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Roma are hosting Napoli in a top-of-the-table six-pointer in Serie A on Sunday evening, but Giallorossi head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is not in the dugout and is watching. 

Paolo Vanoli insists Fiorentina have to ‘think positive’ after their 2-0 defeat to Atalanta, but also recognise they are now in a relegation battle this season.

Raffaele Palladino insists he ‘doesn’t have a magic wand’ after transforming Atalanta in their 2-0 victory over Fiorentina.

Black Queens have arrived in Southampton as preparations enter the final stage ahead of their international friendly against the Lionesses of England on Tuesday at St Mary's Stadium. The team made the trip from Birmingham on Sunday morning and arrived around midday, ready to conclude their build-up to what is expected to be one of their most challenging matches in recent years.Kim Lars Bjorkegren have been based in Birmingham over the past few days, training at Aston Villa’s Bodymoor Heath Training Ground. They secured a 3-1 victory against Aston Villa Women in a closed-door friendly to fine-tune tactics and assess their sharpness.The squad received a warm welcome from members of the Ghanaian community in Southampton before settling in at the Hilton Hotel inside the Utilita Bowl facility, where they will continue preparations.They are scheduled to hold their first training session in Southampton later on Sunday as they focus on final details ahead of the match on December 2. The encounter will serve as an important test for the Black Queens as they build toward next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Roma director Ricky Massara notes they will use tonight’s Scudetto battle against Napoli to ‘test where we are right now against the reigning Champions of Italy.’

Napoli director Giovanni Manna confirms they ‘will evaluate opportunities’ for midfielders in January, but insists there is no approach for free agent Lorenzo Insigne.

Semper Fi moved to the top of the Access Bank Division One League Zone III table with a strong 2-0 victory over Inter Allies at the Teshie MacDan Astro Turf on Sunday.The win, their fifth in a row, continues an impressive run of form that has quickly positioned them as serious contenders for promotion.Kelvin Takyi Awuku opened the scoring, giving Semper Fi the perfect start. The team kept control of the game, showing confidence in possession and maintaining high pressure on Inter Allies throughout the contest. Their efforts were rewarded again when Ebenezer Kobia doubled the lead, sealing the points and sending the home supporters into celebration.Defensively, Semper Fi remained disciplined, keeping Inter Allies at bay and securing another clean sheet to match their growing reputation for organisation and teamwork. Every department of the squad is performing with purpose, and the results continue to show their ambition.The victory lifts Semper Fi into first place, a position that reflects their consistent performances and growing belief. They now turn their attention to their next test against Hakla SC.If this form continues, Semper Fi will remain firmly in the conversation for promotion as the season progresses.

Hohoe United claimed their first-ever away victory in the Ghana Premier League with a 2-1 win over Bechem United at Nana Gyeabour Park on Sunday, adding to the home side’s difficult start to the season.Keke David delivered the decisive moments for the visitors, scoring twice with confident finishes that punished Bechem’s defensive lapses. Both goals came after Augustine Okrah had given Bechem the lead.Bechem United created opportunities to change the momentum of the match, including a penalty that could have levelled the score, but the effort was saved, adding to a growing sense of frustration among the home support.The defeat leaves Bechem firmly in the bottom three as their poor run continues. With mounting pressure, they next face Dreams FC in a match that already feels crucial to turning their fortunes around.Hohoe United, meanwhile, continue to build belief in their debut top-flight campaign. The win extends their unbeaten run to two matches, and they will approach their next fixture against Asante Kotoko with the confidence of a side finding their feet.

Berekum Chelsea and FC Samartex shared the spoils in a drab matchday 12 Premier League encounter at the Golden City Park.Both teams looked jaded after their midweek performance in the FA Cup, lacking in attack.Although Chelsea started the better of the two sides, controlling most of the possession, they could not create any meaningful attack moving forward.Samartex goalkeeper Zakaria Musah was virtually on holiday as the visitors defended valiantly.After the break, the two coaches made some substitutions in hopes of finding a breakthrough.However, it did not prove futile as the game ended without a goal.The draw leaves Chelsea rooted 15th while Samartex maintain their 7th position.

Ghana forward Prince Kwabena Adu continued his impressive scoring form in the Czech Fortuna Liga after finding the back of the net in Viktoria Plzens 2-1 victory over FK Mlada Boleslav on Sunday.Adu, who has been in scintillating form since the start of the campaign, opened the scoring just moments after the break.The 22-year-old reacted sharply inside the box to slot home after an intelligent square pass from Liberian midfielder Sampson Dweh.The goal gave Plzen the perfect platform to control proceedings in a tightly contested encounter.Plzen doubled their advantage in the 82nd minute through Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi, who finished off a well-worked move initiated by former Czech international Matej Vydra.Durosinmis strike ultimately proved decisive.Boleslav, however, pulled one back three minutes from time when Matyas Vojta converted a late opportunity to set up a nervy ending, but Plzen held firm to secure all three points.Adus goal takes his tally to six in 16 league appearances this season, underlining his growing influence in the Plzen attack.His club form comes on the back of a significant personal milestone-making his Ghana debut earlier this month in friendly matches against Japan and South Korea.With his confidence soaring and performances steadily improving, Adu is positioning himself as one of Ghanas most promising emerging forwards ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Atalanta ended their eight-round Serie A winless streak, as Raffaele Palladino sent his old club Fiorentina plunging further into crisis with Odilon Kossounou and Ademola Lookman goals.

Berekum Chelsea and FC Samartex shared the spoils in a drab matchday 12 Premier League encounter at the Golden City Park.Both teams looked jaded after their midweek performance in the FA Cup, lacking in attack.Although Chelsea started the better of the two sides, controlling most of the possession, they could not create any meaningful attack moving forward.Samartex goalkeeper Zakaria Musah was virtually on holiday as the visitors defended valiantly.After the break, the two coaches made some substitutions in hopes of finding a breakthrough.However, it did not prove futile as the game ended without a goal.The draw leaves Chelsea rooted 15th while Samartex maintain their 7th position.

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 …

Roma hope Evan Ferguson and Matias Soulé can keep hold of top spot as they host Napoli in a Scudetto showdown with Rasmus Hojlund and Scott McTominay.

Ghanaian forward Douglas Owusu continued his impressive form in the Serbian Superliga after scoring his fifth goal of the season to help Radnik Surdulica secure a crucial 2-0 away victory over TSC Backa Topola on Sunday afternoon.Radnik, who have been battling for consistency this term, produced one of their most disciplined performances of the campaign despite being reduced to ten men late in the first half.Serbian attacker Djordje Jovanovic opened the scoring for the visitors after 24 minutes, finishing off a well-crafted move initiated by midfielder Haris Hajdarevic, whose incisive pass split open the TSC defence.The games decisive moment came in the 61st minute when Owusu, full of confidence and ambition, picked the ball from midfield and embarked on a brilliant solo run.The 19-year-old displayed exceptional pace and control, gliding past markers before slotting home a composed finish to double Radniks lead.His effort not only sealed all three points but highlighted his growing influence in the Serbian top flight this season.Radnik had to cope with the dismissal of Nigerian forward Stephen Chinedu just before halftime, but their resilience and tactical discipline ensured TSC were kept at bay throughout the second period.Owusus strike takes his tally to five goals in 17 league appearances, underlining his steady development and importance to Radniks survival push.