Defending champions Senegal booked their place in the last 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win over Cameroon in Group C. Ismaila Sarr put Senegal in front in the 16th minute and Habib Diallo made it 2-0 midway through the second half. Jean-Charles Castelletto headed in to pull one back with seven minutes remaining to ...
Ghanaian midfielder Cletus Daho Nombil has secured a move to Czech club FC Zlin in the January transfer window, adding a promising young talent to their midfield ranks. The 23-year-old arrives in Zlin after a strong half-season with Slovakian side FC Petržalka, where he impressed with 16 appearances and six assists. His journey has taken him from Ghanaian Premier League ...
Nigeria took a huge step towards reaching the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 1-0 win over hosts Ivory Coast in Group A. The match’s key moment came in the 55th minute after Ousmane Diomande caught Victor Osimhen in the box. That allowed William Troost-Ekong to blast home from the penalty spot. Roared on ...
The Black Stars of Ghana battled hard but were held to a 2-2 draw by Egypt in their second Group B match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday night. Although Mohammed Kudus stole the show with a dazzling brace, defensive lapses allowed Egypt to snatch a point, leaving Ghana’s qualification hanging in the balance. Kudus broke ...
Desperate for redemption, Ghana clashes with dominant Egypt in a must-win Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) encounter at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny tonight. Kick-off is set for 20:00 GMT, with both teams facing elimination staring them in the face. Ghana, reeling from a shock defeat to Cape Verde, desperately need a turnaround. Their recent form is far from inspiring, with ...
Zambian Assistant FIFA Referee Diana Chikotesha has been chosen as the assistant referee for the highly anticipated 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash between Senegal and Cameroon. The West African giants are set to face off in a riveting encounter on Friday at 19:00, hosted at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro. Chikotesha will be joined ...
The Atlas Lions of Morocco roared to a dominant 3-0 victory over Tanzania in their opening 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash on Wednesday, solidifying their position as tournament favourites. Romain Saïss opened the scoring in the 30th minute, setting the stage for a dominant display by the Atlas Lions. The game took a further turn in Morocco’s favour ...
Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew has expressed determination and optimism ahead of Ghana’s crucial 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage match against Egypt. Following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Cape Verde in their opening match, Ayew acknowledged the team’s precarious position but vowed to fight for a significant improvement. “Tomorrow is going to be a tough game, and the ...
Heart of Lions staged a dramatic comeback to draw 2-2 with Medeama SC in their rescheduled Matchday 15 Ghana Premier League (GPL) clash at the Hohoe Sports Stadium. The fixture, initially postponed due to Medeama’s CAF Champions League commitments, saw the Mauves take a seemingly commanding lead through goals from Osah Bernardinho Tetteh (34th minute) and a Ruben Hennessy own ...
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continues today with a mouthwatering clash in Group F. Morocco, the tournament favourites boasting the highest ranking and a World Cup semi-final appearance, take on Tanzania, the underdogs hungry to spring a surprise. Kick-off is at 17:00 GMT at the Stade Laurent Pokou in San-Pedro. Morocco comes into the match brimming with confidence. ...