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The head coach of Eleven Wonders, Emmanuel Aidoo, shared his disappointment on Wednesday, after his team suffered a 2-0 defeat to Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League.Wonders hosted the Porcupine Warriors at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, hoping to securewhat would have been just their second win of the 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking in his post-match interview after the …

Sunderland are reportedly looking to build on their sensational return to the Premier League by securing one of the most productive attackers in Portugal. With the Black Cats currently sitting in the top six, manager Regis Le Bris is keen to add more firepower to his squad during the January window, with Brazilian star Andre Luiz emerging as a top …

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 …

West Ham United are interested in signing the Wolverhampton wonder striker Jorgen Strand Larsen during the January transfer window. It is no secret that they need a quality striker, and the Norwegian could prove to be an excellent acquisition. He has shown his quality in the Premier League since joining Wolves, and he is on the radar of Crystal Palace …

Massimiliano Allegri told the AC Milan management he’d like to reunite with Thiago Silva, but they were not as keen on the idea. Milan didn’t want to waste any time fixing some holes in the squad which have been exposed in this first part of the season, in particular in the cup competition. As soon as the January transfer window …

Former Lazio midfielder Luis Alberto believes the Biancocelesti are showing clear signs of improvement under Maurizio Sarri, despite the difficulties that have shaped their current campaign. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with Fanpage.it, the Spaniard admitted he was not surprised by Lazio’s struggles, suggesting internal issues were always likely to surface. However, he insisted performances have been more encouraging than …

Zinedine Zidane received a warm ovation from the crowd in Rabat after appearing on the big screen during Algeria’s Africa Cup of Nations match against Sudan, creating one of the standout off-field moments of the evening.The former France captain and World Cup winner was in the stands to watch his son, Luca Zidane, who was starting in goal for Algeria …

Riyad Mahrez. Enough said. The TotalEnergies Man of the Match for Algeria vs Sudan. #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/tbDujhLPvO 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 …

Burkina Faso produced a moment that will live long in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) history after becoming the first team to win a match in regulation time despite trailing as late as the 95th minute.The historic feat came during their dramatic 2-1 Group E victory over Equatorial Guinea in Casablanca on Wednesday. What appeared to be an afternoon of …

Burkina Faso defender Edmond Tapsoba expressed pride and satisfaction after playing a decisive role in his side’s dramatic comeback victory, describing the win as a reflection of the team’s character and collective belief.Tapsoba, who scored the stoppage-time winner and was named Man of the Match, said the Stallions never doubted their ability to turn the game around despite trailing late …

Leeds United’s summer signing Sebastiaan Bornauw is already being linked with a shock exit from Elland Road just months after arriving in West Yorkshire. Despite the Belgian international joining the club with high expectations, he could be set for a swift return to Germany as the January transfer window approaches. According to a recent report from German outlet Bild, FC …

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 …

Liverpool are interested in signing the Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.  The 25-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Italian club, and the Premier League champions are hoping to bring him to England next month. Alexander Isak has been sidelined with a fracture and he will be out of action for a few months. Liverpool need to replace …

The wave of AC Milan players signing their first professional contracts continues, with two more names to add to the list. A statement on the official website reads: “AC Milan is delighted to announce that Alessandro Bianchi has signed his first professional contract. The goalkeeper, born in 2009, will be involved in the Milan Futuro project, an initiative dedicated to …

It is four days until AC Milan are back in action in Serie A, as they will welcome Hellas Verona to San Siro in Sunday’s early kick-off. Milan will be looking to bounce back after a couple of negative results. They drew 2-2 against Sassuolo in their last league game, before flying to Saudi Arabia to be knocked out of …