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Former Arsenal right-back Emmanuel Eboue has admitted that legendary Gunners Invincibles star Lauren laughed at him when he first joined.

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Chelsea have had a difficult few weeks both on and off the pitch, but the appointment of Liam Rosenior brings hope of new beginnings.

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Karela United head coach Nurudeen Amadu says he is encouraged by his team’s gradual improvement as they prepare to face Aduana FC in Sunday’s Ghana Premier League fixture.The matchweek 18 encounter comes at a time when both sides are seeking momentum, albeit from contrasting recent experiences.Aduana enter the match under pressure after a 1–0 home loss to Vision FC, a defeat that exposed their recent struggles.Karela, however, arrive in Dormaa with renewed confidence, having lost only once in their last seven league matches.Amadu believes his side is maturing tactically and mentally.“I’m happy that, Inshallah, our team is picking up,” he said. “They are growing in terms of minimising their mistakes.”“We hope to continue as we did against Nations FC. We want to be tactically disciplined and show tactical flexibility,” he added.While acknowledging Aduana’s quality and home advantage, Amadu remains optimistic about his team’s direction.Karela’s recent FA Cup exit on penalties has sharpened their focus on league matters, and the coach expects his players to respond positively.

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[caption id="attachment_1264298" align="alignnone" width="884"] Nurudeen Amadu[/caption]Karela United head coach Nurudeen Amadu has revealed the challenges facing the club in the current transfer window, explaining why reinforcements may be limited despite the desire to strengthen the squad.Speaking ahead of Sundays league clash against Aduana FC, Amadu stressed that quality, not quantity, will guide recruitment decisions.So before the end of the registration period, we should have registered at least a few players, he said. But its always very difficult because the players you are looking at, youre not even sure whether they can come.Amadu made it clear that any new arrivals must improve the team immediately. You are looking for players who will be better than what you already have, he explained. Some are good, but they are not better than what we have.He added that the local market has become increasingly complicated, with clubs reluctant to release their key players.Any good player, even in the lower teams, they wont give him to you unless there is a good relationship, Amadu said.Despite these hurdles, Karela remain competitive on the pitch, losing just once in their last seven league matches.The coach believes squad stability has contributed to that run as they prepare for a difficult away test in Dormaa.

Karela United coach Nurudeen Amadu expects a tough test against Aduana FC on Sunday, warning that the Dormaa-based side will be highly motivated following last weekend’s surprise home defeat to Vision FC.Aduana were beaten 1–0, a result that extended their poor run to just one win in six league matches.Amadu believes the setback makes Aduana even more dangerous. “That is what makes it very challenging, because they are now wounded lions and they will not want to lose or draw,” he said. “They are also hoping to win the league.”The Karela boss stressed that Aduana’s experience and home strength cannot be underestimated.“They also have experienced players, so on a good day they can beat any opponent,” he noted, adding that his side must be ready for an intense contest.Karela travel to Dormaa with confidence of their own, having suffered only one defeat in their last seven league outings.That run has lifted morale within the squad and strengthened belief that they can compete away from home.“If you are challenging for the league, you don’t lose matches like that,” Amadu said, referring to Aduana’s slip. “We have to give them the match of their lives....

[caption id="attachment_1281161" align="alignnone" width="691"] Nurudeen Amadu[/caption]Karela United head coach Nurudeen Amadu says his side have turned their full attention to the Ghana Premier League following their dramatic FA Cup elimination earlier this week.The Tamale-based club exited the competition after losing 1413 on penalties to Tamale City following a goalless draw, bringing an end to their cup ambitions for the season.Amadu admitted the tight schedule has tested his squad, but insisted the priority is now league consistency ahead of Sundays matchday 18 clash against Aduana FC at the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park.We were eliminated from the FA Cup, so our focus now is on the league. It was a very, very difficult situation because there is no break and you have to continue, he said.The coach revealed that preparation time has been limited due to travel and fixture congestion. We returned on Tuesday, played on Wednesday, and now today and tomorrow we have to wrap up preparations. Its not going to be much, Amadu added.Despite the setback, Karela head into the weekend in good form, having lost just once in their last seven league matches.

Transfer news journalist Fabrizio Romano has made it clear that Manchester United look to be closer to offloading Marcus Rashford to Barcelona permanently.