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The head coach of Cameroon’s national team, David Pagou, is expecting a tough encounter against South Africa in the Round 16 stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Indomitable Lions will take on the Bafana Bafana on Sunday, January 4, in a match scheduled to kick off at 19:00 GMT.Speaking ahead of the match, Pagou described South Africa …

Asante Kotoko have ended their interest in Ivorian forward David Dosso Inza, with the player having now returned to his home country.The Porcupine Warriors, who currently sit second on the Ghana Premier League, were evaluating the striker as a potential addition to bolster their attacking line for the remainder of the season.However, after a period of assessment and discussions, the …

Chelsea will reportedly have Callum McFarlane in the dugout for them as they take on Manchester City in their next Premier League game on Sunday. The Blues parted company with Enzo Maresca today, and it seems they’re not expecting to have a new permanent successor in place by the time they take on Man City in their next competitive fixture. …

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been dismissed, and the club is now seeking potential replacements. The Italian was sacked earlier today, and former England manager Gareth Southgate is reportedly a target for the Blues. According to Fichajes, Chelsea’s search for Maresca’s replacement is already underway, and several names are on the Chelsea wish list. Southgate is reportedly the favourite to …

The Serie A January transfer window is almost upon us, and so here is a look back on the most expensive incoming players in the history of the division.  Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic remains the most expensive Serie A signing of all time when he swapped La Viola for the Bianconeri in the winter of 2022. The Serbian is still …

Vision FC are in advanced negotiations to sign forward Faruk Mohammed from Nations FC on a loan deal until the end of the Ghana Premier League season.While the structure of the transfer is understood to be agreed upon in principle, final formalities are still being completed.The player is expected to travel to Accra shortly to undergo the necessary procedures to …

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

It’s fair to say it’s proving to be another difficult night for Liverpool summer signing Florian Wirtz against Leeds United. The first half of this evening’s game ended 0-0, with Wirtz once again struggling to make much of a positive impact against the kind of opposition Liverpool fans would really expect to beat quite comfortably. The Reds did notably drop …

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Chelsea are interested in signing the Santos defender Souza, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him in January. According to Spanish publication AS, AC Milan are interested in the player as well, and they have recently had an offer turned down for him. Chelsea tried to sign the defender in the …

Malachi Boateng scored an equaliser to earn Plymouth Argyle a 1-1 draw with Stevenage in League One on Thursday.The English-Ghanaian midfielder met a loose ball in the box and swept it home on 68 minutes, lifting the away end and rewarding his steady display.Stevenage had led since the 53rd minute when Luther Wildin finished a low cross, and they looked …

The summer transfer window saw 25 players move between Serie A and the Premier League, with 12 moving to England and 13 to Italy. Here is a reminder of who they all were. Tijjani Reijnders was the biggest mover between Serie A and Premier League clubs over the summer transfer window. If all add-ons are included and all bonuses met, …

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Chelsea may reportedly struggle to land a replacement for Enzo Maresca as one exciting candidate is not interested in the job. The manager in question is Porto head coach Francesco Farioli, who is not currently keen on moving to the Premier League, and particularly to Chelsea’s current project. That’s according to a report from Portuguese outlet O Jogo, which also …

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, and they will compete with Manchester United for him. The player joined Atletico Madrid for £35 million 18 months ago, but he has struggled for regular opportunities. He needs to leave the Spanish club in order to play more often, and returning to the Premier League would be ideal. …