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Bechem United are set to recruit new players to augment their squad for the second round of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. According to assistant coach Mallam Yahaya, the technical team plans to engage the management to beef up their squad in the second transfer window.He believes that this is key to improving the team to ensure they will …

Weston McKennie has shown himself to be useful and valuable even in Spalletti’s Juventus. Versatility is his main asset. Under Thiago Motta he has even played a match as a centre-forward. If he were to score goals regularly or fill in as a central defender, he would practically have covered every role on the pitch. From time to time he …

Bechem United assistant coach Mallam Yahaya has indicated that there will be a lot of squad reshuffling in the upcoming Ghana Premier League matches to ensure good results.The Hunters have struggled to compete since the 2025/26 season commenced and currently sit 17th in the league table.Amid the teams efforts to climb out of the regulation zone, Mallam Yahaya has identified …

Spurs have emerged as an ideal destination for a Serie A winner struggling for game time at his current club, according to a report. The news could be a welcome boost as Thomas Frank toys with the idea of bolstering his squad during the January window following a lacklustre 2025/26 campaign to date. Tottenham are languishing in mid-table under the …

Valentin Carboni is set to leave Genoa in January, with Inter already planning to recall the young playmaker before sending him out on another loan. The forward has struggled for regular playing time in Liguria, managing just 354 minutes across all competitions this season. After a serious knee injury suffered last year during his spell at Marseille, Carboni has found …

Leeds United are set to alter their January transfer strategy, with reports suggesting the club will now prioritise signing a new striker on a loan deal rather than a permanent transfer. The strategic change comes as manager Daniel Farke finds success with a new tactical setup, reducing the immediate need for a big-money front man. According to a new report …

South Africa coach Hugo Broos admitted he expected more from his players as the Black Galaxies were narrowly defeated 1-0 in an international friendly on Tuesday.Ghana’s team fought hard in the second half but could not find a breakthrough, while Sipho Mbule’s 57th-minute strike proved decisive for Bafana Bafana as they fine-tuned preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Despite …

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Bournemouth defender Adrien Truffet. The 24-year-old has done well since joining the Cherries, and Manchester United are looking to add more quality and depth in the left-back position. The French defender could be a useful acquisition for them. It will be interesting to see if Bournemouth are prepared to sanction his departure. …

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it is working to secure as many tickets as possible for Ghanaian fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.FIFA recently introduced a $60 Supporter Entry Tier ticket for fans of qualified nations in response to criticism over previous high prices. The category will be available for all 104 matches, including the final, across …

Italy head into the World Cup play-off with renewed optimism after years of attacking uncertainty. Under new coach Gennaro Gattuso, the Azzurri have developed multiple attacking options ahead of their semi-final against Northern Ireland on March 26, 2026. After missing out on qualification in both 2018 and 2022, pressure is mounting inside and outside the country to finally return to …

The Head of Communications at the British High Commission in Ghana, Bryan Wilson, has suggested that the Black Stars could be significantly strengthened if English-born Ghanaian players Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi are included in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking to Graphic Sports, Wilson stressed that the duos inclusion would provide crucial depth and competition for …

Soccer Football – Premier League – Liverpool v Brighton & Hove Albion – Anfield, Liverpool, Britain – December 13, 2025 Liverpool manager Arne Slot celebrates after the match REUTERS/Phil Noble EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN …

There is little optimism at Milan over the availability of Rafael Leao ahead of the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final against Napoli, scheduled for 19:00 GMT on Thursday evening. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Portugal international did not take part in the final training session with the rest of the squad and instead trained individually. As things stand, Leao is expected to be …

Liverpool manager Arne Slot and star player Mohamed Salah have had a very public falling-out, and it’s unsurprisingly drawn comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo’s infamous exit from Manchester United. Salah was left out of the Liverpool squad to take on Inter Milan on Tuesday night following his outburst at the end of the Leeds United game at the weekend, which itself …

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.