Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito has expressed pride in his team’s performance despite their elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup. The Ghanaian side fell 3-0 to Egyptian giants Zamalek in the second leg of the semi-final on Sunday. “Today I am proud of our players and I cannot blame them because we know what we were able to achieve,” ...
Ghanaian striker Naeem Mohammed stole the show for Halmstads BK, netting a brace to secure a convincing 3-1 victory over IFK Värnamo in the Swedish Allsvenskan on Sunday. Halmstads BK wasted no time asserting their dominance. Marcus Olsson opened the scoring just five minutes into the game, followed by a quickfire double from Mohammed in the 6th and 44th minutes. ...
All African football eyes will be on Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup Semi-Finals when tournament debutants, Dreams FC of Ghana play host to seasoned African football campaigners, Zamalek FC in Kumasi. While two former champions are scheduled to face each other head on when RS Berkane of Morocco face off against Algeria’s USM Alger. This article takes a glance at four ...
Ghanaian forward Abdul Aziz Yakubu found the net for Rio Ave, but it wasn’t enough to secure victory as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Vizela in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. The 26-year-old opened the scoring for Rio Ave in just the 4th minute, giving them an early lead. However, Samuel Essende equalized for Vizela in the 37th ...
Ghana skipper Andre Ayew found the net for Le Havre as they battled French giants Paris Saint-Germain to a pulsating 3-3 draw in the French Ligue 1. The former West Ham midfielder’s goal in the 38th minute restored Le Havre’s lead after PSG had canceled out the opening goal by Christopher Operi. Le Havre took a surprise lead through Operi ...
Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito is calling for a balanced approach from his team as they prepare for the crucial second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup semi-final against Egyptian giants Zamalek SC. “We understand this stage is tougher,” Zito acknowledged. “It’s more open, and we can’t afford to be too passive.” The first leg in Cairo last week ...
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has been awarded the title of African Sports Minister of the Year. The accolade, bestowed upon him at the inaugural Africa Sports & Tourism Awards (ASTA) held in Abuja, Nigeria, was in recognition of his outstanding leadership and tireless efforts in advancing the sports sector across the continent. The ceremony, themed “Sports ...
Ghanaian football legend Mohammed Polo has criticized the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for reappointing Otto Addo as Black Stars coach. Addo, who previously steered Ghana to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, took the reins again in March 2024. This followed the dismissal of Chris Hughton after a dismal performance at AFCON 2023, where Ghana couldn’t even escape the group stage. ...
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has overhauled his backroom team following the Elephants’ 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), success earlier this year. Fae, who took over from Frenchman Jean-Louis Gasset during the tournament in January, has brought in three new faces as he builds towards qualifying for the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations and 2026 World Cup. ...
Arsenal Striker Eddie Nketiah is brimming with confidence ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on April 28. The Gunners, currently leading the Premier League table with 77 points, will be looking to extend their lead over their rivals, who sit in 5th with 60 points. Nketiah, who has notched 5 goals and 2 assists in 27 ...