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Samartex edged past Heart of Lions with a narrow 1-0 victory on Sunday afternoon at the Nsenkyire Sports Stadium in Samreboi, a result that saw them leapfrog their opponents in the Premier League standings.The decisive moment arrived in the 41st minute when Emmanuel Mamah found the net to give Samartex a deserved lead before the break. The goal came after a sustained period of pressure, with Mamah showing composure to convert and send the home supporters into celebration.Heart of Lions pushed for an equaliser in the second half and enjoyed spells of possession, but Samartex remained organised at the back and limited their opponents to a few clear-cut chances. The hosts defended with discipline and game management in the closing stages to protect their slender advantage.The win allows Samartex to move up to sixth place on the table, overtaking Heart of Lions, who drop to seventh following the defeat. With both sides closely matched in the standings, the result could prove significant as the season progresses and the race for the top positions remains tightly contested.

Dreams FC climbed out of the relegation zone with a convincing win over Berekum Chelsea at the Tuba Astro on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Aminu Adams opened the scoring for the hosts in the 20th minute to give Winfred Dormon's team a narrow lead at the break.Razak Salifu netted after recess to extend Dreams' lead on 55 minutes and Seidu Suraj who can't stop scoring made it 3-0 on 72 minutes.Patrick Kofi Ansu got a consolation goal for the visitors after pulling one back in the 80th minute but couldn't stop Dreams FC from making it two home wins on the spin.'The Still Believe' now climb up to 12th position in the league standings on 17 points while Berekum Chelsea return into relegation zone.The visitors will look to bounce back when they host fellow strugglers, Eleven Wonders who remain rooted to the bottom of the league standings.Dormon will be happy with his team's response following last weekend's defeat against Asante and would want them to replicate this performance when they travel to defending champions, Bibiani Gold Stars.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Emmanuel Annor's first half strike against Young Apostles in their Ghana Premier League Week 15 fixture helped Nations FC return to the winning track.Nations also maintained their unbeaten run at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex after Sunday's narrow victory.Annor scored from the spot at the death of the first half and the hosts held on after recess to bank all three points.The win means Nations move to 10th in the league standings to ease the pressure off Frimpong Manso, who has now won three of his eight games in charge.Apostles were looking to make it two wins on the spin after ending their five-match winless streak but the hosts showed resilience to deny to deny them a way back into the game.The visitors, however, remain in 9th position in the league table on 20 points, a single point richer than Nations FC.Apostles will aim to bounce back when they host league-leading Aduana Stars for their next match while Nations will  travel to relegation-haunted Vision FC.

Karela United compounded Vision FC's misery after defeating the Premier League strugglers 1-0 at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale on Sunday afternoon. Malik Abuabakar scored the only goal of the match moment after the break as Karela United returned to winning ways after last week's defeat to Young Apostles.Following a drab first half, Abubakar netted with a ferocious strike in the 56th minute to give the hosts a deserved lead.Karela United had controlled most of the first half, coming close through Bless Ege and Eric Antwi.Although Dreams FC had their own chances, they were unable to exert any form of score to their opponents.However, after the break, Abubakar made it count for Karela with their best opportunity of the half.The goal-scorer then made way for Zaidan Mohammed moments later before Danlad Nuhu came on for Bless Ege.Nuhu had to be pulled off after few minutes due to injury, but Karela held on to collect all three points at home.

A host of Europe’s elite clubs, including Chelsea and Liverpool, have intensified their pursuit of Leicester City’s teenage sensation Jeremy Monga.

Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso is preparing a decisive move in a bid to steer the Viola away from relegation danger, with Fabio Paratici set to take control of the club’s sporting project.

Arsenal are one of seven clubs that hold an ‘intense’ interest in a Serie A starlet ahead of the January transfer window, according to a new report.

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Antonio Conte feels that many underappreciated Napoli’s 2025-26 Serie A title win, as well as their injury troubles in 2025-26, but feels that his squad are in a good place to take on Bologna in the final of the Supercoppa Italiana on Monday evening. 

Fiorentina are in desperate need of a win, and look to Moise Kean and Albert Gudmundsson for goals as they host Udinese at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Serie A on Sunday evening.

In a matter of hours, the stage opens at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah.

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

The in-form Nikola Vlasic netted in his third consecutive Serie A match to hand Torino all three points in an important 1-0 victory away against Sassuolo on Sunday afternoon.