New signing Frank Awere is expected to make his official debut for Swedru All Blacks this Sunday in a crucial Ghana Premier League clash against Asante Kotoko.Awere, whose registration is set to be finalised ahead of the match, could provide a timely boost for a Swedru All Blacks side sitting in 11th place. His arrival comes as the team seeks to move higher up the table to at least secure a spot in the top flight for next season.The debut is set against a significant backdrop, as

Sudan captain Mohamed Abdelrahman believes Senegal are a strong and experienced team and that facing them will demand focus, courage and unity from his side.Sudan, champions in 1970, booked a place in the round of 16 after finishing among the best third placed teams in the group stage. The achievement has brought rare smiles to supporters back home, offering a sense of pride and unity during a period marked by hardship and uncertainty.For Abdelrahman, reaching the knockout phase

The struggles for Heart of Lions deepened on Friday with a goalless draw against Hohoe United Chelsea, extending their winless run in the Ghana Premier League to seven matches.The club, which showed promise earlier in the season, is now in a severe slump. Their form of four defeats and three draws in this stretch has seen them fall to sixth place on the league table. The sequence of resultsâ??two draws, four losses, and another drawâ??underscores a team that has lost its way

Medeama SC midfielder Salim Adams has admitted heâ??ll be extra fired up for his next challenge: facing his former club, Hearts of Oak.Adams, who previously wore the rainbow colours of the Phobians, said the fixture brings added incentive, but his confidence rests firmly on the strength of his current squad.Ahead of the game on Sunday, January 4th, at the TNA park, Medeama SC currently lead the league table, while Hearts of Oak are fifth, setting up a crucial top-of-the-table

Black Stars winger Joseph Paintsil has officially stepped into football management, fulfilling a long-held ambition by founding the JP Football Club, an academy and club competing in Ghana's GARFA Zone 4 Division 2 League.The academy currently nurtures nearly 50 young players, aged 16 to 18, with a mission to provide pathways often denied to talented but overlooked youth.â??Itâ??s something that Iâ??ve always wanted to do,â? Paintsil explained, framing the venture

Former Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has launched a strong critique of football's global schedule, urging domestic leagues to halt play during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).With about 33 players absent from Premier League squads alone for AFCON 2025, Ferdinand argues the current system undermines competition and disrespects African football."It doesn't make sense," Ferdinand stated bluntly. "We're diluting the product. When you have so

Mohamed Abdelrahman led Sudan into the knockout rounds with calm authority, carrying the hopes of a nation and the weight of the captainâ??s armband with quiet strength.His leadership helped the Falcons of Jediane secure a place in the last 16 of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Sudan progressed after finishing among the best third placed teams, a return to the knockout stage for the first time since 2012. The achievement has brought joy to Sudanese supporters."Progressing

Safianu Usman missed a second-half penalty as Hohoe United were held to a goalless draw by Heart of Lions in a tightly contested Volta Regional derby at the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Friday afternoon.The hosts came closest to breaking the deadlock after the interval when they were awarded a penalty, raising hopes of a crucial home victory. However, captain Safianu Usman failed to capitalise, skying his effort and allowing Heart of Lions to escape punishment.Hohoe United created the

The head coach of Sudan, James Kwesi Appiah, has indicated that his side is ready for their Round of 16 clash against Senegal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Ghanaian gaffer and his side will take on the former champions in a tough match scheduled to be played on Saturday, January 3.Speaking ahead of the match, Kwesi Appiah emphasised that Sudan deserves to be in the Round of 16 stage of AFCON 2025, adding that his team is eyeing a deeper run into the tournament.Although

The Africa Cup of Nations has been overshadowed by tragedy following the death of the son of Burkina Faso midfielder Stephane Aziz Ki, a devastating development that has sent shockwaves through the tournament.Aziz Ki is currently on international duty with the Stallions, with the news emerging while he remains part of Burkina Fasoâ??s squad at the continental showpiece.His club side, Wydad Athletic Club, confirmed the heartbreaking loss in an official statement, offering condolences

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has admitted the potential departure of star winger Antoine Semenyo would be a â??massive hitâ?? for the club, as speculation intensifies over a shock move to Premier League champions Manchester City.Despite the growing â??noise aroundâ?? the forward, Iraola confirmed Semenyo will still be available for selection in the upcoming match against Arsenal on Saturday, insisting that â??nothing is signedâ?? yet.Speaking ahead of the

Antoine Semenyo has offered a rare personal insight into his life away from football by publicly sharing a video of his baptism, as speculation intensifies over his imminent move from Bournemouth to Manchester City.The Ghana international, who is closing in on a reported £65 million switch to the Etihad Stadium, used social media to reflect on what he described as the most successful year of his career, underpinned by faith and gratitude.The 25-year-old posted a collection of

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

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