More than hype: Why Hamza Abdelkarim’s Barcelona move feels different
Hamza Abdelkarim’s impending move from Al Ahly to Barcelona has sparked growing excitement across Egyptian football, with respected youth coach...
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Dokou Dodo denies knowledge of reported $300,000 bonus ahead of Benin’s AFCON 2025 clash with Egypt
Benin midfielder Dokou Dodo has played down reports of an exceptional financial incentive ahead of his side’s Africa Cup of...
Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi says his team needs mental reset for a fresh start against Mali
Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi has admitted his side have not lived up to expectations at the Africa Cup of...
Tragedy strikes AFCON 2025 as Burkina Faso’s Stephane Aziz Ki loses son
The Africa Cup of Nations has been overshadowed by tragedy following the death of the son of Burkina Faso midfielder...
Goals, drama and rising stars that light up AFCON at group stage
The first chapter of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has delivered goals, colour and plenty of talking points, as...
Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has insisted that Antoine Semenyo will feature in Saturday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal, dismissing...
Athletic Bilbao coach Valverde rebukes Ghanaian striker Iñaki Williams over Saudi Super Cup comments
Athletic Bilbao head coach Ernesto Valverde has publicly criticised his captain, Iñaki Williams, after the forward spoke out against the...
Senegal winger Krépin Diatta has added his voice to growing praise for Morocco’s hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of...
Antonio Rüdiger reconnects with Sierra Leone roots through charity work and youth support
Real Madrid and Germany defender Antonio Rüdiger has spent his off-season in Sierra Leone, his mother’s country, using the break...
Dutch-Ivorian defender Nathan Aké urges Manchester City to keep belief after Sunderland draw
Manchester City defender Nathan Aké has called on his team-mates to remain positive and keep pushing forward after a frustrating...
Antoine Semenyo shares baptism moment as Manchester City move edges closer
Antoine Semenyo has marked a deeply personal milestone just days before a major step in his football career, revealing he...
Dutch and Liverpool wing-back Jeremie Frimpong of Ghanaian descent has admitted his side must improve in the final third after...
Nigeria face AFCON injury scare as Dessers and debutant Alebiosu pick up knocks
Nigeria’s quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title has been dealt a worrying blow after injuries to Cyriel...
AFCON 2025: Soufiane Rahimi rallies Morocco to impress title-hungry fans ahead of Tanzania test
Soufiane Rahimi has set the tone for Morocco’s Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 showdown against Tanzania, insisting the...
Ivorian winger Simon Adingra opens up on tough Sunderland spell and AFCON heartbreak
Sunderland winger Simon Adingra has spoken candidly about a difficult first six months on Wearside, admitting that a lack of...
2025 AFCON: Nigeria star Raphael Onyedika says patience and preparation paid off for Nigeria
Raphael Onyedika says years of patience, hard work and preparation finally came together after he scored twice in Nigeria’s 3–1...
2025 AFCON: Victor Osimhen says Raphael Onyedika deserves the spotlight in their win against Uganda
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has called for greater recognition for Raphael Onyedika after the midfielder’s match-winning display in the Super...
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah set to stay at Liverpool until end of season
Mohamed Salah is expected to see out the remainder of the season at Liverpool, easing weeks of uncertainty over the...
Winless AFCON 2025 run triggers Gabon government suspension of national team
Gabon’s painful Africa Cup of Nations campaign ended not only with an early exit but with sweeping consequences, as the...
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has sought to draw a line under the debate surrounding Brahim Díaz’s international...