Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha provided the decisive cross on his Ivory Coast debut as the African champions beat Sweden 2-1 in an Africa Cup of Nations warm-up match on Sunday.
The former England international, who switched his al…
Southampton midfielder Sofiane Boufal has withdrawn from Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations squad with an injury.
The 23-year-old was sent home on Sunday from a training camp, although details of the injury have not been released.
"Bouf…
The host nation of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Gabon National football team, affectionately called the "Panthers" or the Brazilians of Africa football, seek to clinch the cup for the first time since its inception.
Thoug…
The Bankroller of Bechem United Football Club, Kingsley Owusu Achau, is optimistic that the club would make a mark when they embark on their maiden continental football competition this year.
He said, “Much as I do not want to place too…
Brazilian Rafael Everton Lira has returned to FC IfeanyiUbah as manager of the Nigerian Premier League club.
The 27-year-old left the club - who are also known as Anambra Warriors - in November, having rejected a lesser role after he ha…
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann are hoping to be crowned The Best in Monday's rebranded FIFA awards.
On the 25th anniversary of honouring football's top performers -- and having split with France Football magazine …
Britain's Johanna Konta and Dan Evans have progressed to the second round at the Sydney International.
Sixth seed and British number one Konta beat Australian Arina Rodionova 6-3 6-4 in her opening match of the tournament.
Unseeded E…
The president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars as they seek to conquer Africa for the first time since 1982.
In an interview with the GNA Sports, the FI…
Novak Djokovic withstood a comeback from Sir Andy Murray to defend his Qatar Open title and end the Briton's winning streak of 28 consecutive ATP Tour matches.
Murray remains world number one despite the 6-3 5-7 6-4 defeat by the Serbia…
Ghana have lined a friendly against Uzbekistan giants Bunyodkor on Tuesday. The Black Stars will be playing the Asian side in the friendly in Dubai.
The four-time African champions will play the friendly in preparation for this month's …
Antonio Conte insisted that John Terry did not deserve to be sent off in Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie against Peterborough, and suggested that Chelsea will appeal their captain's red card.
Goals from Michy Batshuayi, Willian and a do…
Jurgen Klopp admitted that Liverpool's goalless draw with Plymouth Argyle in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday afternoon was "boring" and said the visitors deserved to take the game to a replay.
Liverpool's youngster ever starting…
Juventus cruised to 3-0 win over Bologna marking their 26th consecutive home victory to break the previous Serie A record which the Old Lady set during their 2013-14 campaign.
Gonzalo Higuain opened the scoring for the hosts in the seve…
Lionel Messi's stunning free-kick secured Barcelona a last-gasp draw, but failing to win at Villarreal was a damaging result given La Liga leaders Real Madrid's indomitable form.
Zinedine Zidane's side equalled Barca's Spanish record of…
FIFA is set to make the World Cup bigger and richer, even if the price to pay is lower-quality football.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hopes his ruling council will agree on Tuesday to expand the 2026 World Cup to 48 nations, playing …
Grigor Dimitrov claimed his first title in over two years as he beat Kei Nishikori 6-2 2-6 6-3 to win the Brisbane International.
The world number 17 took one hour and 48 minutes to beat Nishikori, who is ranked fifth in the world.
D…
Cristiano Ronaldo's agent, the ubiquitous Jorge Mendes, said on Friday that his client rejected an offer from an unnamed Chinese Super League (CSL) club worth €100 million a year, with Real Madrid banking a transfer fee of €300m.
Such f…
With 2016 now firmly in the rear-view mirror, ESPN FC asks Iain Macintosh what the football world can look forward to in 2017.
Is this Wenger's last hurrah?
He is 67, in excellent physical condition and, as journalists who cover his …
It was two weeks before Christmas when Cesare Prandelli sat in the press room at Mestalla and decided that he was not going to be taking any questions; not today. Instead, he had something to say, undiluted by digression; this appearance w…
There's a genuine possibility that Luis Enrique walks away from Barcelona when his contract expires at the end of the season. Despite winning eight trophies since taking charge in 2014 -- including the Treble in his first year -- he's ente…
A new year brings a metaphorical chance to start over, as well as hope that things get better and that we've learned something and grown. And with that, after similar thoughts ahead of 2015 and 2016, here are my 30 wishes for 2017.
1. T…
How many players, past or present, do you know that would feel confident in trying to kick the sun?
Of course, the only appropriate answer here is Andrea Pirlo.
When it comes to the Italian maestro, all the world's a set piece and we…
Pep Guardiola says he is looking forward to a "special" first FA Cup game in charge of Manchester City in their third-round tie at West Ham.
City face the Hammers at London Stadium on Friday night, live on BBC One.
"The cup is specia…
In the days following his firing as manager of Swansea City, Bob Bradley ran through the gamut of emotions. There was disappointment that his bosses didn't stick with the plan agreed when he was hired, plus frustration that he had just 85 …
Black Stars coach, Avram Grant, has defended his decision to include five new players in the Black Stars provisional list of 26 despite revealing that he faced a dilemma during his selection.
Coach Grant noted that it was not easy for …
Wayne Rooney could be forgiven for thinking that nothing has gone right for him since he ended his long and frustrating wait to lay his hands on the FA Cup last season.
When the Manchester United captain lifted the famous trophy at Wemb…
British number two Kyle Edmund is out of the Brisbane International after losing to world number four Stan Wawrinka in the quarter-finals.
The world number 45 took the first set but lost 6-7 (2-7) 6-4 6-4 against the reigning US Open ch…
Midfielder John Mikel Obi has left Chelsea to join Chinese Super League side Tianjin TEDA.
The 29-year-old Nigerian has played 372 times for Chelsea since joining in 2006 but has not featured this season.
He said it had been "an hono…
German club Wolfsburg have completed the signing of Nigeria international teenage striker Victor Osimhen from Lagos-based side Ultimate Strikers Academy.
Osimhen, who only turned 18 on 29 December, joins on a three-and-a-half-year deal …
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti has said he understands criticism of Pep Guardiola but has backed the under-pressure coach to do a "fantastic job" at Manchester City.
Guardiola started his time in England with 10 straight wins in all…
Leicester City have signed defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi for a reported £15m from Belgian side Genk.
The 20-year-old Nigeria international completed his move on Thursday after a work permit was approved, signing a five-and-a-half-y…
Leicester forward Riyad Mahrez has won the Confederation of African Football's player of the year award.
The 25-year-old Algerian, who inspired Leicester to the Premier League title, is already the PFA Player of the Year and BBC African…
So has Mauricio Pochettino devised the plan to beat Chelsea or will this 2-0 defeat at Tottenham prove to be nothing more than a bump in the road for Antonio Conte's Premier League leader?
Whatever the answer, Chelsea and Conte might we…
Real Madrid star James Rodriguez said he was happy to stay at the club and fight for his place after scoring twice in Wednesday night's 3-0 Copa del Rey last 16 first leg at home to Sevilla.
James scored Madrid's first goal of 2017 with…
Black Stars coach, Avram Grant, says winning the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon would determine a contract extension with the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
Coach Grant explains that he is focused on winning the co…
The vice-president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has revealed that his outfit is yet to settle on the bonuses of the Black Stars during the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon with the Ministry of Youth and S…
Tiger Woods' first event of 2017 will be the PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, which starts on 26 January.
The 14-time major winner last played at the Farmers in 2015, but withdrew in the first round becaus…
Everton winger Yannick Bolasie could be out for a year with a knee injury, says manager Ronald Koeman.
Bolasie, 27, injured his right knee during the Toffees' 1-1 draw with Manchester United on 4 December.
Manager Koeman said on Wedn…
Hull City have confirmed the appointment of Marco Silva as their new coach until the end of the season following the departure of Mike Phelan.
Phelan was sacked as manager of Hull on Tuesday, a day after their 3-1 loss to West Bromwich …
Antonio Conte suffered his first Premier League defeat since October on Wednesday, but he could soon be smiling -- the Mail believes Chelsea will bid for Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.
The 22-year-old has been at the heart of the L…
British number one Johanna Konta continued her good start to 2017 by reaching the semi-finals of the Shenzhen Open in China.
Konta beat world number 60 Kristyna Pliskova of the Czech Republic 6-4 6-7 (11-13) 6-3.
Her next opponent wi…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hailed an "almost perfect" first half by his side after Sevilla were blown away 3-0 in Wednesday's Copa del Rey last 16 first leg at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Madrid kicked off without the rested C…
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the calendar for the 2016/2017 Football Season at its Extra-Ordinary Congress in Accra.
Delivering his opening address at the Congress, GFA President, Kwesi Nyantakyi, revealed that the 2016/…
Coach Avram Grant has named his final 23-man squad for the 2017 African Cup of Nations to be played in Gabon in a fortnight.
Schalke 04 forward Bernard Tekpetey and AIK Stockholm midfielder Ebenezer Ofori will all make their first ever …
Tottenham ended Chelsea's attempt to make Premier League history with a 14th successive victory as the title pacesetters were well beaten at White Hart Lane.
Spurs moved up to third place as headers from Dele Alli either side of half-ti…
Veteran goalkeeper Essam El Hadary has been included in Egypt's final 23-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.
El Hadary turns 43 this month and could become the oldest player in Nations Cup history, beating the 2006 record of 39-yea…
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has been included in Ivory Coast's 23-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.
His inclusion follows his decision to switch international allegiance from England, where he grew up.
The 24-year-old …
Brazilian side Chapecoense will sign up to 20 new players for next season and reserve shirt numbers for the players who survived a plane crash.
Nineteen players and coaching staff were killed in November when their plane crashed on the …
Everton are close to completing an £11m deal for Charlton Athletic teenager Ademola Lookman - and will then intensify their interest in Manchester United's Morgan Schneiderlin.
Lookman, 19, is expected to have a medical at Everton short…
Unattached Emmanuel Adebayor leads the cast in Togo's final 23-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
Adebayor, 32, a free agent since his contract expired with Crystal Palace last summer, will be making his fifth appearance at t…
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