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Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele has been awarded the prestigious title of The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2025. This honor recognizes his outstanding performances over the past season, where he played a central role in one of the most successful periods in his club’s history. The 28-year-old was the driving force behind PSG’s historic campaign. His speed, …

A state of institutional disarray has engulfed the Cameroonian national football team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This crisis follows the team’s failure to qualify for the recent FIFA World Cup and threatens to destabilize their preparations for the AFCON 2025. The situation has reached a Level were the team currently operating under the authority of two …

An analysis of accommodation costs has revealed extraordinary price surges in the cities slated to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following the confirmation of the tournament schedule, hotels across the United States, Canada, and Mexico have implemented an increased rate for the period of the event. Data indicates that room rates around opening matches in the 16 host cities …

By Isaac Mortey The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) has confirmed its final 26-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a squad announcement marked by the high-profile return of Wilfried Zaha and the significant absence of the injured Simon Adingra. Head coach Emerse Faé, who masterminded the country’s 2023 triumph, will lead the Éléphants into the tournament as …

A contractual dispute has emerged at Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club. It has come to light that the club has failed to fulfil its financial obligations to members of its squad for the past three months, leading to formal legal action. The situation has been brought into focus by a formal termination notice issued on behalf of player Hamza …

Story by Isaac Mortey The Uganda National Football Team, the Cranes, is the first country to arrive in Morocco ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), emphasizing a strategy of early acclimatization and focused preparation for the tournament. The message from the camp is clear: preparation starts now. This early arrival is viewed not merely as logistical convenience, …

Story by Isaac Mortey As the festive season approaches, the fixture list has delivered nothing but goodwill to Accra Hearts of Oak, with the Phobians staring down a formidable December challenge that could define their Ghana Premier League season. The Phobians set for difficult games that will test their title credentials. This crucial period begins at the familiar grounds of …

Swedish pole vault superstar Armand “Mondo” Duplantis has been officially awarded the title of World Athletics Male Athlete of the Year for 2025. This accolade, his second overall after winning in 2020 and 2022, solidifies his position not merely as the greatest pole vaulter of his generation, but as a defining athlete of this sporting era. The 2025 season belongs …

The final approach to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been defined by a wave of managerial firing and hiring, with no fewer than five participating countries opting for a change in leadership just months before the continental tournament kicks off. This pre-competition shuffle highlights the intense pressure and high stakes surrounding the AFCON. The most recent and …

Story by Isaac Mortey The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has formally unveiled the Participation Principles for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), setting a clear and inclusive pathway for the next generation of elite athletes. Scheduled from 31 October to 13 November 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, this edition, the first Olympic event to be held on the African continent …