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Arsenal take EFL Cup semi-final advantage but Garnacho gives Chelsea hope

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 00:28
Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made errors that contributed to two of Arsenal 39;s three goals in a dramatic Carabao Cup semi-final first leg - but Alejandro Garnacho scored twice to keep Chelsea in the tie.
Categories: Africa

Real Madrid stunned by second division Albacete in Copa del Rey

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 00:23
Real Madrid were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by second division Albacete in Alvaro Arbeloa 39;s first game in charge. Albacete took the lead in the 42nd minute when defender Javi Villar headed Jose Lazo 39;s corner past Andriy Lunin.
Categories: Africa

Morocco beat Nigeria in a dramatic penalty shootout to set-up final clash with Senegal

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 00:21
Morocco have secured their spot in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final after a tense penalty shootout victory over Nigeria at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Wednesday. HOSTS. HISTORY. FINALISTS.
Categories: Africa

CAF suspend and fine Samuel Eto’o, FECAFOOT to challenge decision

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 00:02
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a four-match ban and a $20,000 fine on Samuel Eto rsquo;o, President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), following a disciplinary ruling by the continental body rsquo;s Jury.
Categories: Africa

2025 AFCON: We were determined to beat Egypt - Senegal coach Pape Thiaw

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 23:36
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has praised his team following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Egypt in the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Lions of Teranga secured their place in the final thanks to a second-half goal from Sadio Mane at the Tangier Grand Stadium on Wednesday night.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

'Like a movie' - Semenyo enjoys fairytale farewell

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 08:12
Football can often deliver fairytale moments - and at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday, it served one up as Antoine Semenyo brought the curtain down on his Bournemouth career in perfect fashion. The forward, who is on the verge of joining Manchester City, provided yet another telling contribution for the Cherries when he struck in the fi .
Categories: Africa

Darren Fletcher to take charge for FA Cup - but Man Utd's problems are far bigger

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 08:06
Darren Fletcher has confirmed he will remain as Manchester United 39;s interim coach for the FA Cup third-round tie with Brighton at Old Trafford on Sunday. However, if there is one reality reinforced by United 39;s 2-2 draw at Burnley, it is that whatever issues there are at the club, they will not be solved merely be switching the man .
Categories: Africa

World Cup 2026: Fifa to digitally scan all players to create offside avatars

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 08:01
Fifa plans to create AI-enabled 3D avatars of every player at the 2026 World Cup to enhance the tournament 39;s semi-automated offside technology. This will mean creating a digital scan of all 1,248 players in the 26-man squads of the 48 teams.
Categories: Africa

2025 AFCON: Quarterfinal preview

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 07:58
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has reached its sharpest edge, with four heavyweight quarterfinals promising drama, history and unrelenting intensity as the road to continental glory narrows. Friday rsquo;s action opens with Mali v Senegal (18:00), a West African derby layered with contrast.
Categories: Africa

PL: Antoine Semenyo scores late winner as Bournemouth beat Tottenham

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 23:09
Antoine Semenyo struck a stunning late winner in what is likely his final game for Bournemouth as they beat Tottenham Hotspur in dramatic fashion at Vitality Stadium. With the game poised at 2-2, Semenyo, who is expected to join Manchester City this week, fired home from outside the box to beat Djordje Petrovic and end the Cherries 39; 1 .
Categories: Africa

NDC’s empty promises worsening Ghanaians’ struggles — Haruna Mohammed

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 04:05
Haruna Mohammed, Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has accused governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of failing to fulfil its promises, arguing that Ghanaians are worse off economically under the party 39;s stewardship in 2025.
Categories: Africa

Sawmill operator remanded for alleged stabbing businessman at Dzorwulu

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 04:05
A 19-year-old sawmill operator has been remanded into police custody for allegedly stabbing a businessman at Dzorwulu in Accra. The accused, Vincent Fuseini Yahaya, was said to have stabbed the complainant, Obeng Marfo Godbless, on the neck with a broken bottle following a misunderstanding.
Categories: Africa

Calls for Presisent Mahama third term driven by sycophancy

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 04:05
The General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has criticised party members calling on President John Dramani Mahama to seek a third term in office, describing such demands as self-serving and driven by personal political ambition.
Categories: Africa

Two dead in family land dispute

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 04:05
Upper West Regional Police Command has confirmed the death of two persons and the arrest of two suspects following a violent clash between members of a family over a disputed piece of land in the region.
Categories: Africa

Five phone snatchers and robbers busted

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 04:05
Five members of a notorious phone snatching and armed robbery syndicate operating within parts of Accra and Tema have been picked up by the Ghana Police Service Criminal Investigations Department (CID), following an intelligence-led operation.
Categories: Africa

Heavy traffic hits Accra-Tema Motorway during yuletide

Thu, 25/12/2025 - 03:06
As the Christmas festivities draw near, heavy traffic congestion has been recorded on the Accra ndash;Tema Motorway, stretching from Lapaz towards Tema, causing delays for commuters. The congestion is attributed to the ongoing road construction works involving an extension of sections of the motorway, coupled with increased vehicular movement be .
Categories: Africa

13 inmates at Nsawam Prison granted bail under Justice For All Programme   

Thu, 25/12/2025 - 03:06
Thirteen inmates of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison have been granted bail as part of the Justice For All Programme. The inmates, who had been detained for over two or more years without trial, were granted bail on lenient terms following a special in-prison court sitting presided over by Justice Marie-Louise Simmons of the High Court Criminal .
Categories: Africa

Five ministers shine in Ghana's 2025 Citizens' Survey

Thu, 25/12/2025 - 02:58
Five ministers have emerged as the top performers in the 2025 Citizens 39; Perception Survey conducted by Feedback Africa Limited. Hon. Eric Opoku (Food and Agriculture), Dr. Ato Forson (Finance), Hon.
Categories: Africa

Ghana Police Service promotes 19 ASP to ACP, 100 others

Thu, 25/12/2025 - 02:57
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohunu, has announced the promotion of 19 senior police officers from the ranks of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), along with over 100 other ranks, in recognition of their dedication, sacrifice, and exceptional service to the Ghana Police .
Categories: Africa

Cote d'Ivoire edge past Mozambique to launch defence of Cup of Nations crown

Thu, 25/12/2025 - 02:11
Cote d'Ivoire beat Mozambique 1-0 on Wednesday night in Marrakesh to launch the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title. Amad Diallo scored the only goal of the Group F game at a rain-lashed Stade de Marrakech just after the restart.
Categories: Africa

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