Relegation-haunted Eleven Wonders will be desperate to turn their season around when they host Bibiani Gold Stars in their first match of the year on Sunday, January 4, 2026.Eleven Wonders are battling for survival, having recorded just a single win in the Ghana Premier League (W1, D3, L12).They will be targeting all three points against the defending champions at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in a bid to extend their stay in the top flight.However, the visitors, who are

Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has insisted that Antoine Semenyo will feature in Saturdayâ??s Premier League clash against Arsenal, dismissing suggestions that an imminent move to Manchester City could rule the forward out of the fixture.With speculation intensifying around Semenyoâ??s future, Iraola made it clear that, for now, the Ghana international remains firmly part of his plans.City are understood to be in advanced negotiations with Bournemouth over the in-form

Mozambique President Daniel Francisco Chapo has pledged a substantial financial incentive to the team ahead of their crucial Round of 16 clash against Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Mambas booked their place in the knockout stages after finishing as one of the four best third-placed teams at the tournament.Mozambique finished third in Group F, earning them a spot in the Round of 16 of the continental showpiece and marking a significant achievement for the nation.Following

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has confirmed his captain Kalidou Koulibaly is only suspended for their round of 16 clash against Sudan after receiving the marching orders in their final group game against Benin at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The 34-year-old defender, who led Senegal to victory at the 2021 edition of the tournament, was sent off in the 71st minute mark on Tuesday as his outfit cruised to a resounding 3-0 victory over the Squirrels in Group D in Tangier.Koulibaly was

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has tipped North African trio of Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia as candidate to annex the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.The continental showpiece is heating up, with Mali expected to lock horns with Tunisia in the round 16 on Saturday, January 3, 2026.As Mali gears up for the showdown, Tom Saintfiet has heaped praise on Tunisia, while tipping them as one of the favourite to secure the title."Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia are candidates to win

African football legend, Emmanuel Adebayor, believes the continent's flagship tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations is beyond just football. The biennial competition, which will be moved to a four-year interval from 2029, is currently ongoing is Morocco with 16 teams remaining after a blistering first round.Adebayor played at AFCON during the late 2000's for the Togo national team, but admits the competition has grown from just on-field action to off-field spectacle,

FC Samartex 1996 will be hoping to carry their midweek momentum into the Ghana Premier League when they welcome Young Apostles to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday afternoon for a matchday 17 encounter.The Timber Giants head into the fixture buoyed by a ruthless performance in the MTN FA Cup, where they dismantled lower-tier side Debiso Soccer Lions with a sensational 9-1 victory.That emphatic win not only underlined their attacking quality but also served as a timely confidence

Raheem Ayew, the eldest of the Ayew brothers, believes his youngest sibling. Jordan Ayew, was the rightful heir to the captaincy following the absence of Andre Ayew. The Black Stars captaincy generated huge controversy after Ghana coach Otto Addo decided to drop veteran forward and substantive skipper, Andre, from his team during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers and the 2026 World Cup race.He first named Thomas Partey as captain with Jordan and Alexander Djiku as his deputies, but after

Aduana FC will be eager to arrest a slight dip in form when they welcome Vision FC to the Nana Agyemang Badu Stadium in Dormaa Ahenkro on Sunday for matchday 17 of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.The Ogya Boysâ?? title ambitions have taken a minor setback in recent weeks, having managed just one victory in their last five league outings.A run that has also produced three draws and a defeat has slowed their momentum, but Aduana remain firmly in the title conversation.Sitting

Former Ghana international Matthew Amoah has returned to his former side, NAC Breda, joining the clubâ??s technical staff alongside former teammate Anouar Diba.Both will focus on developing and training the teamâ??s forwards and attacking unit.NAC Bredaâ??s technical director, Peter Maas, welcomed the appointments, saying, "With the addition of Matthew and Anouar, we're adding specific expertise to the current coaching staff."Both have been doing excellent

Senegal winger Krépin Diatta has added his voice to growing praise for Moroccoâ??s hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting the quality of stadiums and playing surfaces as a defining feature of the tournament.Speaking ahead of Senegalâ??s knockout-stage assignment against Sudan on Saturday, the Teranga Lions attacker described the conditions as ideal for high-level football, underlining their impact on performance and style of play.Diattaâ??s comments

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has backed Otto Addo to lead the team to success ahead of the 2026 World Cup. After failing to guide the Black Stars to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, Addo masterminded Ghana's qualification to the Munial scheduled for next summer in the USA, Canada and Mexico.The Black Stars finished as group winners with 25 points after 10 games during the qualifying series.Despite calls for Otto Addo's dismissal

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has cautioned the Black Stars not to underrate Panama. The West African country will face Panama in their group phase games of the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico next summer.Despite making their second appearance at the Mundial, Kingston believes Ghana's performance cannot be underestimated by Panama."Everyone is looking up to the game against Panama, but we should not underrate them.

Hohoe United have their back against the wall and they must conjure magic to upend their regional rivals Heart of Lions at home on Friday, 2 January 2026 in the first fixture to kick off the week 17 schedule.The newcomers are deep in the relegation fight and need the points to pull away from the drop.Hohoe United are placed 16th on the table with 17 points after 16 matches- not good enough.Last week, their trip to Basake Holy Stars was enveloped with a 2-0 defeat and they know they