo before the club released pictures of him training.The 25-year-old participated in the session with his new teammates and is available for selection in Saturdayâ??s's FA Cup match against Exeter City.Semenyo's

Former Asante Kotoko midfielder Shadrack Addo has taken a major step in his career after completing a move to Atlético Madrid’s Juvenile A side. Addo, who earned plaudits for his energy, work rate, and technical ability during his time with the Porcupine Warriors, had been without a club since mutually terminating his contract with Kotoko […]

Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president Samuel Etoâ??o and former national team great Roger Milla were briefly denied entry to Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium ahead of Cameroonâ??s quarter-final Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) tie against hosts Morocco on Friday night.Etoâ??o arrived at the stadium without a match ticket shortly before kick-off, flanked by Milla, who did possess a valid entry pass. CAF protocol officials refused to admit Etoâ??o initially,

Iliman Ndiaye rose to the occasion with a standout display, earning the Man of the Match award as Senegal fought their way past a 10-man Mali side to book a place in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals.The Everton forward struck the only goal in a tense 1-0 win, finishing into an empty net in the 27th minute after starting the move himself and reacting quickest when the ball broke kindly in the box.Senegalâ??s attacking depth showed throughout, with the tournament favourites racking up

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On the 7th of January 2026, Ghana commemorated the one-year anniversary of President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration as the President of Ghana. The Legal Green Association (LGA), as a centre-left Association committed to good governance, accountability, environmental sustainability, and national development, said the return of John Mahama marked not only a triumph for the NDC […]

The Managing Director of the Ghana Publishing Company, Nana Kwasi Boatey has revealed that before the new administration took office, the company was in dire financial straits, with a bank balance of GHC400,000. This situation he says forced Management to resort to an overdraft facility to pay staff salaries in January 2025. Speaking during a […]

Swedru All Blacks will be hoping to carry their late first-round momentum into the second half of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season when they host Nations FC at the Swedru Sports Stadium on Sunday afternoon.The Black Magicians closed the opening round on a high note with a vital 2-1 victory over giants Asante Kotoko SC last weekend, a result that has significantly boosted confidence within the camp.That win extended their impressive recent run to just one defeat in their last

Pep Guardiola is optimistic that Antoine Semenyoâ??s adaptability across the front line will quickly become a valuable asset for Manchester City, as the club looks to navigate a demanding phase of the season.The City manager believes the wingerâ??s ability to operate in multiple attacking roles fits seamlessly into his tactical framework and will allow him to make an immediate impact.Guardiolaâ??s confidence stems from both Semenyoâ??s skill set and the environment he