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The new head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, Fritz Schmid, has admonished his players to show character when they take on Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.According to the Swiss tactician, it is important for Gold Stars to show they are defending champions on the matchday and fight for all three points to improve their home record.Speaking …

Barcelona are looking to improve the defensive unit, and they are keeping tabs on the Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie, as per Fichajes. The 23-year-old Ecuadorian is on loan at the Premier League club, but he has not been a regular starter for them. Arsenal have an option to sign him permanently for £45 million at the end of the season. …

Egypt are through to the Round 16 stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after seeing off South Africa with a narrow 1-0 victory on Friday, December 26.The Pharaohs locked horns with the Bafana Bafana today in their second Group B game of the tournament.In the keenly contested affair staged at Stade Adrar in Agadir, both national teams …

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. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Liverpool are interested in signing the German attacker Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund. The 23-year-old has done quite well for the German club, and they value him highly. According to Fichajes, the player has a market valuation of €60 million, but the German outfit is unwilling to negotiate below €75 million for him. However, Liverpool have come forward with a …

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. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

The head coach of Aduana FC, Aristica Cioaba, has indicated that his team will fight for a win when they take on Young Apostles in the Ghana Premier League this weekend. The coach and his team will make the trip to Wenchi this weekend to take on Young Apostles in their Week 16 league fixture of the ongoing 2025/26 league …

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Experienced attacker Bright Adjei has rallied his Aduana FC teammates to unite and fight for a win against Young Apostles in their next match in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.The team from Dormaa is travelling to Wenchi this weekend and will take on their Week 16 league opponent on Sunday, December 28.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Bright Adjei described the …

Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz continues to be with the move away from the Italian club. They are hoping to agree on a new deal with the 20-year-old attacker, but he wants £5 million in wages per year, and the Italian outfit have not been able to match his demands yet. Naturally, multiple clubs are monitoring his situation. Arsenal, Tottenham and …

Inter will be facing Atalanta on December 28, and Richard Hall examines where the Benamata have improved and where they still have to work ahead of the next big match. In the shadow of the Madonnina, change rarely whispers; it usually roars. For three seasons, Simone Inzaghi was the conductor of a sleek, rhythmic orchestra at San Siro, one that …

Manchester United are now expected to sign Manu Kone from AS Roma. The 24-year-old French midfielder has done well for them, and he is expected to be on the move at the end of the season. According to journalist Francesca Teodori, the player is very keen on joining Manchester United, and the move is likely to happen in June. She …

Manchester United head coach Rúben Amorim has offered a measured and diplomatic response when asked about the long-term futures of senior figures Harry Maguire and Casemiro. The United boss increased the uncertainty that still surrounds United’s squad planning heading into the latter stages of the season. Speaking candidly, Amorim admitted that while he is currently satisfied with both players, no …

Crystal Palace are reportedly positioning themselves to make a move for highly rated teenage forward Sidiki Cherif, with the Premier League club stepping up plans to strengthen their attacking options in the near future. According to a report from French outlet Le Parisien, the Eagles have identified the 19-year-old as a potential long-term solution up front and could look 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. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …