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Liverpool have reportedly made enquiries about a potential transfer move for Antoine Semenyo and are emerging as the early front-runners to sign the Bournemouth winger.

Basake Holy Stars head coach Johnson Smith believes Wednesday’s victory over Asante Kotoko marks the start of a new chapter for the club.Smith, who recently took over from Evans Adotey, guided the struggling side to a spirited 2-1 win at the AAK II Park, handing Kotoko their first defeat of the season.Richmond Somiah opened the scoring four minutes after the break, pouncing from close range to give the hosts the lead. Kotoko hit back almost immediately, with striker Kwame Opoku levelling in the 53rd minute.But deep into stoppage time, Prince Tweneboah settled the contest with a composed finish, curling the ball beyond goalkeeper Mohammed Camara to seal a dramatic win.“This is just the beginning, so I don’t have to talk much," Smith said after the game."This is my first match, so I don’t want to blab too much, but today’s match, I’m happy that we’ve won, so we will continue,” he added.Basake Holy Stars remain in the relegation zone, but Wednesday’s result offers a glimmer of hope as they prepare to host Nations FC in their Matchday 12 fixture this weekend.

Newcastle United reportedly look set to sanction a new loan move for young Spanish midfield player Antonio Cordero as soon as possible.

The Premier League campaign is still in its early stages, but one storyline is already taking shape: Erling Haaland has stormed into a commanding lead in the race for the season’s top scorer award.

Leeds United are reportedly eyeing candidates to replace the struggling Daniel Farke as manager, including former Tottenham and Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou.

Edin Dzeko vented his rage and frustration after Fiorentina’s home defeat to AEK Athens. ‘You can say we suck, but this team needs help from its fans, not jeering at every misplaced pass.’

Paolo Vanoli admits Fiorentina players are not able to handle the pressure of their crisis after defeat to AEK Athens. ‘After every tiny error, their heads drop. There is a very long road ahead of us.’

Vincenzo Italiano feels Bologna are getting to grips with Europa League football after their exhilarating 4-1 win over RB Salzburg. ‘You risk conceding a lot, but can score plenty too.’

German-Ghanaian defender Benjamin Henrichs is still waiting to make his first appearance of the season for RB Leipzig after tearing his Achilles tendon, with his last competitive game for the club dating back to December of last year.Head coach Ole Werner has now offered a cautiously optimistic update on when the 28-year-old full-back could be back with the team.Werner explained in his pre-match press conference before the Friday game against Borussia Mönchengladbach that Leipzig “hope to integrate him again during this calendar year”, but stressed that patience is essential and the club will give Henrichs all the time he needs. A comeback before the winter break is effectively off the table, as setbacks during his rehab forced the player and medical staff to slow the process and take a few steps back along the way.The current target is for Henrichs to join in parts of full team training sometime in December, provided his tendon reacts well to increased workload.The timing is crucial for the defenderl, who wants to regain match fitness and rhythm ahead of the 2026 World Cup after having started Germany’s 1-1 Nations League draw with Hungary on 19 November 2024 in his last...

Fiorentina were unlucky to see two goals ruled offside by VAR, but ultimately their crisis goes from bad to worse with a Conference League home defeat to AEK Athens.

Bologna secured their first Europa League home win of the season in real style, including Federico Bernardeschi and Thijs Dallinga strikes, to beat RB Salzburg 4-1.

The Black Queens wasted no time after arriving in England, clocking in their first training session at Aston Villa’s Bodymoor Heath Training Ground ahead of Tuesday’s high-profile friendly against the Lionesses.Braving a freezing night in the West Midlands, the Ghanaian side looked sharp and vocal, with players huddling together between drills to stay warm and locked in mentally for the task ahead.​Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his assistants put the squad through an intense, high-tempo workout, mixing positional play, pressing exercises and quick transition routines designed to mirror England’s pace and physicality.For many of the players, training at such a world-class facility underscored the magnitude of this test, as they continue preparations for upcoming continental campaigns.​With kick-off set for December 2 at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, the message from camp is clear: cold conditions or not, the Black Queens are fully locked in and ready to compete.

Gian Piero Gasperini was the first to admit that Roma did not play to the best of their ability despite picking up a 2-1 win over Midtjylland in the Europa League on Thursday evening, and has implored his players to do better when they come up against reigning Serie A champions, Napoli, in the league on Sunday. 

King Faisal Football Club are through to the Round 32 stage of the MTN FA Cup after a 1-0 victory over PAC Academy. The two lower division clubs locked horns on Thursday in the Round 64 stage of the cup competition, determined to fight for a win to advance to the next stage.In a cagey encounter that ensued between the two teams, a solitary strike from Benjamin Bature settled the contest, giving King Faisal the needed victory to eliminate PAC Academy FC.Full Time. pic.twitter.com/ihEya7trcy— Pac Academy (@pacacademysc) November 27, 2025In the other matches played on Thursday, Heart of Lions defeated Hohoe United by a goal to nil to reach the Round 32 stage.Berekum Chelsea also cruised past Debibi United to secure their place in the next round. The likes of Inter Allies, Dreams FC, Port City, Home Stars, WAFA, Ashanti Gold, Nations FC, FC Samartex, and Medeam SC have all advanced to the next stage.

Heart of Lions edged Hohoe United 1-0 in a hard-fought FA Cup encounter, with an early strike proving enough to separate the sides.​Chauncy Freeman settled the contest in the 14th minute, timing his run perfectly to meet a clever through ball before calmly slotting past the onrushing goalkeeper. The goal arrived after a bright opening from the hosts, but once in front, the Lions grew in confidence and began to dictate the tempo, pressing intelligently and keeping their defensive shape compact.​Hohoe United responded with spells of pressure, forcing the Heart of Lions backline to stay switched on, yet the visitors protected their lead with disciplined defending and assured goalkeeping whenever danger loomed. In midfield, Lions showed composure, recycling possession and slowing the game down at key moments to frustrate the hosts and quieten the home crowd.​As the final whistle blew, the narrow scoreline reflected a mature cup performance built on early ruthlessness and late resilience.Heart of Lions will now turn their attention to league duties, as they prepare to host Karela United on November 30th, eager to carry this winning momentum into their next home assignment.