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Luciano Spalletti is due to take charge of his first match as Juventus head coach on Saturday, but will have his work cut out for him as both Kenan Yildiz and Lloyd Kelly have been ruled out. Here is how the Old Lady could line up in their absence. 

Manchester United are looking to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid in 2026.

New head coach of Nations FC, Frimpong Manso, has reacted to his first match in charge of the team against Bechem United in the Ghana Premier League.Despite only taking charge of the team a few days ago, the former Gold Stars gaffer managed to prepare his side to hold the Hunters to a goalless draw in their Week 8 clash on Friday.Speaking in his post-match interview, Frimpong Manso described the draw as a good beginning for his stint with his new club.He assured supporters that the team will work hard to win their next Ghana Premier League match against Hohoe United.“We are going back home. Against Hohoe, it won’t be easy. Now you can’t underrate any team. We will work hard for that game, but for me, I believe it’s a very good beginning for me,” Frimpong Manso said.The Week 9 fixture between Nations FC and Bechem United is scheduled for Sunday, November 9.The match will kick off at 3 pm at Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.

Clinton Duodu announced himself in style, netting his first goal of the season as Apollon Limassol secured a dominant 5-1 triumph over MEAP Nisou in the Cyprus Cup.The former Bechem United forward’s strike came at a crucial moment, helping Apollon pull away decisively in the second half. Duodu’s relentless work rate and sharp instincts were on display, earning him praise from both fans and teammates.Morgan Brown scored the first goal for the away side in the 8th minute. Lazar Markovic and Pedro Marques scored the second and third goals. Duodo scored Limmasol's 4th goal in the 64th minute. Thomas Lam scored the fifth goal in the 70th minute.This latest goal pushes Duodu’s tally to two contributions in eight appearances, an encouraging sign for his adaptation to Cypriot football.With eyes now set on their upcoming league fixture against AEK, Duodu and his teammates will be eager to carry this winning momentum into the domestic campaign.Limassol is 7th on the Cyprus League table with 13 points after eight games.

Nations FC laboured on Friday afternoon to hold Bechem United to a goalless draw in their Week 8 encounter of the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.In the fixture staged at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Stadium, Bechem United dominated the contest throughout the 90 minutes but failed to find the back of the net.The visiting team, led by new head coach Frimpong Manso, did have their moments in the second half but could not get on the scoresheet.Following the goalless stalemate, both teams settled for a point apiece and will now regroup to prepare for their next assignment in the league.For Bechem United, the result on Friday leaves the team sitting 14th in the Ghana Premier League table.Up next for the Hunters, they will take on Young Apostles during Week 9.Nations FC, on the other hand, have moved to 9th on the Ghana Premier League temporarily and are returning to the Ashanti Region to prepare for their next fixture against Hohoe United.New coach Frimpong Manso will be hoping for his first win in that match.

Bechem United head coach Desmond-Issah Botchway has expressed his disappointment with his team’s stalemate against Nations FC in the Ghana Premier League. The coach and his Hunters hosted the Week 8 opponent in the 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign on Friday, hoping to secure all three points.Despite his team dominating the contest, they could not find the back of the net and had to settle for a point at full-time.Speaking in his post-match interview, Coach Desmond-Issah Botchway expressed his disappointment with the result, bemoaning his team's decision-making in attack.“They were so defensive that we were making a lot of mistakes. Our decision-making was not there. I’m a little bit disappointed,” the coach said.He added, “Our final decision has been a problem for us. At the end of the game, if you don’t score, it’s a problem.”Following the draw with Nations FC, Bechem United remain 14th in the Ghana Premier League table and could drop further down depending on results from other games set to be played on Saturday and Sunday.

Luciano Spalletti has confirmed his first Juventus squad following his appointment as head coach on Thursday, and has been forced to leave out two key first-team players in Kenan Yildiz and Lloyd Kelly. 

Nations FC head coach Frimpong Manso has commended his players for putting up a spirited performance on Friday to secure a crucial point from their Ghana Premier League clash against Bechem United.The former Gold Stars coach led his new team into the Week 8 encounter today, having only been appointed three days ago.Despite the limited time with the team, Frimpong Manso was able to prepare his side to hold Bechem United to a goalless draw at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Stadium.Speaking in his post-match interview, the highly-rated tactician was full of praise for his players, stressing that taking a point away from home is very important.“It was a very good game. It’s a game we fought for because Bechem United needed to win at all costs, and so they were putting a lot of pressure on us. For me, it’s a very important point for us. The boys have done so well,” Frimpong Manso said.The coach will now be aiming for a win in Nations FC’s next Ghana Premier League match against Hohoe United.That match will be played at Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on November 9.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is reportedly worried about Brennan Johnson.

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The Allianz Stadium, the regular home of Juventus, is among the potential host venues for both the 2028 and 2029 Europa League and Conference League finals, UEFA have confirmed. 

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren is looking ahead to Ghana’s clash with England with a realistic but determined mindset.England, ranked among the world’s best and reigning European champions, will provide a tough test for the Black Queens.For Bjorkegren, this match is more than just a friendly, it’s a valuable chance to assess Ghana’s growth, expose his players to elite competition, and refine their tactics ahead of major tournaments.“We're going to play against an extremely good team. And we can just be completely honest. Even if we are improving, if we're doing better, we are not on their level. We're just not going to be like people on vacation and take photos. If we can make a draw, it will be great. I mean, even better, of course, a win, but it's going to be tough. Hopefully, we can do a strong game and at least be close to them,” he told 3SPORTS.Ghana will take lessons from this encounter as they prepare for the WAFCON in Morocco, a competition that also serves as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

Liverpool are keeping tabs on the situation of Harvey Elliott at Aston Villa.

Wa Power SC will aim to revive their season on Sunday when they host newly promoted Bolga All Stars at the Wa Malik Jabir Stadium in the 2025/26 Division One League campaign.The Wa-based side have endured an inconsistent start to the campaign, managing one win, two draws, and a loss in four matches. They have scored twice and conceded once so far, a reflection of their defensive resilience but attacking struggles.Coach David Nyaaba admits his side’s results have fallen short of expectations but insists the team is working hard to improve.“We know results haven’t been the best so far this season after our first game, and we are working tirelessly on the training ground to get our winning form back as soon as possible,” he said.He noted the team’s defensive progress but acknowledged their scoring issues. “Defensively, we have improved as we have kept three clean sheets in a row, but scoring is our major priority at the moment,” Nyaaba added.With Bolga All Stars sitting bottom of the table, Wa Power will count on home support to secure their second victory of the season.

Newcastle United remain interested in signing Alexander Sorloth from Atletico Madrid in the coming months.