The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off fixtures have been confirmed, opening the door to a series of high-stakes two-legged encounters as clubs fight for a place in the Round of 16. One of the standout ties will see Benfica face Real Madrid once again, renewing a rivalry that already delivered drama in the league phase. The Portuguese side defeated the Spanish giants 4–2 on Matchday 8, a result that proved decisive in securing their progression into the play-offs. Benfica’s place was sealed in remarkable circumstances, with goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scoring deep into stoppage time in the 90+8th minute,…
Author: Fortune Adza
The stage is set for another dramatic chapter in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League as attention turns to the knockout phase play-off draw, scheduled for Friday, 30th January 2026, at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw will take place at 12:00 CET (11:00 GMT), following the conclusion of an intense and historic league phase. The final standings confirmed the top eight clubs who advanced directly to the Round of 16, led by Arsenal, who topped the table with a flawless 24 points from eight matches, becoming the first team to record a 100 percent league-phase campaign…
The Ghana Football Association has officially released the Round of 16 fixtures for the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup, setting the stage for another exciting chapter in Ghana’s oldest knockout competition. The draw, which features a mix of Premier League heavyweights and lower-division challengers, will see matches played between February 6 and February 9, 2026, as clubs battle for places in the quarterfinals. One of the standout stories heading into the Round of 16 is True Life FC, the only Division Two side left in the competition. True Life made national headlines in the Round of 64 after eliminating Accra Hearts…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has imposed a series of disciplinary sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) and the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) following incidents that occurred during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 final. In a statement published on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, CAF confirmed that its Disciplinary Board reviewed reports from the final and found multiple violations of the CAF Disciplinary Code involving players, officials, and supporters from both nations. READ MORE : CAF Hands Heavy Sanctions to Senegal and Morocco After AFCON 2025 Final Incidents Sanctions Against Senegal The…
Cabfix Ladies FC continued its support for women’s football development with the donation of 26 boxes of Softcare sanitary pads to Women’s Division One teams in the Northern and Upper West Regions on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The donation was received in Tamale, the capital of the Northern Region, by Mr. Adim Tindanzo Bingi, CEO of Dahinsheli Ladies FC, on behalf of the Tamale and Wa Women’s Division One teams. The presentation was made by Mr. Jerod Doetse Kabu, CEO of Cabfix Ladies FC. READ MORE : CAF hands heavy sanctions to Senegal and Morocco after AFCON 2025 final incidents…
The 2025/26 Women’s FA Cup continued with an action-packed Round of 16, as clubs across the country battled for places in the quarter-finals, producing convincing wins, closely fought contests and a few standout performances. FC Savannah progressed with a solid 2–0 victory over Arm of God Ladies, maintaining their impressive cup run and underlining their growing pedigree in knockout football. In Tamale, Tamale Super Ladies edged Dreamz Ladies 2–1 in a competitive encounter, securing qualification after a hard-fought contest between two familiar top-flight sides. Supreme Ladies delivered one of the most dominant displays of the round, overwhelming Bolga Sharp Arrows…
The FIFA U15 Girls Regional Colts Leagues officially kicked off in the Greater Accra Region on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with all four matchday one matches played at the McDan La Town Park to mark the beginning of the maiden edition of the competition. The opening match saw Ridge City Women secure a 2–1 victory over Ideal Ladies. Attention then shifted to the second fixture, where Cabfix Ladies U15 recorded the biggest win of the day, thrashing Ga West Ladies 9–0. Jessica Benni was the standout performer, scoring five goals, while Jessica Dzamesi contributed a hat-trick and Rose Amakie Sebbi…
The second round of the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League burst into life on Matchday 10, delivering late goals, dominant performances, and renewed momentum across both the Northern and Southern Zones as teams resumed the title chase. In the Northern Zone, Ampem Darkoa Ladies signaled their intent with a thrilling 3–2 victory over FC Savannah, sealed by dramatic stoppage-time goals. Victoria Banful set the tone before late strikes from Amina Adams and Afishata Mohammed turned the contest on its head, keeping the defending champions top of the table on 22 points. Northern City Ladies boosted their campaign with a…
Cabfix Ladies FC continued their commitment to the development of women’s football by donating 16 boxes of sanitary pads to teams participating in the FIFA U15 Girls Regional Colts Leagues. The donation was evenly distributed between the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions, with eight boxes allocated to each region, benefiting all eight participating teams across the two zones. The presentation was led by the Paramount Queen Mother of the Ada State, Naana Domaaley Kabukuor Dagodjo I, and was formally received by the President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, at the GFA Conference Room during activities surrounding the…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Friday, January 23, 2026, officially launched the maiden edition of the FIFA U15 Girls Regional Colts League at the GFA Conference Room in Accra. The competition, introduced under FIFA’s Women’s Football Development Programme, is aimed at creating a structured and competitive pathway for young female footballers while strengthening talent identification and grassroots participation across the country. The launch ceremony brought together key stakeholders in women’s football, including FIFA Consultant Thuba Sibanda, members of the GFA Executive Council, Regional Football Association Chairmen, administrators, and technical experts. Also present were GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, General…