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Ghana Moves Up FIFA Rankings, Maintains Lead in World Cup Qualifying Group

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Ghana’s Black Stars have moved up one spot in the latest FIFA World Rankings, rising from 76th to 75th after their September outings in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

 

Otto Addo’s men secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Chad before edging Mali 1-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium. The results not only strengthened Ghana’s grip on top spot in Group I but also gave the team a slight boost on the global stage.

 

On the continent, however, the Black Stars’ position remains unchanged, with the four-time African champions still sitting 14th in Africa.

 

Coach Addo welcomed the progress but stressed the need for consistency. “The elephant in the room is always consistency, but we have shown resilience, and I believe we can improve further,” he said after the win over Mali.

 

Ghana currently lead Group I with 19 points from eight games, three clear of Madagascar in second place, while Comoros are third on 15 points. Mali, once tipped as Ghana’s main challengers, have slipped down the table with 12 points.

 

The Black Stars will complete their 2025 fixtures in October with back-to-back encounters against the Central African Republic and Comoros—matches that could prove decisive in their quest for a fifth World Cup appearance since their 2006 debut in Germany.

 

Globally, Spain returned to the summit of the FIFA rankings for the first time since 2014, replacing Argentina, who dropped to third after losing to Ecuador. France climbed to second, while England and Portugal rounded out the top five. Morocco remain Africa’s top-ranked side at 11th.

 

The next FIFA rankings will be published in October, with November’s release expected to influence seedings for the World Cup draw scheduled for December 5 in Washington.

 

 

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Aduana FC appoints Emmanuel Agyemang Badu as part of Club Management

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Aduana FC have appointed former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu as the administrative manager and corporate affairs of the club, and international relations manager.

The 2017 Ghana Premier League Champions have confirmed the appointment and introduced him (Agyemang Badu)to the playing body, as they aim to strengthen their relationship with the corporate world.

Badu is a former Ghana international and a FIFA U-20 World Cup winner who played at the highest level, including playingfor  Udinese Calcio in the Italian top-flight.

With 78 appearances for the Black Stars, Badu has the potential to widen the project of the two-time Ghana Premier League winners.

Badu has built himself to secure a punditry job at the Confederation of African Football (CAF)

Badu’s appointment forms part of Aduana FC’s broader strategy to enhance its operations, with the club confident that his expertise will be instrumental in improving communication efforts and sponsorship deals.

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CAF Condemns Misconduct After Chaotic AFCON 2025 Final in Rabat

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has strongly condemned what it described as unacceptable conduct by some players and officials during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 final between hosts Morocco and Senegal.

In a statement issued on 19 January 2026, CAF said it would not tolerate inappropriate behaviour during matches, particularly actions directed at match officials and organisers.

“CAF strongly condemns any inappropriate behaviour which occurs during matches, especially those targeting the refereeing team or match organisers,” the statement read.

The continental governing body confirmed that it is reviewing all available video footage from the final and will forward its findings to the relevant disciplinary bodies. Appropriate sanctions will be imposed on any individuals found to have breached CAF regulations.

The high profile final, played in Rabat on Sunday night, was overshadowed by disorderly scenes following a series of contentious on field decisions. Tensions reached a peak late in the match when a penalty was awarded to Morocco in stoppage time, prompting Senegal’s players to briefly walk off the pitch in protest.

After several minutes of delay, the match resumed. With the score still goalless at the end of normal time, Senegal eventually secured a 1-0 victory in extra time to lift the trophy.

Although CAF did not name specific individuals in its statement, the strong wording reflects its broader commitment to enforcing discipline and respect within African football. The body stressed that misconduct, whether on or off the pitch, will be met with firm action.

The ongoing review marks the first step in CAF’s disciplinary process. Possible sanctions could include fines, suspensions, or other penalties depending on the outcome of the investigations.

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Mané Strike Sends Senegal into AFCON 2025 Final

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Senegal booked their place in the final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 with a narrow 1-0 victory over record champions Egypt in a gripping semi-final encounter on Wednesday night in Tangier.

The highly anticipated clash between two African football giants lived up to expectations, with both sides displaying tactical discipline and intensity. Senegal, however, showed greater composure in the crucial moments to edge past an Egyptian team chasing a historic eighth continental title.

The breakthrough came in the 77th minute when captain Sadio Mané produced a moment of brilliance. The forward fired a right-footed effort from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom left corner after a swift attacking move that briefly unsettled Egypt’s defence.

Egypt responded by committing more players forward in search of an equaliser, with Mohamed Salah spearheading the late push. Despite sustained pressure and several probing attacks, the Pharaohs were unable to break down Senegal’s well-drilled defence and confident goalkeeping.

Senegal remained organised and resolute in the closing stages, managing the game with maturity to secure the hard-earned win.

The result rekindles memories of the two nations’ last AFCON meeting in the 2021 final, where Senegal triumphed on penalties to lift their first title. This time, the Teranga Lions settled the contest within regulation time to seal their place in the final.

Senegal will now prepare for Sunday’s final, where they will face either hosts Morocco or Nigeria, who are contesting the second semi-final.

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