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Black Queens held their first training session in Ismailia, Egypt, on Monday evening as preparations stepped up for their crucial 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Egypt.Eighteen players participated in the session, led by Head Coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren and his technical staff. The training focused on light recovery routines, ball work, and tactical drills aimed at helping the players adapt to the weather and playing conditions in Ismailia.Coach Bjorkegren expressed satisfaction with the team’s commitment and intensity, noting that the players are fully focused on the task ahead. "The energy and concentration were good. Everyone understands the importance of this match," he said after the session.The remaining players are expected to arrive in camp within hours, completing the squad before the team’s final training session on Wednesday.Ghana will face Egypt in the first leg of the qualifier on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Ismailia–Suez Canal Stadium, before returning to Accra for the second leg at the Accra Sports Stadium five days later.

Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Roma are plotting a potential move for Manchester United outcast Joshua Zirkzee during the January transfer window in an attempt to provide Gian Piero Gasperini with more reliable attacking options. 

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

English-Ghanaian forward Daniel Adu Adjei found the net for HNK Rijeka in their 1–1 draw against Slaven Belupo in Round 10 of the Croatian HNL.Adu Adjei, who started and played 66 minutes, opened the scoring just before halftime with a clever finish. In the fourth minute of added time, Tiago Dantas lofted a precise ball into the box, and Adu Adjei showed great composure under pressure, flicking the ball past goalkeeper Hadzikic into the far corner to give Rijeka a 1–0 lead.Earlier, the former AFC Bournemouth forward came close to scoring when Dantas found him again in the 39th minute, but his delicate effort from close range flew just wide. Slaven Belupo equalized in the 75th minute through Andrija Filipovic, who redirected Adriano Jagusic’s free kick beyond Martin Zlomislic.Despite the draw, Adu Adjei’s energetic display and goal drew praise from Rijeka fans. The team now shifts focus to their UEFA Conference League clash with Sparta Prague.

Antonio Conte has explained that Scott McTominay will decide for himself whether he is fit and available to play against PSV in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, as the Napoli star deals with an issue on his ankle. 

Antonio Conte insists that his Napoli players must not be too disappointed after slipping to a 1-0 defeat against Torino in Serie A over the weekend, and says that they have come to ‘play the game’ against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Tuesday night. 

Belgian-Ghanaian midfielder Dirk Asare made his mark with an assist in K. Lierse SK’s 2–1 home defeat to FC Liège in the Belgian Challenger Pro League.Playing the full 90 minutes at the AsterX Group-f Arena, Asare’s creativity stood out despite his side’s loss. His pinpoint pass in the 63rd minute set up Pietro Perdichizzi, who struck a brilliant left-footed shot from outside the box into the top corner, Lierse’s only goal of the game.Liège had taken control early, with Jonathan D’Ostilio converting a 15th-minute penalty before Alexis De Sart doubled the lead before halftime. Despite Lierse’s dominance in possession (65%) and 27 total shots, they struggled to break down a disciplined Liège defense.Fans applauded Asare’s composure and work rate, as he constantly pushed play forward and created chances. His assist was a bright spot in an otherwise frustrating afternoon for Lierse, who will now look to bounce back in their next league clash against RFC Seraing on October 24.

Jamie Vardy had an opportunity to win it right at the last for Cremonese, who ultimately had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home against Udinese in Serie A on Monday evening, following goals from Fillippo Terracciano and Nicolo Zaniolo.

Danish-Ghanaian forward Noah Nartey found the net for Brøndby IF in their thrilling 3-3 draw against AGF Aarhus in the Danish Superligaen.Nartey, who started and impressed for 79 minutes, doubled Brøndby’s lead in the 51st minute with a neat left-footed finish after combining beautifully with Marko Divkovic. The 21-year-old’s sharp movement and energy delighted the home fans at Brøndby Stadion.Earlier, Jacob Ambæk had opened the scoring in the 20th minute, while Divkovic later made it 3-1 in the 69th minute, assisted this time by Nartey, who was having an inspired performance.However, Brøndby’s joy turned to frustration as AGF fought back late. Tobias Bech pulled one back in the 86th minute before Stefen Tchamche headed home in added time to snatch a dramatic equalizer.Despite the draw, Brøndby showed attacking intent but struggled to control possession, managing just 38% compared to AGF’s 62%.Brøndby IF will now shift focus to their upcoming league fixture against OB on October 27.

English-Ghanaian forward Maleace Asamoah scored the only goal as Wigan Athletic defeated Port Vale 1–0 in their League One clash at The Brick Community Stadium.Asamoah, who started the game on the bench, was introduced at the start of the second half to replace Oliver Cooper and made an immediate impact. Just ten minutes after coming on, the young attacker showed sharp instincts inside the box, firing a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner to give Wigan the lead in the 56th minute.His goal proved decisive in a tense encounter that saw Wigan play most of the match with ten men following Dara Costelloe’s red card in the 44th minute. Despite Port Vale’s superior possession and chances, Wigan’s defense held firm, while Asamoah’s pace and energy gave fans plenty to cheer about.The win lifted spirits around the stadium, with supporters praising Asamoah’s decisive contribution off the bench. Wigan will now shift focus to their upcoming League One fixture against Mansfield Town on October 25.

Heart of Lions forward Kwadwo Obeng Junior was left devastated on Monday afternoon after the team’s defeat to Gold Stars in Week 6 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. The attacker was in action for the Kpando-based outfit on the matchday as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Gold Stars at Duns Park.Speaking in a post-match interview, Kwadwo Obeng Junior described the defeat, which ended Heart of Lions’ unbeaten run in the Ghana Premier League, as a harrowing one.“It’s very painful because you can see it’s not easy. We have played away three times, and this was the third time. We have been unbeaten, and today we break the unbeaten record. So it’s very painful. From now going, we are going to work very hard,” Obeng Junior said.The defeat to Gold Stars on Monday has seen Heart of Lions drop to fourth in the Ghana Premier League standings.Up next for Heart of Lions, the team will take on Basake Holy Stars at Kpando Sports Stadium on Friday, October 24.

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Yann Sommer believes that Inter will have opportunities to win titles as long as they continue to work hard, and has explained how changing shape affects his role between the sticks. 

Interim head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, Nana Yaw Amankwah, has urged his players to build on their impressive win against Heart of Lions to improve ahead of upcoming matches in the Ghana Premier League. The Bibiani-based club hosted Lions at Duns Park on Monday in their Week 6 encounter of the 2025/26 league campaign.Despite a slow start to the game that allowed the visitors to dominate the early proceedings, Gold Stars managed to turn things around, cruising to a 3-1 victory at the end of the 90 minutes.Speaking in his post-match interview, Nana Yaw Amankwah applauded his players for the victory, but stressed that they must continue working hard.You could see that in the first half, the first 15 minutes, Heart of Lions were up, and they missed a lot of chances. We came in and we dominated the game, and that's how we were able to score three, the interim head coach of Gold Stars said.He continued, There is room for improvement. We will continue to work hard, and we know if we do well, we can win that game.After the win against Heart of Lions, Gold Stars have moved to seventh in the Ghana Premier League standings with nine points, and one outstanding league match to play.

Head coach of Heart of Lions, Bashir Hayford, has described his teams 31 defeat to Bibiani Gold Stars in the Ghana Premier League on Monday as an important wake-up call for his players, following what he believes was a spell of complacency after their impressive start to the season.