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Young Apostles head coach Abu Hanan declined to criticise the referee after his side fell to a dramatic 2–1 defeat to Asante Kotoko, who secured victory through a contentious stoppage-time penalty.Hanan addressed the incident carefully, noting that his technical area vantage point made it difficult to assess the challenge."That’s football. In football, decisions are made. And when decisions are made, we are sitting far away. We cannot judge. The referee is the final judge because I could see that there was a little grab," Hanan said after the game."So if there is a little grab, we leave it to the referee. It is at his discretion whether he gives a penalty or lets it go."Kotoko broke the deadlock six minutes into the second half when Hubert Gyau struck a superb effort to give the hosts a deserved lead.Young Apostles responded quickly, with Richmond Opoku rising to head in a well-worked equaliser three minutes later.Kotoko continued to apply pressure and created the better chances as the match entered its closing stages.Their persistence paid off deep into added time. Captain Samba O’Neil converted a late penalty.The victory moves Kotoko to fourth on the league...

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko is calling on the club’s supporters to fill the TNA Stadium and push the team to victory this weekend.He believes the bond between the team and the fans can make the difference as they face a tough Bechem United side on Saturday.Tanko praised the loyal fans who have followed Medeama on the road in recent matches, helping the team secure a hard-fought 2-1 win over Eleven Wonders in their last outing. But he feels the players need even stronger backing when they return home."Yes, I think we are doing this thing together. I mean they are our backbones and like I said these three games that they follow us we have five out of nine and now playing home not only them I am sure that a lot of supporters will come and watch the guys playing home this weekend. So we hope to see them and fully so that the players will have more confidence to to get the three points," he told Medeama TV.Medeama will host Bechem United on Saturday at 3:00 pm, and Tanko hopes the noise in Tarkwa will drive his team to another important win.

Milan approach the Derby della Madonnina against Inter with almost a full squad available to Massimiliano Allegri. The international break brought no new injuries, a welcome change after last month’s setback-filled pause, and two key players are back in contention.

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has stressed the importance of winning their home matches in their quest to clinch the Ghana Premier League title at the end of the 2025/26 season.The Tarkwa-based side has been unbeaten at home this season, winning four games and drawing the other match.For coach Ibrahim Tanko, Medeama SC must continue to stay strong at home and target amassing maximum points in upcoming matches to keep the hope of winning the league title alive.Speaking in a pre-match interview ahead of his teams next home match against Bechem United, the coach noted that he is optimistic his boys are ready to secure victory.We are playing at home, so like any other game, we want to control the game, to score goals. Its not going to be easy. Bechem is a very good team, they have a new coach, the players are motivated, but I think playing at home with our supporters behind us I think we can take the three points.Medeama is playing the league to win it, so definitely if you want to win the league, you must win your home games. Im sure the boys are ready to do it, Ibrahim Tanko said.The upcoming Week 11 fixture between Medeama SC and Bechem United will be played on Saturday, November 22, and is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm at TnA Stadium.

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Bechem United assistant coach Mallam Yahaya is confident the team can beat league leaders Medeama Sporting Club this weekend. The Hunters are travelling to Tarkwa this weekend to face off with the Yellow and Mauves in what will be a tough Week 11 showdown in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Mallam Yahaya stressed the importance of approaching the game with the right mentality, assuring supporters that Bechem United will fight to avoid a defeat on the road.Medeama are one of the best in the league this season. We are also working and we are working on the shortcomings in the team. We are preparing very well because we dont want to lose any points, whether away or at home.We respect them, but we will play to fight for the points. At the end of the day, we hope to pick up at least a point. We lost there last season does not mean we will lose again. Everything can happen in football, and the mentality we take into the game is very important, Mallam Yahaya told Bechem United TV.The upcoming Week 11 fixture between Medeama SC and Bechem United will be played on Saturday, November 22, and is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 pm at TnA Stadium.

Asamoah Gyan remains disappointed that Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Bechem United defender Baba Moro is optimistic the team can defeat Medeama Sporting Club in their upcoming clash in the Ghana Premier League. The dependable centre-back is expected to start for the Hunters on Saturday, November 22, when they face off with the Yellow and Mauve outfit in Tarkwa.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Baba Moro disclosed that Bechem United players are heading into the game with a lot of confidence, especially after overcoming FC Samartex in their last outing.He added that players are determined to give their all to take all three points from the upcoming Medeama SC game.“The win from our last match has motivated us a lot. We need to work hard to win our upcoming games. It’s our job to work hard and fight for the fans. We must take responsibility and make sure we win the next game at all costs,” Moro told Bechem United TV.The Week 11 fixture between Medeama SC and Bechem United will kick off at 3 pm at TnA Stadium on Saturday.

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Italy will be preparing for the World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland with two major dilemmas, even if Gennaro Gattuso has reiterated that his priority will be to work on the team’s mindset.

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has set his sights on a dominant victory against Bechem United in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.The Yellow and Mauves will face off with the Hunters on Saturday, November 22, in a Week 11 fixture of the ongoing 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Ibrahim Tanko assured Medeama supporters that his team is preparing well to dominate and defeat the opponent on the matchday.“We are playing at home, so like any other game, we want to control the game, to score goals. It’s not going to be easy. Bechem is a very good team, they have a new coach, the players are motivated, but I think playing at home with our supporters behind us, I think we can take the three points,” Ibrahim Tanko told Medi TV.Currently top of the Ghana Premier League standings, a win for Medeama SC will keep them at the summit.For Bechem United, the team needs all three points from the upcoming encounter to move further away from the relegation zone.The Week 11 fixture between Medeama SC and Bechem United will kick off at 3:30 pm at...

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko is pleased with his team’s ability to grind out results, but he wants a better showing when they face Bechem United.The coach stressed that Medeama’s last league match, a 2-1 away win over Eleven Wonders, did not reflect the level he expects from his players.The victory in Techiman was hard-fought. Godknows Dzakpasu gave Medeama the lead with a fine strike, but the home side pushed back. Daniel Lomotey equalised after missing an earlier penalty, giving Eleven Wonders hope of rescuing a much-needed point in their battle at the bottom of the table. However, Medeama found their moment again when Nana Kofi Babil calmly finished to secure all three points.Tanko praised his side’s resilience but made it clear that they must raise their performance as the season gets tougher."No, I think we were determined to come back home with a good point and I think and looking at the overall performance I'm not 100% satisfied but I think with the three points away and the team has done a very very good job," he told Medeama TV.Medeama’s clash with Bechem United kicks off at 3:00 pm on Saturday.

Genoa coach Daniele De Rossi used his pre-match press conference ahead of the game against Cagliari to reflect on both his team’s preparations and Italy’s tricky path toward the 2026 World Cup.

Italy have been drawn against Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semi-final, and will go on to face either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the play-off final should they qualify. Here is how the British nations reacted to ending up in the same section of the draw as Italy. 

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