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Inter have Marcus Thuram back with Lautaro Martinez and Carlos Augusto, while AC Milan return Adrien Rabiot behind Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic in the Derby della Madonnina.

Swedru All Blacks secured a hard-fought victory over Dream FC in a five-goal thriller at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The visitors were desperate to end their four-match winless run in the Ghana Premier League and they got off to dream start after Rudolph Mensah his team into the lead on 20 minutes.Suraj Seidu scored from the spot to restore parity for Dream FC 4 minutes later. Chris Yaovi Guede netted on 38 minutes to give Dreams the lead for the first time in the game but Abdul Aziz got the equalizer for All Blacks at the death of half time with a stunner.'The Black Magicians' weaved some magic after recess with Benjamin Adjei scoring what proved to be the winning goal two minutes after the restart.All Blacks could have gotten their fourth but were denied by Dreams goalie, Gidios Aseako. Ahmed Fathi's team weathered waves of attack from their hosts to bank all three points.Winfred Dormon would expect a positive response from his team when they travel to Eleven Wonders for their next match while All Blacks would want to build on this vital win they host Young Apostles. ...

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is reportedly fighting to save his job just months after taking charge at the London Stadium.

Swedru All Blacks head coach Ahmed Fathy has expressed his delight after the team’s hard-fought 3-2 victory over Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday. Before the Week 11 encounter today, the team from Swedru had failed to win any of their last five away matches.With coach Ahmed Fathy coming under massive pressure in the last few matches, he needed to ensure his team bagged all three points in the game against Dreams FC, and he delivered.Speaking in his post-match interview, the Egyptian tactician heaped praise on his players for fighting to claim their first away win of the 2025/26 league campaign.“A lot of congratulations to my players, they are warriors, and they worked so hard, and this is the result. For me, it’s great. It’s been a long time since we could not win away, and today we have done. I hope it will continue like this,” Ahmed Fathy said.After the win against Dreams FC, All Blacks now sit 11th in the Ghana Premier League standings. Dreams FC follow closely in 12th position.

A determined Eleven Wonders earned a valuable point with a late 90th-minute equaliser to draw 1-1 with Hohoe United at the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Sunday.The bottom-placed Wonders arrived on the back of three straight defeats, which prompted the resignation of coach Josef Emmanuel Sarpiong after just 20 days in charge.Hohoe United looked set to take full advantage, with Safianu Usman opening the scoring in the 28th minute. The home side appeared in control, especially when Wonders were reduced to ten men in the 68th minute.However, Mathew Amponsah’s brilliant solo effort from the wing restored parity, rifling the ball into the top corner to secure Wonders’ first point after four successive losses. The result brought relief to the visiting team, now on three points after 11 games, though they remain among the league’s lowest-performing sides.Hohoe United, meanwhile, extended their winless run to six matches and remain just two places above the relegation zone. Eleven Wonders will aim to build on this performance in their next game against Dreams FC, while Hohoe United face a challenging away trip to Bechem United in the coming week.

Aduana FC returned to top of the table after a thrilling 3-1 victory over Berekum Chelsea on matchday 11 of the Ghana Premier League.Samuel Owusu Ansah, Hensen Anponsa and Emmanuel Marfo were all on target for the Fire Boys as they extended their unbeaten run to six matches.The hosts got off to a flying start after Owusu Ansah broke the deadlock with a fine finish in the sixth minute.Chelsea came close to getting an equalizer moments later but goalkeeper Osei Prince denied the visitors.Marfo had the best opportunity of the half to double Aduanas advantage but the forward missed while Chelsea also asked questions on the other hand.Goal scorer Owusu Ansah had to be replaced after the break although it was unclear if he had picked a knock.Anponsah doubled Aduanas lead after the break but his celebration was cut short after Chelsea pulled one back immediately. Abubakari Seidu finished off a brilliant move by the Blues.Aduana grew in confidence and came close from a set piece with ten minutes remaining.Marfo, who had missed two clear chances in the first half, added his name to the scoresheet with a strike in the 83rd minute.Aduana FC climb to the top after Medeama dropped points against Bechem United on Saturday.

Kotoko survived a late scare as Mohammed Camara saved a controversial penalty to secure a 0-0 draw against FC Samartex at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena in Samreboi on Sunday.The incident that led to the penalty sparked debate, with Kotokos official social media page claiming it occurred outside the box, but Camaras timely intervention denied the hosts.The draw allowed Kotoko to maintain their unbeaten start to the season, remaining the only side yet to taste defeat. Currently three points behind new leaders Aduana FC, they have a chance to go level in a midweek clash against Basake Holy Stars.The encounter was physical and competitive, with both sides creating chances. Samartex pressed hard to end Kotokos streak, but the Porcupine Warriors threatened on the counter. Camara, returning from international duty with Guinea, was alert throughout, producing several key saves, including one from a free kick in the 65th minute.Kotoko themselves had a penalty appeal in the 57th minute when Patrick Asiedu won a corner and delivered into the box, where Joseph Ablorh appeared to be pulled, but the referee waved play on.Samartex, now seventh with 17 points, will look to bounce back when they face Berekum Chelsea next week, while Kotoko remain focused on maintaining their unbeaten run as the title race intensifies.

[caption id="attachment_1275193" align="alignnone" width="544"] Nations celebrate their goal[/caption]Nations FC made light work of Bibiani Gold Stars on Sunday, November 23, 2025 to return to winning ways.Faisal Charwetey fired the hosts to a welcome victory over Gold Stars with a double in a riveting matchday 11 Ghana Premier League fixture at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.The 22-year-old winger got on the scoresheet just 7 minutes into the game and netted again on 40 minutes to cap his team's dominant first half display.'The Miners' fought back after recess with a triple substitution but Nations withstood pressure to secure their first win in four matches.Frimpong Manso's first win as Nations FC head coach has come at the expense of his former side and will look to build on this performance when they travel to Basake Holy Stars.Bibiani Gold Stars failed to make it back-to-back wins as their poor away run continues.The defending champions will aim to bounce back when they host league-leading Aduana Stars.By Suleman Asante 

Lazio President Claudio Lotito responded angrily to the fan boycott that left the Stadio Olimpico practically empty against Lecce. ‘I do not accept intimidation.’

Lazio have decided against reinstating Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to their Serie A squad, despite the fact that he is fit and available, and despite the fact that Nicolo Rovella is expected to be sidelined for a significant period, but there is a logical explanation. Here’s why. 

Hearts of Oaks struggles in front of goal continued on Sunday as they were held to a goalless draw by Young Apostles at the Wenchi Sports Stadium, stretching their winless run to three league matches.The result dents their hopes of closing the gap at the top, leaving them five points behind the summit after another frustrating afternoon.Coming into the game on the back of defeats to Kotoko and a stalemate with Swedru All Blacks, the Phobians needed a strong response. Instead, they once again lacked the sharpness required in the final third. Despite enjoying the better share of possession, they struggled to create clear openings, and the few chances that fell their way were comfortably dealt with by the hosts defence.Young Apostles, urged on by their supporters, approached the contest with confidence and discipline. They conceded possession but remained dangerous on transitions, recording six shots on target to Hearts four and looking capable of snatching a winner at moments. Their organised display ensured they earned a valuable point and kept their mid-table push steady.Hearts of Oak stay sixth and must regroup quickly ahead of their home meeting with Vision FC. Young Apostles, now ninth, travel to Swedru to face All Blacks in their next outing.

Vision FC and Heart of Lions played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex on Sunday afternoon, as both sides extended their respective unbeaten runs but missed the chance to claim maximum points on Ghana Premier League Matchday 11.After a cagey first half that saw both teams struggle to carve out clear openings, it was the visitors who struck first.Lions broke the deadlock just two minutes into the second half when Michael Ephson pounced inside the area to guide the ball home, rewarding their early pressure after the restart.Vision responded with renewed urgency and eventually drew level in the 63rd minute.Forward Maxwell Kwaku Sensah reacted quickest to a loose ball in the box, firing past the Lions goalkeeper to restore parity and ignite the Tema crowd.The equaliser shifted momentum, and Vision began pushing for a winner. But Lions showed their resilience and reclaimed the lead in the 79th minute.Paul Atta Agyei finished off a brilliant move after latching onto a precise pass from Kwadwo Obeng Junior, putting the visitors 2-1 up and temporarily lifting them toward the top of the standings.However, Vision refused to surrender their impressive home record.Substitute George Tei Nagadzi drilled home a decisive effort in the 83rd minute, ensuring the hosts stretched their unbeaten home run to 17 league matches.

Ghanaian teenager Edmund Baidoo was on the scoresheet for Red Bull Salzburg on Sunday afternoon when they suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat to WSG Tirol in the Austrian Bundesliga.The 19-year-old started in the attack of his side in the Round 14 fixture of the league and impressed with his performance.In the match played at Red Bull Arena, Moussa Kounfolo Yeo equalised after just 11 minutes into the contest to give the hosts the lead.Later in the 37th minute, Moussa Kounfolo Yeo turned the provider, setting up Edmund Baidoo to find the back of the net as Red Bull Salzburg went into the break with a comfortable 2-0 advantage.Baidoo, who now has four goals in the 2025/26 Austrian Bundesliga, was substituted in the 61st minute, making way for Clement Bischoff.Just three minutes after that change, WSG Tirol halved the deficit, thanks to a strike from Nikolai Baden Frederiksen. After that goal, the visitors kept pushing and drew level in the 74th minute; this time, it was Jamie Lawrence who scored.Despite being reduced to 10 men in the 87th minute, WSG Tirol managed to win the game in added time. A penalty awarded to the side was converted by Valentino Muller as the team secured a dramatic late win to stun Red Bull Salzburg at full-time.

FC Samartex have expressed deep sorrow following the tragic death of young footballer Ignatius Bosompem, who passed away during a Western Region Division Two League match involving Young Madrid FC and Naa Joe Royals.The club issued an official statement on Sunday, extending its condolences to Young Madrid FC and the family of the deceased player.According to the statement, Bosompem collapsed while the match was ongoing and was rushed to the Samartex Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The incident has left the football community in shock, with many mourning the loss of a promising talent whose potential was yet to be fully realised.FC Samartex described the news as “profound grief” and expressed solidarity with the management, players, and supporters of Young Madrid FC during this painful period. The club also conveyed heartfelt sympathy to Bosompem’s immediate family, praying for strength and comfort as they cope with the devastating loss.The young player’s passing has cast a sombre mood over the Western Region football fraternity, prompting calls for enhanced medical preparedness at lower-tier matches.

Promising young footballer Ignatius Bossompem has passed away following a collision during a Division Two League match between Young Madrid and Naa Joe Royals in the Western Region.The incident occurred during a keenly contested third-tier encounter, leaving players and spectators in shock as medical personnel rushed to assist the stricken player.Bossompem, who represented the Western Regional Division Two side Young Madrid, was immediately transported to the Samartex Hospital after the collision. Despite efforts by the medical team, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.The tragic news has cast a shadow over the regional league, with tributes pouring in for the talented player whose career was beginning to take shape.The Ghana Football Association and the Western Regional Football Association are yet to comment on the incident.