The build-up to Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia has been less than ideal for coach Kwesi Appiah. Kwadwo Asamoah, one of the Black Stars’ most impressive players in Europe this season, has withdrawn following a knee injury. However, the circumstances of his absence prompted assistant coach Maxwell Konadu to deny suggestions that
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France-based attacker Tinotenda Kadewere’s return to full fitness after four months out with a knee complaint should prove a great lift for Zimbabwe as they close in on a ticket to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon next year. The Warriors visit Liberia on Sunday needing victory to seal a second consecutive AFCON
Andrew Nabbout has had a tough journey back to the Socceroos after his injury in the World Cup. Midfielder James Jeggo believes a fresh start under coach Graham Arnold could be the opening he needs to debut for the Socceroos. The 26-year-old has been a member of multiple Socceroos squads since 2016 without getting any
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has defended his decision to call up some of the nation’s biggest names for this weekend’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia. Asamoah Gyan has retained his place in the squad despite being without a goal – or a start – for Kayserispor this season, while the Ayew brothers have
Shaka Hislop reveals his latest power rankings which see Manchester City on top while Barcelona take a tumble following their loss to Betis. Sergio Aguero shrugs off talk of an unbeaten Premier League season after Manchester City’s victory over rivals Manchester United. Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy is facing another spell on the sidelines after
The FC panel answer your tweets on Liverpool’s precarious position in Group C, how Cavani’s absence affected PSG and if Ousmane Dembele or Malcom is more likely to leave Barca. With the winter window opening soon, the rumour mill is beginning to gather pace. Who will be moving where come January? Transfer Talk has the
Rock, Paper, Scissors was used instead of the traditional coin toss. The English Football Association has suspended a referee after he used an impromptu game of ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ to decide the kick-off of a recent Women’s Super League match. Realising he’d left his coin in the dressing room, official David McNamara asked the two
Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the Whisper. Here are today’s top five emerging whispers. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for all the latest gossip.
Craig Burley says nothing will change at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho, and a different manager would produce better results. Juventus’ Massimiliano Allegri felt it was good to bounce back with a 2-0 win over AC Milan after they endured their first loss since April against Manchester United. Steve Nicol and Craig Burley examine Manchester
Relive Claudio Ranieri’s best moments during his unforgettable season that saw Leicester City crowned league champions. Mohamed Salah scored seconds after a Fulham goal was disallowed, and Xherdan Shaqiri doubled the lead in the 2nd-half as Liverpool beat Fulham 2-0. Mohamed Salah scored seconds after a Fulham goal was disallowed, and Xherdan Shaqiri doubled the