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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has heaped praise on forward Antoine Semenyo, describing him as an “extraordinary player” ahead of Sunday’s Premier League encounter against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Guardiola acknowledged the remarkable form of the Black Stars attacker, who has been instrumental for Bournemouth this season.“It is not just this season. The way Bournemouth play suits him perfectly. He is an extraordinary player,” Guardiola said, referring to Semenyo’s explosive start to the 2025–2026 campaign.The 25-year-old Ghanaian has been in superb form, scoring nine goals and providing three assists in nine league appearances so far. His performances have also earned him a nomination for the Premier League Goal of the Month for October, further highlighting his growing influence under Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola.Semenyo’s Bournemouth have been one of the surprise packages of the Premier League season, losing just one of their opening nine matches. Their impressive run has seen them climb into the top two, ahead of several traditional powerhouses, and they will be confident of beating Man City at Etihad.

Marco Guida has been appointed to referee Serie A’s big game, Milan-Roma, on Sunday evening.

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. 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 …

Martin Guastadisegno, agent of RC Strasbourg striker Joaquín Panichelli, admits Milan have been following his client for ‘some time’ but he hasn’t heard from the Rossoneri directors in recent weeks.

Rafael Leao is back in contention to start for Milan when they take on Roma in a top-of-the-table Serie A clash on Sunday evening, but Massimiliano Allegri may have to do without two more of his first-team regulars according to the latest update. 

Luciano Spalletti held his first press conference as the Juventus coach on Friday: here are five things we learned.

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 …

Black Princesses have commenced preparations in Accra for the second edition of the WAFU B U20 Girls Cup, set to take place in Benin from November 7 to 17, 2025.The team is currently holding training sessions at the University of Ghana Stadium as part of their build-up to the regional tournament, which also serves as key preparation for the upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.Head coach Charles Sampson and his technical team are using the competition to fine-tune their tactics ahead of Ghana's third-round World Cup qualifier against South Africa in February 2026.Ghana will enter the WAFU tournament as defending champions, having won the maiden edition hosted in Kumasi in 2023. The Princesses lifted the trophy after defeating arch-rivals Nigeria 3-1 on penalties in a thrilling final.This year’s edition will feature three nations and promises to offer valuable exposure and competitive action for Ghana’s young talents as they continue their preparations for global qualification.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to have money to spend this January if there are specific players he’s keen to bring in straight away.

The world’s oldest cup competition is back for another season, with the first round proper getting underway as we head into autumn.

During his first press conference as Juventus coach, Luciano Spalletti said he tried to sign Teun Koopmeiners in the past, but ‘our resources were inferior to Atalanta’s demands.’

Federico Baschirotto does not hide his admiration for Jamie Vardy but plays down comparisons with Leicester City: ‘We think about ourselves.’

Juventus General Manager Damien Comolli explains that all club directors and the ownership agreed that the team needed a new coach and reveals they are in a ‘shortlist phase’ to appoint the new sporting director.

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito says a lack of consistency remains the biggest obstacle preventing the club from reaching the level of top sides such as Wydad Athletic Club.The two-time African champions struggled against the Moroccan giants, who handed them a 6-1 aggregate defeat in the CAF Confederation Cup. Wydad won both legs, including a commanding 5-1 victory in Casablanca."We lack a lot of things, but the most important is the consistency we don’t have. This team was built about five to six months ago," Zito said. "You can easily see that they [Wydad] have been together for about three or four seasons. It’s about teamwork, not individual players."Zito admitted that building a competitive team requires time, stability, and patience, noting that frequent player changes and injuries have disrupted the team’s progress."All we need now is to be consistent in our team building. Consistency goes with quality. Once injuries and transfers set in, definitely you won’t get the consistency," he added.Following their continental exit, Kotoko have shifted their focus to the Ghana Premier League, where they will host Karela United on Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.