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Ghana international Mohammed Kudus has disclosed that playing for Tottenham Hotspur comes with pressure to win every match, whether home or away.The Black Stars sensation signed for Spurs in a big transfer move from West Ham United during the last summer transfer window.Although he has not hit his best form, Kudus has impressed at his new club, scoring two goals in the English Premier League and providing five assists, the joint highest in the division.Opening up on playing for Tottenham Hotspur, the 25-year-old has admitted that it comes with a lot of pressure.Home or away, there's pressure to win every game, especially playing for a big club like Tottenham. So, the pressure has always been there, but definitely we want to do our best to win more games, whether at home or away, but more importantly, especially in front of our home fans.Definitely, this Saturday was a good boost, and thanks to the fans for their support, because we are all in this together. So, we just need to build on that and then kill it tomorrow as well, Kudus said during a pre-match conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League encounter against Slavia Prague.Tottenham Hotspur will host Slavia Prague on Tuesday in a fixture scheduled to kick off at 8 pm.

 Ghana international Mohammed Kudus is bent on winning a trophy with Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur.The Black Stars midfielder switched from West Ham United to join Tottenham in the summer and has since established himself as a key member of the team.Currently, the Ghanaian international is the highest assists provider in the Premier League, having delivered six crucial assists for the Tottenham in 14 appearances in the top-flight.However, the highly-rated Ghanaian midfielder has reiterated his desire to secure a title with Tottenham during his spell at the club."I have to win a trophy with Tottenham." He said ahead of their Champions League clash against Slavia Prague.Kudus is expected to play a huge role for his outfit when they take on the Czech Republic outfit in matchday six of the Champions League on Tuesday.Since joining Tottenham, the enterprising midfielder has made 20 appearances across competitions, scoring two goals and delivering six assists across the period.

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AC Milan start Rafael Leao, Luka Modric and Christopher Nkunku in their Serie A trip to Duvan Zapata’s Torino, with Christian Pulisic only fit for the bench.

Chelsea have confirmed that they are travelling to Bergamo without the services of Ballon d’Or nominee Cole Palmer, whose minutes are being managed following his recent return from injury. 

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Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams is wary of the threat posed by Croatia ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament.The West African football heavyweights has been paired in Group L alongside European giants, England, Panama and 2018 finalists, Croatia following Friday’s draw in Washington.Ghana will open their World Cup account against Panama on June 17 in Toronto before taking on England on June 23 in Boston. The Black Stars will wrap up their group games against 2018 finalists, Croatia in Philadelphia on June 27.“Everybody knows how dangerous Croatia have been in the previous World Cup. They have had different strategies. It doesn't necessarily mean we should go and read their previous strategies as part of our preparation. They are a team that can change their style about three times within 90 minutes of play” he told Sporty FM in an interview.The 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature an expanded 48-team format, giving Africa a record nine automatic slots.It will be Ghana’s fifth World Cup appearance, having previously competed in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022, with their best performance coming in 2010 when they...

Bibiani Gold Stars coach Nana Yaw Amankwah is worried about how his team keeps conceding early goals in away matches.He believes these slow starts are costing them important points, and he wants his players to show more focus from the first whistle. Despite the setback, he remains calm and committed to fixing the issues.Gold Stars fell 2-0 to FC Samartex at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, a result that helped the Timber Giants protect their unbeaten home run this season. The hosts struck twice in the opening 15 minutes, with Emmanuel Kofi Essien scoring just five minutes into the game before Emmanuel Mamah added a penalty to seal a deserved win for Christopher Ennin’s side."I think we normally concede early goals when we go away which is very bad the same players who came back in the second half and played very well. It is one of those things you will just try and correct the mistakes and continue we will do that no matter what it will change that is the game," he told Gold Stars TV.Gold Stars sit 4th on the table with 22 points after 13 games and face Medeama next.

Ghana international Mohammed Kudus says he’s settled in well since joining Premier League outfit, Tottenham Hotspur.The Black Stars midfielder, who switched from West Ham United to join Tottenham in the summer has been outstanding, delivering six assists in the English top-flight.Currently, the former Ajax star is the joint highest assists provider in the Premier League, signaling a great start to life at the club.Speaking ahead of the side Champions League clash against Slavia Prague, Kudus stressed he’s settled in well at the club so far."I think I'm still getting used to everything. The demands are high, there isn't much time but you have to perform. I think I have settled in well so far. We're taking it game by game, I believe we have a lot of potential." He said.Kudus is expected to play a huge role for his outfit when they take on the Czech Republic outfit in matchday six of the Champions League.Since joining Tottenham, the enterprising midfielder has made 20 appearances across competitions, scoring two goals and delivering six assists across the period.

Hohoe United attacker William Oduro has opened up about the secret to beating Asante Kotoko. The team locked horns with the Porcupine Warriors at Hohoe Sports Stadium on Sunday, in a Week 13 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.In the close contest that ensued between the two teams, a free-kick converted by William Oduro saw Hohoe United stun Asante Kotoko to amass all three points.Speaking in a post-match interview, Oduro revealed that the hard work and determination of the players made the victory possible.“Our determination to win the match was high. We knew Kotoko was a big team, but we forgot about that. We decided to work hard because we knew it was going to be tough. The hard work pays, and that’s why we managed to secure the victory,” the Hohoe United attacker said.Following the narrow win over Asante Kotoko, Hohoe United have moved to 9th in the Ghana Premier League standings with 17 points.Next weekend, the team will travel to Berekum to take on Berekum Chelsea during Week 14.

Federico Chiesa was not included in Arne Slot’s 19-man Liverpool squad to take on Inter in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, but the door has been left open for the former Juventus and Fiorentina winger to rejoin the rest of his teammates in San Siro. 

Kenan Yildiz has begged the Juventus supporters to stick with the team following their disappointing 2-1 defeat away against reigning Serie A champions Napoli on Sunday evening. 

Rasmus Hojlund on the front page headlines rewards Napoli for the timing of their transfer strategy, which had already been generous even before needing to replace Romelu Lukaku.

Marcus Thuram warns that there is never an ‘easy’ time to play against a team like Liverpool, despite suggestions that this might be a decent opportunity to collect points against the troubled reigning Premier League Champions in Europe on Tuesday evening. 

Nuno Tavares gives his best when on the attack, that is no secret, but if he doesn’t give at least 15-20 per cent in defence, then it becomes a serious problem for Lazio.