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Otto Addo appointed Ghana head coach for second time

Otto Addo appointed Ghana head coach for second time

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) have announced that Otto Addo has been appointed as Black Stars head coach for the second time. The former Ghana international was previously in charge of the Black Stars during the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs where they defeated Nigeria on away goals to reach the finals in Qatar. Addo led the team in Qatar but narrowly missed out on...

AFCON 2023: ‘Penalties are random’ – President Sall encourages Senegal players after exit

AFCON 2023: ‘Penalties are random’ – President Sall encourages Senegal players after exit

Senegal President, Macky Sall has lifted the spirit of the Teranga Lions with a social media message after the country was knocked out from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Host country Ivory Coast halted Senegal's quest to defend the continental title they lifted in Cameroon two years ago, with a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win after playing 1-1 draw at the end of 120 minutes. Moussa...

Iheanacho on target as Kanno scores late freekick in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia four-goal thriller

2026 World Qualifiers: Nigeria settle for draw against Lesotho

Nigeria started their qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Lesotho in Uyo on Thursday. Jose Peseiro's men dominated the opening minutes of game but failed to convert their chances despite the presence of Taiwo Awoniyi, Victor Boniface, Moses Simon, Terem Moffi, Ademola Lookman in the attack. Kelechi Iheanacho wore the captain's armband in the absence of experienced Kenneth Omeruo...

Yaya Toure leaves Belgian club to become Saudi Arabia assistant coach

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Leicester City rule Ndidi out of Nigeria duty

Leicester City have ruled Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi out of action until after this month's international due to a muscular injury. The Foxes manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that the Ndidi will miss their matches against Leeds United and Middlesbrough to continue his recovery from the setback, and it rules him out of Nigeria's games against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers....

Antony denies domestic violence allegations following axe from Brazil squad

Antony denies domestic violence allegations following axe from Brazil squad

Manchester United winger Antony has denied any wrongdoing over allegations of domestic violence against Gabriela Cavallin, his former girlfriend, which have resulted in him being axed from the Brazil national team ahead of the international break. Cavallin accused Antony of headbutting her in a hotel back in January which left her with a cut and needing medical treatment. She also accused the 23-year-old of punching her...