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Jordeen Buckley, the girlfriend of Ghana and AFC Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, has shared her excitement after the forward proposed to her on the fifth anniversary of their relationship. The couple have decided to spend the rest of their lives together after the striker gifted his lover an expensive ring as he asks her to be his forever.A delighted Jordeen took to social media to share photos from their engagement with the post: "Forever has a nice ring to it. Song of Solomon 3:4 - I have found the one whom my soul loves."Semenyo and Jordeen are yet to make arrangement on their marriage with a date expected to be announced in the coming days.Meanwhile, the 25-year-old remains on the radar of top clubs in England with Liverpool reported to be interested in signing him in the January transfer window.Bournemouth have, however, inserted a £65 million release clause in his contract as the transfer window approaches, leaving the door open for the departure of the star striker.Semenyo has been in top form this season, scoring six goals and delivering three assists in 11 Premier League games.

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[caption id="attachment_1274585" align="alignnone" width="612"] Benjamin Asare and Jonas Adjetey of Ghana play during[/caption]Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare remains confident despite Ghana's back-to-back defeat in the November international window.The West African heavyweights lost to Japan and South Korea 2-0 and 1-0 respectively in the Kirin Cup tournament.The losses have raised questions about the team's quality ahead of the 2026 World Cup to be held in North America next summer.However, the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper, who missed the game against Japan believes the strength of the team lies in the unity of the squad."We stand together in victory and defeat. The support means everything. Thank you Ghana!" he posted on social media after the tournament.Although he joined his teammates late in Japan, Asare produced a sensational performance against South Korea, saving a penalty in the 1-0 defeat to the Taeguk Warriors.Asare has conceded only three goals in 8 Ghana Premier League matches this season, and was recently named the Sports Writers Association of Ghana Player of the Year.Meanwhile, the Black Stars will find out their opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage at the draw to be held on December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. 

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan strongly believes Nigeria are one of the favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations despite the disappointment of failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Nigerians are yet to recover from the defeat to DR Congo in the African play-offs but have a formidable squad capable of going a step further in the continental championship. The Super Eagles were runners-up in the last edition in Ivory Coast.Also on Gyan's list of contenders for the top award are champions Ivory Coast and hosts Morocco."I think we've got a lot of giants who are going there. Ghana is out which we are very disappointed but it is okay we have qualified for the World Cup. Nigeria did well, they were close last two years. Ivory Coast did well so we have a lot of teams... Morocco is also a strong contender who are also doing well. I will say these three countries that I have mentioned, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Morocco are favourites," he said on the red carpet of the 2025 CAF Awards.The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations begins on December 21 and ends on January 18, 2026.Meanwhile, Morocco's Achraf Hakimi won the 2025 CAF Player of the Year award held at Mohamed VI Polytechnic University on Wednesday evening.

[caption id="attachment_1274577" align="alignnone" width="612"] On November 18, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, Castrop Jens of South Korea and Kwasi Sibo[/caption]Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo believes there is more room for improvement after the Black Stars' back-to-back defeats in the November international window.The Real Oviedo star featured in the matches against Japan and South Korea as Ghana lost 2-0 and 1-0 respectively.Despite the losses, the 27-year-old praised the performance of the young players in the squad while also admitting there is a lot to work on as a team."Our Asia tour comes to an end. Proud of these lads. More room for improvement ..Thanks to the amazing Ghanaians who were there to support us, we are extremely grateful," he wrote on his social media pages.Sibo, who made the team few months ago during the World Cup qualifiers, has since established himself as one of Otto Addo's favourites.He starred in the wins against Mali and Comoros as Ghana sealed a sensational World Cup qualification.The Black Stars will find out their opponents for the World Cup in North America in the draw to be held on December 5, 2025, in Washington DC.

[caption id="attachment_1274574" align="alignnone" width="612"] TOYOTA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 14: Takumi Minamino of Japan (R) controls the ball against Kojo Peprah Oppong of Ghana[/caption]New Black Stars defender Kojo Peprah Oppong has disclosed that he picked valuable lessons from the team's Asian tour.The Black Stars were involved in two games in the November international window, playing Japan and South Korea in the Kirin Cup tournament.Peprah Oppong made his first start for the national team in the 2-0 defeat to the Blue Sumarai before featuring in the 1-0 loss to South Korea.Despite defeats in both games, the OGC Nice centre-back believes it was a good exercise for the Black Stars."No regrets, lessons only," shared the defender on his social media pages after the team's Asian expedition.The 21-year-old is enjoying an amazing debut season in the French Ligue, having already made 12 appearances and scored a goal for Nice.He moved to France from Norrkoping in the summer transfer window and he is already attracting interest from top clubs across Europe.Peprah Oppong has three Ghana caps since making his debut during the World Cup qualifiers.

Ghanaian goalkeeper Razak Brimah has completed a move to Spanish lower-tier side Club Deportivo Torreperogil ahead of the winter transfer window. The 38-year-old inked a deal to join the fifth-tier side for the 2025/26 campaign after leaving Calahora in the summer.Brimah, who has spent most of his career in Spain, arrives with enormous experience and he is expected to help the club secure promotion to the Segunda Federacion."We are pleased to announce the addition of goalkeeper Razak to our team. A goalkeeper with proven experience at higher levels. Welcome," posted the club on social media announcing Brimah's arrival.The former Cordoba shot-stopper could make his Tercera Federacion debut on Sunday, November 23, against Recreativo Granada.Brimah started his career in Europe at Portuguese outfit Chaves before spending close to a decade in Spain featuring for several clubs including Poli Ejido, Betis B, Real Betis, Guadalajara and CD Mirandes.He returned to Africa to sign for South African side Mamelodi Sundowns in 2017 and after a tough spell returned to Spain to continue his career.

Former England star Wayne Rooney has named Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo as one of the top three best players in the English Premier League this season.Speaking to Amazon Prime Sport, Rooney snubbed Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland, noting that he has been impressed by the consistency of Semenyo at AFC Bournemouth since last season."I think Antoine Semenyo has been great for Bournemouth, carrying on form from last season,” Wayne Rooney said.Besides Antoine Semenyo, the Manchester United legend picked Bryan Mbeumo and Viktor Gyokeres in his top three best players in the English Premier League this season."I also think I'd put Bryan Mbeumo in there. I think he's been really good for Man United, even after a difficult start. I think he's been really good."Third, I'd probably go Viktor Gyokeres. Arsenal have been crying out for a No.9 for a few years, and he's come in, his determination, work rate, hold-up play, the goals,” Rooney added.Semenyo, 25, has been on fire in the English Premier League for AFC Bournemouth since the 2025/26 season commenced. He has scored six goals and provided three assists after making 11 appearances this term.Due to his consistency, he...

Manchester United are interested in signing the Ajax defender Jorthy Mokio. 

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Quick take: Injury outlook: depth players may get minutes, but the knock could strain the side’s rhythm. Recovery timelines will guide expectations; international duty could also be impacted. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Manchester City are interested in signing the Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has delivered a crucial update on Ibrahima Konate’s future, confirming that Liverpool have tabled a contract proposal to the French international defender.

Luis Henrique was an important investment for Inter, who cost circa €25m from Olympique Marseille, but tagging him as a transfer flop seems imprudent and probably inopportune.