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Karim Zito is focused on guiding Asante Kotoko back to winning ways as they prepare for Sundays clash with Dreams FC.The coach has been open about the teams recent struggles, stressing how important it is to end the first round on a positive note.Kotoko have gone four games without a win, and Zito believes this is the moment they must …

Soccer Football – UEFA Champions League – Club Brugge v Arsenal – Jan Breydel Stadium, Bruges, Belgium – December 10, 2025 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts REUTERS/Yves Herman Mikel Arteta has ruled out a January departure for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus. The 28-year-old made his long-awaited return from injury as a 62nd-minute substitute in Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League win at Club …

Bayern Munich will not approach Manchester United in January to sign English midfielder of Ghanaian descent, Kobbie Mainoo, GHANAsoccernet has learned. Although speculations in the past week had linked the German Champions with a move to sign the youngster, sources have confirmed that Mainoo is not on Bayern’s list of targets.Unsettled since last summer, Kobbie Mainoo requested a loan move …

Soccer Football – UEFA Champions League – Galatasaray v Liverpool – Rams Park, Istanbul, Turkey – September 30, 2025 Liverpool manager Arne Slot prepares to substitute on Liverpool's Mohamed Salah REUTERS/Murad Sezer Liverpool could welcome loanee Harvey Elliott back into the fold to replace Mohamed Salah should the Egyptian leave Anfield. Salah dominated headlines with his very public statement of …

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been linked with a return to management. Real Madrid are reportedly interested in bringing the German manager as a replacement for Xabi Alonso. Real Madrid have been mediocre this season, and the Spaniard could be shown the door. Klopp is undoubtedly one of the finest managers of his generation, and he would be an …

Napoli have strong interest in 17-year-old Argentine talent Milton Pereyra, who is considered the present and future at Boca Junior, but the Partenopei still have a long way to go before bringing the teenager over to Europe.  Pereyra has excelled with Boca Juniors and is considered one of the brightest prospects that Argentinean football currently has to offer.  There have …

Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino enjoyed the team’s performance against Chelsea, especially ‘ in terms of sacrifice’ but wants to see more of the same against Cagliari: ‘It’s a maturity test.’ Atalanta are the best-ranked Serie A team in the Champions League and the only Italian side to have earned at least a spot for the knockout playoff with two games …

Kwasi Sibo has asked Real Oviedo to sanction his departure in the next transfer window, with the Ghanaian midfielder increasingly frustrated by his diminished role at the struggling La Liga club.The 27-year-old has slipped down the pecking order during a difficult season for Oviedo, who sit 19th and remain locked in a relegation battle. His reduced minutes have alerted several …

Kobbie Mainoo is exploring new opportunities after being sidelined at Manchester United, with the young midfielder seeking clarity on his role for the rest of the season. Frustration has grown following limited playing time, which he feels is stalling his development. The English-Ghanaian talent, unsettled since the summer, requested a loan move before the transfer deadline. United declined, citing the …

Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah was delighted after scoring in Thursdays 3-0 Europa Conference League win at Shelbourne, a result that strengthened the Eagles position in the group stage. Palace dominated the match from the start, with first-half goals from Christantus Uche, Nketiah, and Yeremy Pino giving them control. Uche opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a precise …

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.

David Moyes says the Africa Cup of Nations must be respected as he prepares to lose Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye for the tournament later this month. The Everton manager addressed the issue while previewing his sides trip to Chelsea on Saturday. Moyes enters the contest without a single Premier League away win at Stamford Bridge across 20 visits, but …

 Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for the Bayern Munich attacker Michael Olise.  The 23-year-old French international has been in spectacular form since joining the German club. He helped them win the league title last season, and he is fine for this season as well. The player has already registered 23 goal contributions in 23 matches across all …

One of the biggest games to keep an eye during the busy Christmas schedule will be Newcastle vs Chelsea at St James’ Park on Saturday 20th December. BUY NEWCASTLE VS. CHELSEA TICKETS The Magpies host the Blues for an early kick-off, with the atmosphere likely to be tense and hostile for a really tricky away game for Enzo Maresca’s side. …

Arne Slot has confirmed that Federico Chiesa should be in a position to return to the Liverpool squad over the weekend after recovering from a bout of illness that kept him out of his side’s 1-0 Champions League win over Inter on Tuesday night.  The former Juventus and Fiorentina winger had been suffering with flu-like symptoms earlier in the week, …