East Africa will host the African Nations Championship tournament next summer across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The competition runs from August 2 through August 30 and marks the first time since Rwanda 2016 that East African countries welcome the event.
Tanzania gets the honor of hosting the opening match at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam on August 2. Kenya will stage the championship final at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on August 30. Uganda receives the third and fourth place matches at Mandela Stadium in Kampala.
Four groups will play across different cities during the tournament. Group A teams Kenya, Morocco, Angola, DR Congo and Zambia compete in Nairobi. Group B features Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso...
Kylian Mbappe landed in the hospital after doctors found he had severe stomach problems. Real Madrid announced Thursday that their star player suffers from acute gastroenteritis and needs medical care. The French captain missed practice Tuesday because of a high fever and could not play Wednesday against Al Hilal. Stomach infections like this cause people to throw up and have diarrhea.
Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Mbappe had serious virus issues before the team's 1-1 tie with the Saudi club. The 26-year-old striker will need more tests before doctors decide if he can return to action. Real Madrid faces Pachuca on Sunday and then plays RB Salzburg next Friday to finish Group H. Mbappe scored 43 goals in 56 games during his first season...
Hearts of Oak moves closer to hiring Mas-Ud Didi Dramani as their next head coach for the coming season. The club faced problems during the recent campaign under Ivorian manager Aboubakar Ouattara. Hearts finished fourth with 58 points and lost early in the FA Cup tournament. The team wants to make changes before the new season starts.
Reports first suggested Maxwell Konadu might take the coaching job. Fresh news indicates Hearts has serious discussions with the former FC Nordsjaelland assistant coach instead. Dramani currently leads the Black Galaxies national team and previously managed Asante Kotoko. His coaching background includes work with Right to Dream academy and various national teams.
The experienced coach brings valuable...
Ghana defender Jonas Adjetey wants to play Champions League football after helping FC Basel win their first Swiss league title in seven years. The 21-year-old became a regular starter this season after playing just 11 league games last campaign. Basel also won the domestic cup to complete a remarkable double for the Swiss club.
Adjetey appeared in 32 league matches during the 2024/25 season and earned his first major professional trophy. The young defender made a huge jump from his limited role the previous year. Basel secured their spot in the Champions League playoff round with the league victory.
The defender told Flashscore he feels honored about the chance to compete in Europe's top tournament. Adjetey said he always watches...
Tottenham Hotspur wants to buy Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United this summer. The Ghana player joined West Ham two years ago and has a contract through 2028. Several major European teams want the 24-year-old striker. Chelsea, Newcastle United and Atletico Madrid all have interest.
West Ham will sell Kudus only if someone pays his 85 million pound release clause. The Guardian reports that Tottenham plans to offer 50 million pounds first. The London clubs have not done business together for more than ten years. Their last deal happened back in 2011 with Scott Parker and a David Bentley loan.
Daniel Levy blocked a potential Emmanuel Adebayor transfer in 2015. No moves have occurred between the clubs since that time. Kudus has played...
Former Asante Kotoko Chairman Herbert Mensah says the Asantehene should not pay for club operations. Mensah made these remarks after team officials presented their FA Cup trophy to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace on Wednesday. The Rugby Africa President spoke for the traditional ruler during the ceremony. He told the team they must reach the World Club Championship and restore past glory. Mensah stressed that Otumfuo has already contributed enough money to the club.
The former chairman explained that current leaders must find their resources. He called managing Kotoko both an honor and a privilege for those who take charge. Mensah ran the club from 1999 to 2003 and remains one of their most respected former leaders. His words...
Asante Kotoko plans to strengthen their squad before competing in the CAF Confederation Cup. The Porcupine Warriors earned their spot in the African tournament after winning the 2024/25 FA Cup with a 2-1 victory over Golden Kick. Communications Director Sarfo Duku says the team will evaluate their current players and make necessary changes. He told Asempa FM that management will identify areas needing improvement and decide which players should leave the club.
The upcoming African campaign will differ from previous attempts according to Duku. Team officials want to build a stronger roster for continental competition. Asante Kotoko recently celebrated their FA Cup triumph at the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday. Club leadership presented the...
Thomas Partey faces an uncertain future at Arsenal as his contract talks have hit a roadblock. The 31-year-old midfielder from Ghana will become a free agent when his current deal expires at the end of June. Arsenal signed Partey from Atletico Madrid back in 2020 on a five-year contract worth millions. The club has been trying to work out a new agreement with his representatives since the Premier League season ended. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that both sides remain far apart on terms.
Several European teams and clubs from Saudi Arabia want to sign the experienced player. Arsenal confirmed they are still negotiating but no breakthrough has happened. Partey could walk away from the London club before the new season starts...
Lois Boisson must play qualifying rounds after Wimbledon refused her wildcard request. The French tennis player reached the semifinals at this year's French Open but cannot enter the main draw directly. Eight women received wildcards Wednesday for the grass court tournament that starts June 30. Former champion Petra Kvitova earned one spot after having a baby last year. Seven British players also got direct entry passes.
Boisson climbed from 361st to 67th place after her strong French Open showing. She beat several top players during her run through Roland Garros before losing to eventual champion Coco Gauff. The 22-year-old earned 660,000 euros and gained nearly 300 ranking spots from her performance. Her ranking jumped happened after...
