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Juventus made an unusual decision in order to avoid crowd trouble ahead of their trip to Napoli this evening, but still saw their bus windows smashed as rocks were thrown.

Napoli director Giovanni Manna explains how Luciano Spalletti saw the differences between them and Juventus. ‘One is made to win, the other to dream.’

Hohoe United head coach Abdul Rahim Tijani has praised his players for giving their all to secure victory over Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.In the Week 13 fixture played at Hohoe Sports Stadium, a stunning free-kick goal by William Oduro sealed a 1-0 win for the hosts, ensuring the team bagged all three points at the end of the contest.Speaking after the match, Coach Abdul Rahim Tijani shared his delight, insisting that the hard work of his players paid off.“First, we have to congratulate the boys. They did so well. All want to say is hard work pays. We really worked for this. We watched the previous games they played, and I told my boys we should go all out because that can let us survive or achieve our target. The game plan worked so well for us,” the Hohoe United coach said.Sunday’s triumph over Asante Kotoko has pushed Hohoe United to eighth in the Ghana Premier League standings.Up next for the team, they will take on Berekum Chelsea during Week 14.

Lazio drew 1-1 with Bologna at the Stadio Olimpico this evening in an even contest that saw both goals come within moments of one another at the tail end of the first half.

Jens Odgaard cancelled out the Gustav Isaksen opener, as Lazio and Bologna played a 1-1 draw, with Mario Gila sent off for dissent.

Luciano Spalletti returns to face his old club for the first time since winning the Scudetto, but both Juventus and Napoli are dealing with a growing injury crisis forcing big changes.

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has shared his disappointment after the team’s narrow defeat to Hohoe United in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday afternoon.The Porcupine Warriors suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Week 13 opponent in an encounter staged at Hohoe Sports Stadium, leaving the team four matches without a win in the league.Speaking in a post-match interview, Karim Zito expressed disappointment in the performance of Asante Kotoko in the first half, adding that his team lost because they were tactically indisciplined.“To be serious with you, I’m disappointed with our first-half performance. I wasn’t happy at all. They had a good free kick, and it resulted in a goal. But I think we didn’t play well in the first half. We were tactically indisciplined,” Abdul Karim Zito said.The defeat leaves Asante Kotoko in fifth position in the Ghana Premier League standings with 21 points, five points behind league leaders Medeama Sporting Club.Next weekend, Kotoko will aim to end their four-game winless run when they take on Dreams FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Not only Pio, there’s another Esposito on the front page: we’re talking about Sebastiano, born in 2002, who delivered an excellent performance against Roma.

Lazio president Claudio Lotito did not let the emotion of Ciro Immobile’s return to Lazio with Bologna this evening get the better of him, claiming the Italian forward ‘chose to leave’ and that ‘nobody asked him not to stay.’

Hohoe United continued their impressive rise with a 1-0 victory over Asante Kotoko on Sunday, marking a memorable result in the first-ever league meeting between the two sides.The newly promoted club delivered a spirited performance in front of a packed and vibrant crowd at the Hohoe Sports Stadium.Kotoko, now winless in four matches, struggled to find fluency throughout the game on the artificial turf and were second best for large periods.Hohoe United showed greater urgency and hunger, and their determination paid off in the 24th minute. William Oduro stepped up and curled a stunning free-kick into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Mohammed Camara rooted to the spot.The Porcupine Warriors attempted to rally after the break but lacked cutting edge in the final third, adding to growing concerns around their recent form. Pressure continues to build on head coach Karim Zito as expectations remain high for a team pushing to stay in the title hunt.The defeat leaves Kotoko fifth on the league table, five points off the top, ahead of a difficult home fixture against Dreams FC.For Hohoe United, momentum is building strongly. Back-to-back victories have lifted them to 9th place, and they will go in search of a third straight win when they travel to face Berekum Chelsea next.

Dreams FC edged Bechem United in the early battle for survival to return to winning ways after a 2-1 victory on Sunday at the Tuba Astro Turf. An early own-goal from Bo-at Regain and a strike from Razak Salifu shot Dreams FC into a two-goal lead after 25 minutes.Bechem United pulled one back through Yaw Annor in an action-packed first half.Both teams went into the game with just a point separating them, and Dreams FC needed a win desperately in front of their fans to open the gap between them and the Hunters.Right at the start of the game, the Still Believe lads put Bechem United under intense pressure and after just five minutes opened the scoring after Regain turned the ball into his own net.Dreams continued to dominate the early minutes and halfway through the first half, Salifu doubled the advantage with a clever finish.The visitors responded two minutes later through Annor to halve the deficit.After the break, both coaches rang in some substitutions with Dreams FC seeking to defend their lead while Bechem United strengthened their attack.However, the second stanza failed to produce a goal as Dreams collected all three points...

Medeama maintained their title charge with a 2-1 comeback victory over Berekum Chelsea at the TnA Stadium on Sunday, stretching their lead at the top after Aduana FC were held to a goalless draw by Basake Holy Stars.Despite their strong recent form, Medeama were stunned early when Faisal Shaibu put Chelsea ahead in the 12th minute. The visitors looked organised and frustrated the league leaders for much of the first half.Medeama returned from the break with renewed intensity and eventually drew level in the 57th minute. Jacob Amo Mensah rose highest to meet a well-delivered cross, directing a header past the goalkeeper Ofori Antwi to restore belief among the home fans.The turnaround was completed in the 69th minute thanks to a spectacular strike from Salim Adams. He unleashed a powerful effort from the edge of the box, leaving the Chelsea goalkeeper with no chance and securing the points for Ibrahim Tankos side.With the win, Medeama move two points clear at the top of the Premier League table as they begin to look like genuine favourites in the title race. Their next assignment is a Western derby against Bibiani Gold Stars.For Berekum Chelsea, this latest defeat sends them into the relegation zone. With only three wins all season, pressure continues to mount on coach Samuel Boadu, and they face another crucial fixture next against Hohoe United.

[caption id="attachment_1164571" align="alignnone" width="1080"] FC Samartex[/caption]FC Samartex made light work of visiting Bibiani Gold Stars in their highly-anticipated Western Derby on Sunday, December 7, 2025.The 2023/24 Ghana Premier League champions beat last season's winners to safeguard their unbeaten record at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena this term.Two first-half goals in fifteen minutes helped the Timber Giants inch up to 6th in the league standings on 21 points, one point behind the visitors who remain in 4th position.Emmanuel Kofi Essien got on the scoresheet just five minutes into the game and Emmanuel Mamah scored from the spot on 15 minutes to earn a thoroughly deserved victory for Christopher Ennin's team.Gold Stars' poor away form continues but they will aim to bounce back when they host league-leading Medeama SC for their next match.FC Samartex will look to build on this crucial which ended their three-match winless streak when they travel to Basake Holy Stars.

Karela United earned a deserved 2-0 victory over Hearts of Oak at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale on Sunday, strengthening their push toward the upper end of the Premier League table.The hosts took the lead in the 19th minute through a well-worked move. Fateh Mohammed delivered a superb cross into the area, and Eric Antwi attacked it with precision, powering his header beyond goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi.Karela continued to threaten and were rewarded a minute before halftime. A defensive lapse from Agbasi gifted Antwi a simple tap-in, sealing his brace and giving the Pride and Passion a firm grip on the contest.Hearts of Oak enjoyed more possession, but their attacking play lacked sharpness in the final third. They registered eight attempts at goal, yet only two were on target, with Karela maintaining control of the key moments. The home side produced six shots in total, three of which tested the goalkeeper.Karelas win lifts them to 7th place with 20 points, just one behind Hearts and six off the top spot, placing them well within reach of the top four. Young Apostles await them next.Hearts of Oak, now 6th, will aim to regroup quickly as they prepare for a tricky fixture against Nations FC.

Bologna striker Ciro Immobile had an emotional evening in his first return to the Stadio Olimpico since leaving Lazio in 2024, visibly moved as he saluted fans, former teammates, and received gifts.