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Flamengo are preparing to return with a new offer for Lucas Paquetá this week as they continue their push to bring the West Ham United star back to Brazil, according to journalist Ben Jacobs. The 28-year-old midfielder has already agreed personal terms on a lucrative four-year contract should West Ham approve the transfer, signalling his strong desire to make the …

Tottenham Hotspur’s internal pressure has intensified after manager Thomas Frank once again excluded Mathys Tel from the club’s UEFA Champions League squad list, according to Fabrizio Romano. The decision, already a controversial talking, has now escalated tensions inside the camp, with the young French forward and his representatives said to be deeply unhappy about being left out for the second …

RB Leipzig’s explosive young forward Yan Diomande has become one of the most coveted players of the winter transfer window, with several European giants preparing for what could become one of the biggest bidding wars of 2026. At just 19 years old, Diomande has taken the Bundesliga by storm. His performances have put Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea …

Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has revealed that the greatest pressure he felt while representing Ghana did not come against footballs heavyweights, but rather in matches against lower-ranked opponents where expectations were sky-high. Widely regarded as one of Ghanas greatest footballers, Gyan rose to international prominence at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, where his goals helped announce …

Ghanas Black Stars have started 2026 steady in the latest FIFA Mens World Rankings, holding onto the same positions they finished 2025 with: 72nd in the world and 14th in Africa. The January 19 release confirmed that the West African side remains unchanged in both global and continental standings. Hosts Morocco, despite falling just short in the Africa Cup of …

The Ghana Football Association is discussing with Austria over a possible international friendly in preparations for the Black Stars participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The senior national team, preparing for their fifth World Cup appearance, are gearing up for the 2026 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.As part of their preparations, Otto …

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, has revealed that discussions are ongoing with Austria over a potential friendly match for the Black Stars.The senior national team, preparing for their fifth World Cup appearance, are gearing up for the 2026 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.As part of their preparations, Otto …

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has formally requested additional reinforcements to Ghanas technical team as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, underlining his determination to give the national side the best possible chance of success at footballs biggest stage. Ghana will make their fifth appearance at the Mundial when the expanded tournament kicks off in the summer …

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that Black Stars coach Otto Addo has requested that the technical team be beefed up ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Ghana will make their fifth appearance at the Mundial in the summer and has been housed in Group I alongside Panama, England and Croatia.Having already added Winfried Schafer, Desmond …

Samuel Etoo Fils, President of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), has publicly backed Sadio Man as a strong contender for the African Footballer of the Year award. Man played a pivotal role in Senegals historic second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph, guiding the Lions of Teranga to victory over hosts and tournament favourites Morocco on Sunday at the Prince …

Spanish La Liga side Villarreal CF have entered the race to sign Ghanaian forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku. The highly rated winger has been a standout performer for Leicester City in the ongoing Championship campaign, contributing five goals and seven assists in 26 appearances for the former Premier League champions. Premier League sides Sunderland and AFC Bournemouth have already shown strong …

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Medeama Sporting Club have maintained their place at the summit of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League standings at the end of matchday 19.The Yellow and Mauves were in action on Saturday in a tricky fixture against Vision FC.In the game played at Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, Ibrahim Tanko’s men conceded first but rallied from behind to secure an …

Cesc Fabregas hailed Maurizio Sarri as a “genius” after Como’s emphatic 3-0 win away to Lazio, as the Spanish coach reflected on a landmark victory and the ideas behind his rapidly developing side. Como stunned Lazio at the Olimpico with a dominant display built on technical quality and attacking intelligence, led by Martin Baturina and a brace from Nico Paz. …

It was a quiet day for done deals in Serie A today but there were two noteworthy signings worth talking about. Jack Harrison completed his loan move to Fiorentina, whilst Rafa Obrador joined Torino on loan from Benfica. Football Italia takes a look at every confirmed transfer involving clubs from Italy’s top flight today. 29-year-old winger Harrison joins the Viola …