10-men Ivory Coast came from a goal down to beat Mali 2-1 in extra time to progress to the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake. The Elephants had a sloppy start to the game as Mali created majority of the chances which led to them getting a penalty in the ...
Yoane Wissa, the star player who led DR Congo to a thrilling 3-1 comeback win over Guinea at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, beamed with pride after being named Man of the Match. His penalty kick was a game-changer, securing a historic semi-final spot for his nation. “I like taking on these responsibilities, like all my teammates,” Wissa ...
A first-half goal from Ademola Lookman was enough to see Nigeria overcome Angola and reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The former England Under-21 winger emphatically converted a cut-back from Moses Simon four minutes before the break in Abidjan. The 1-0 scoreline flattered Angola, who were second best for long periods of the game, and Nigeria ...
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinals heat up with a clash between continental giants Nigeria and surprising contenders Angola on Friday night. Kick-off at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium is at 5 PM GMT. Nigeria, riding a wave of confidence after their dominant 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the Round of 16, enters the match as clear favourites. ...
Ghanaian winger Charles Sagoe Jr. has expressed his enthusiasm and determination after joining English Championship side Swansea City on loan from Arsenal for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. This move presents an exciting opportunity for both the player and the club. “When I had that conversation with the manager [Luke Williams], it put a smile on my face,” Sagoe ...
The Black Princesses of Ghana have been drawn in group A alongside Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia in the Women’s draw for the 13th African Games, Accra 2023. The draw was held in Abidjan on February 1, 2024. Ghana will open their campaign against Tanzania before taking on Uganda and Ethiopia in the other group A games. Eight teams will participate ...
Ghana’s football landscape is set to witness a unique movement as prominent sports journalists join forces to call for change. Led by Saddick Adams, Patrick Osei Agyemang (Countryman Songo), Veronica Commey, and others, the group secured a permit for a peaceful demonstration on February 14, 2024, in Accra. This initiative arises amid increasing dissatisfaction with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) ...
Achraf Hakimi missed a late chance to equalise from the penalty spot as South Africa shocked 10-man Morocco to set up a quarter-final against Cape Verde at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Evidence Makgopa produced a neat finish to score the opener in the 57th minute, surviving a lengthy Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check for offside and putting South ...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) extends our sincerest apologies to the good people of Ghana and all stakeholders for the recent disappointing performance of the senior national team, the Black Stars at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cote D’Ivoire 2023. We understand the disappointment and frustration that such results can bring to our passionate football-loving nation. Our team’s performance ...
Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu has expressed his excitement and ambition about joining French Ligue 1 outfit Stade Rennais on a four-year contract from Clermont Foot. Reflecting on his growth at Clermont, Seidu remarked, “Stade Rennais is a great club; it’s a huge privilege for me. I had a great time at Clermont. They welcomed me like family and helped me ...