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Ghanaian forward Ibrahim Mustapha returned to Serbia to hunt his former club Red Star Belgrade after inspiring Vojvodina Novi SAD to a stunning comeback victory. Having gone down 2-0 before half-time, Mustapha pulled one back seven minutes after the break to lead a spirited second half display from the hosts.Red Star Belgrade scored twice in the space of three minutes through Aleksandar Katai and Mirko Ivanic to finish the first stanza with the advantage.However, Mustapha, who spent almost four years of his career at the capital-based club stung his former employers to hand Vojvodina a huge boost.Lazar Randelovic levelled for the home side with 13 minutes remaining before Milan Kolarevic snatched a late winner with his 92nd minute strike.Mustapha returned to Serbia in the summer transfer window after spending last season at Austrian side LASK Linz.The Tamale-born forward has now scored a goal in six league games this season.

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Ghanaian-born midfielder Salifu Ibrahim is set to switch nationalities and play for Benin at senior level. The former Hearts of Oak talisman is reportedly in talks with the Beninois football federation over the changes to his international career.Ibrahim has roots with the West African nation, making him eligible to play for the Squirrels.Although, an official announcement is yet to be made, the Ghana Football Association could convince the 25-year-old to rescind his decision.The ex-Eleven Wonders playmaker has seen a meteoric rise to his career since moving from Hearts of Oak to Kosovan giants, FC Drita.He helped the club win the league to add to his Premier League title won during his days with the Phobians in the Ghanaian topflight.Benin, who were on the brink of a historic World Cup qualification, secured a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Squirrels have been drawn in Group D alongside DR Congo, Senegal and Botswana.

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.

Tottenham Hotspur and Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus has emerged as Europe’s most elusive dribbler, leading all players across the top five leagues with 32 completed dribbles so far this season.According to data from Opta, Kudus’s total puts him ahead of established names such as Vinicius Jr, Lamine Yamal, Jeremy Doku and Nico Williams, underlining his explosive start to life at Tottenham. His ability to glide past opponents and create openings has quickly made him a key figure in Thomas Frank’s side.Since arriving from West Ham United, Kudus has seamlessly adapted to Tottenham’s fluid attacking system, combining pace, close control, and balance to torment defenders. The 24-year-old has also contributed one goal and four assists in the Premier League, but it is his confidence on the ball that has particularly stood out.Kudus’s dribbling success has added a new dynamic to Spurs’ attack, offering unpredictability and flair in the final third. His performances have earned praise from pundits across England, with many tipping him to become one of the league’s most exciting creative players this season.With upcoming fixtures against Chelsea and Manchester United in the Premier League, Kudus will look to maintain his form and extend his lead...

3 - Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison have combined for three goals in the Premier League this season (3 Kudus assists), the most common goal combination in the competition this season. Synergy. pic.twitter.com/OWqszwVqUx

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will open camp in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday, November 9, as preparations begin for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.Head coach Eric Chelle is expected to unveil his squad list for the crucial mini-tournament next week, as Nigeria target qualification for the intercontinental playoffs, a pathway that could secure Africa’s 10th World Cup slot.The Super Eagles will face Gabon’s Panthers in the first semi-final on Thursday, November 13, while Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo will contest the second semi-final. The winners of both matches will meet in the final, with the eventual champion earning the right to compete in the intercontinental playoff.The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to conduct a draw today (Thursday) to determine the venues for the matches. However, both the El Barid Stadium and the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat have been earmarked as potential hosts for the fixtures.Nigeria are aiming to return to the World Cup after missing out on the 2022 edition in Qatar, and Chelle’s side will be eager to make a strong statement when camp opens next week.

West Ham United are interested in signing the Barcelona prodigy Dro Fernandez. 

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the Boca Juniors prospect Milton Delgado.

Alberto Gilardino saw a positive performance from Pisa to hold Lazio in a goalless draw, representing ‘another brick in the wall for our self-confidence.’

Maurizio Sarri admits he was ‘forced to try something different’ at Lazio with the transfer embargo, so he has ‘reasons to enjoy it, a few more reasons to be annoyed, I’ll take that.’

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Jarrod Bowen and Samu Aghehowa next season. 

Chelsea are interested in signing the Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz.

The conversation between new Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti and goalkeeper Mattia Perin is going viral, as it already sets the scene for this different era.

Liverpool are interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck.