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Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott joined Aston Villa on loan during the summer transfer window.

Scotland have now booked their place in the World Cup 2026 with a stunning 4-2 win over Denmark in the World Cup qualifiers today.

Italy now know that the World Cup play-off semi-final opponent in Thursday’s draw will be one of North Macedonia, Romania, Sweden and Northern Ireland.

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito is calling on fans to come out in huge numbers and back the team as they prepare for their outstanding Ghana Premier League clash against Young Apostles.He believes the supporters play a key role in lifting the players to fight harder for results.Speaking to Asante Kotoko SC TV, Karim Zito made his expectations clear as the Porcupine Warriors aim to climb the table:"I am also expecting a victory tomorrow I am not saying this to find an excuse. I am also expecting a victory tomorrow at all cost we have to win tomorrow,""The fans coming motivate us when you look at the teams we are supporting outside like Man United, I am a United supporter that is why I am saying this. There was a time we were been beating but still when they play ball you see the supporters there the club is for them they shouldn't leave it for anybody."They should come to encourage the boys to play more because winning makes them happy if you don't come we lose it will not make you happy so come please and then watch. If you have any message you give to them you give to me I will take it,"Kotoko sit sixth on the league table, five points behind leaders Medeama and Heart of Lions. A win would boost their push up the standings and keep hopes high among the fans.

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.

Juventus are reportedly interested in signing the Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka.

The head coach of Medeama SC, Ibrahim Tanko, has heaped praise on goalkeeper Felix Kyei for his improved performance since the start of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. The highly-rated shot-stopper was in post for the Tarkwa-based side on Sunday during their Week 10 fixture against Eleven Wonders.On the matchday, Felix Kyei saved a penalty kick, helping Medeama SC to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win at the end of the 90 minutes.Speaking in his post-match interview, Ibrahim Tanko described Kyei as a fantastic goalkeeper, stressing that he will be important for his side this season in their quest to win the Ghana Premier League title.“He is fantastic. His performance is always going up. I think to win a league or any cup, you need a good goalkeeper, and I think we have one in the person of Felix, and I think he did very well,” Ibrahim Tanko said.The 2-1 win against Eleven Wonders has propelled Medeama SC to the summit of the Ghana Premier League table with 21 points.The team has commenced preparations for their next league fixture against Bechem United in Week 11.

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito is worried about the growing number of injuries in his team as they prepare to face Young Apostles in their outstanding league fixture.He spoke openly to Asante Kotoko SC TV about the difficult situation he is managing.The Porcupine Warriors have many key players missing, and Zito fears the list could get worse before it gets better. When asked if new names would return from the injury list, he stressed that the situation is the opposite.No rather they are going back to injuries at the moment I have ten players that can never play this game. And I don't know when they will come to play like Quartey, Saibu, Mintah, Walid Antwi, Seth, Saaka, Ansu, Camara who have gone for national duty,""All these boys the players I mentioned will never be on the field tomorrow so we are even left with 18 even the small boy Amissah is also groin issues. So at the end of the day the rest we have to manage and use the rest to achieve the objective,Kotoko sit sixth in the league, five points behind joint leaders Medeama and Heart of Lions. Fans are hoping for a strong performance to push the team up the table despite the challenges.

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito leads his team into their league game against Young Apostles with a clear message.After the 1-1 draw with Aduana Stars, he believes the players must be hungrier. He warned the team not to wait to concede before improving their performance."The attitude should be even bigger than the one we went in to play against Aduana. We have seen our mistakes we have corrected them and then we also talk about the mentality. Why should you wait for somebody to beat you before you wake up to play. And that all amounted to the draw but at the end of the day it is better than losing so for the match against Young Apostles we don't have any excuse. Definitely if we mean to win the league this are some matches all home matches should be win no matter how," he told AKSC TV.Kotoko sit sixth on the league table, five points behind joint leaders Medeama and Heart of Lions. Fans want a strong response at home.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad. 

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, is optimistic his team remains a candidate for the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League title following their victory against Eleven Wonders.The Yellow and Mauves played away to Wonders on Sunday and secured a narrow 2-1 triumph at the end of what was a very close contest.Speaking in his post-match interview, Ibrahim Tanko praised his players for grinding to amass all three points, noting that the win keeps their league title ambition alive.“Yes, I mean, looking at the important points today, I think we are on course. In the first half we didn’t do well, but I think I the second half we managed to get the win, and that’s the most important point. Congratulations to the boys,” Ibrahim Tanko told the press.Having defeated Eleven Wonders in Week 10, Medeama SC are back on top of the Ghana Premier League standings.The team will next host Bechem United during Week 11 of the ongoing league contest.

Former Juventus defender Mark Iuliano insists the infamous penalty incident with Inter striker Ronaldo in 1998 ‘would not have been given with VAR.’

Chelsea are interested in signing the Real Madrid prodigy Endrick. 

Manchester United could miss out on one of their top summer targets as Liverpool lead the race to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo in the upcoming January transfer window.

Watch as Scott McTominay sends the Scotland fans wild with an acrobatic lead in the decisive World Cup qualifier against Denmark, very similar to the strike that won Napoli the Scudetto.