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Ghana international Kojo Oppong Peprah has hailed his OGC Nice teammates for their overall performance following victory against Olympique Lyon in the French Ligue 1.Peprah, who recently made his debut for Ghana started and played full throttle of the match as his outfit cruised to a 3-2 win over Lyon on Saturday.The young Ghanaian defender produced a good performance throughout the game, contributing to Nices victory in the round 8 clash, held at the Allianz Riviera.Three points, great team performance he wrote on Instagram while expressing his joy about his outfit victory.Nice wasted no time stamping their authority on the match, with Melvin Bard opening the scoring early to set the tone for the side before Lyon leveled the pegging in the 29th-minute through Pavel Sulc.In the 35th-minute, the home team scored to restore their lead in the game through Sofiane Diop as they went to the halftime break with the advantage.Nice showcased determination and resilience in the second half, with Hicham Boudaoui scoring to cement victory for the home team.Lyon managed to reduce the3 deficit deep into stoppage time through Pavel Sulc, completing a brace in the high-stake clash.The 21-year-old has been impressive for OGC Nice, making eight appearances in the French Ligue 1 and scoring one goal across the period.

Everton could be handed a major boost in their bid to secure Jack Grealish on a permanent deal next summer, with reports suggesting the winger could be available for under £50 million.

Nico Paz has contributed to almost every goal scored by Como this season as the Azzurri have netted nine times, and the Argentine has four goals and four assists.

Manchester City are taking a measured approach when it comes to deciding the long-term future of young goalkeeper James Trafford, according to a report from TEAMtalk.

Jürgen Klopp’s departure from Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season marked the end of an unforgettable era at Anfield.

Rafael Leao was about to take off his shirt to celebrate his second goal for Milan on Sunday, but Matteo Gabbia saved him from a yellow card.

Italian media reports that Juventus coach Igor Tudor is on the brink following a 2-0 loss against Como on Sunday, which contributed to deteriorating the relationship between the Croat and director Damien Comolli.

Tottenham Hotspur’s January transfer plans are beginning to take shape, with reports suggesting that Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović could be the club’s marquee signing of the winter window.

Super Como, Juve collapse

In the aftermath of their 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, Liverpool boss Arne Slot revealed a fresh injury concern ahead of a critical run in their campaign.

Guela Doué has become one of the most talked-about names ahead of the upcoming winter transfer window, as his performances in Ligue 1 continue to turn heads across Europe.

Rúben Amorim has described his side’s crucial 2-1 victory over Liverpool as the most important result in his tenure at Manchester United and in his press conference he singled out one defining ingredient behind the triumph.

Former Manchester United captain and Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane has issued a stark warning to Virgil van Dijk, questioning the Liverpool skipper’s leadership and defensive performances amid the club’s growing troubles.

Eleven Wonders will be hoping to end their winless run in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season when they hosts Karela United at the Swedru Park on Monday, October 20, 2025. The Premier League returnees have only a point from five matches, having lost four and drawn just a game, putting their survival ambitions on a thread.Meanwhile, Karela United are having a decent start to the campaign with two wins, two draws and a defeat. Their victory over league leaders Medeama was a huge statement in their quest to fight for a place in the top half of the table.In six matches between the two sides in the Premier League, Eleven Wonders have had the better of their opponents with three wins and a draw.Ahead of Monday's match, the bottom side team will be counting on the experience of Mohammed Issah, Kofi Asamoah and Edmund Afurapoe.Karela United will however rely on returning captain Fatawu Mohammed, who recently married his long-time partner, as well as UDS trio Asigre Mohammed, Habilu Alhassan and Izdeen Alhassan.While Eleven Wonders eye a first win this season, Karela United could move to fifth on the table with victory in Swedru. ...