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Chelsea are looking to improve their midfield unit ahead of the January transfer window.

Inter are looking to the future for their defence, as Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij come to the end of their contracts, targeting Club Brugge talent Joel Ordonez.

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has shared his disappointment about the current state of Ghana’s colts and local football league, describing the situation as worrying but showing hope for gradual improvement.The Minister reflected on the challenges facing youth and domestic football, particularly in terms of funding and management. He also highlighted the money the clubs got ahead of the 2025/26 season."I am not too impressed with the colts and also even by extension our local league but it is step by step. even funding was a big challenge to the league. sometimes when they complete the season money that should be given to them becomes a problem," he told Peace FM as monitored by Ghanasoccernet.com"Today as I speak to you through the directives of the President we have put a system in place that has enabled us to give every club a million Ghana cedis to start the league with," he added.

Hohoe United striker Francis Odoom has stressed that he is determined to score against his former club Dreams FC when the two teams lock horns in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday, November 16.The forward, who has just one goal in six games, has faced criticism from fans in the last few matches over his inability to convert chances.Speaking in a pre-match interview ahead of the Dreams FC game, Odoom admitted that his form in the league since the start of the 2025/26 campaign has not been the best.He insists that he is feeling confident and is keen on scoring against Dreams FC to help Hohoe United secure all three points at the end of their Week 10 clash."There is no pressure on me, but what I can say is that I need to work on my scoring. I have the confidence, but I need to work on the scoring aspect."Im going into the Dreams FC game with the motivation to score against my former team. But in all, our target is to work hard to win the game and bring the three points back to Hohoe," Francis Odoom told Hohoe United TV.The upcoming league match between Dreams FC and Hohoe United will kick off at 3 pm at Tuba AstroTurf on Sunday. 

The head coach of Hohoe United, Tijani Bashiru, is confident his team has the quality to overcome Dreams FC on Sunday when the two teams clash in Week 10 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. Speaking in his pre-match interview, the gaffer emphasised that his team will do everything to keep a clean sheet en route to bagging the maximum three points at the end of the contest."In our games, we try as much as possible to score the first goal. So, to defend our goal is always a problem. In the game against Dreams FC, we will try as much as possible not to concede a goal. That’s the plan."What we plan is that any team that is behind us, we are going to try as much as possible not to let them pass us. So, as far as we are going to play against Dreams FC, we have that mentality to win the game," Coach Tijani Bashiru told Hohoe United TV.The Week 10 fixture between Dreams FC and Hohoe United will be played on Sunday, November 16. The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm at Tuba AstroTurf.

Cagliari have finally received approval to begin building their new stadium, which will be named after club and Italy legend Gigi Riva, after 10 years of red tape.

Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing the Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.

The AFCON 2025 Local Organizing Committee has launched a nationwide program to get all Moroccans involved in the excitement of African football ahead of the tournament.The initiative, which began on November 11 and will run for 30 days, spans Morocco’s 12 regions and more than 60 municipalities, with the first events held in Tahannaout and Boufakrane.At each stage, members of the public can participate in soccer matches, interactive games, and meetings with Moroccan football legends, providing fans with a unique opportunity to engage with the sport at a grassroots level.According to the committee, AFCON 2025 is the tournament of all Moroccans, designing activities that bring people together in urban and rural areas alike. The program features musical performances, merchandise stands, freestyle exhibitions, and participatory games, ensuring a festive atmosphere across the country.Through these initiatives, the organizers aim to foster connections, joy, and celebration, making the tournament not only a showcase of top-level football but also a nationwide cultural and sporting festival for Moroccans of all ages.AFCON 2025 will commence on December 21

The head coach of Hohoe United, Tijani Bashiru, has assured supporters that his team's performance will be much better after Week 10 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. After nine games in the league, the team from Hohoe sits 11th in the table, having only amassed 10 points on the back of two wins, four draws, and three defeats.Speaking ahead of his team's next match against Dreams FC, Tijani Bashiru disclosed that his team is working on improving their defense, after identifying that department as their weakest link."After the game against Vision, we came back and started training on Monday, so I think we are just correcting our mistakes that we did during the game against Nations. The problem we have is in our defense, so we are trying to get them on board and to try and defend well."We are just unlucky sometimes but we will see a better Hohoe United after matchday 10," Tijani Bashiru told Hohoe United TV.The Week 10 fixture between Dreams FC and Hohoe United will be played on Sunday, November 16. The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm at Tuba AstroTurf.

New Fiorentina director of sport Roberto Goretti denies that Stefano Pioli demanded payment to leave. ‘He just believed that he could turn the situation around.’

Newcastle United are interested in signing the Everton midfielder James Garner.

Manchester United continue to be linked with a move for the Atletico midfielder Conor Gallagher.

Gian Piero Gasperini urges Roma fans to ‘keep dreaming’ of the Scudetto as they sit on top of the Serie A table. ‘We have to enjoy the moment.’

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in the West Ham United attacker Jarrod Bowen.

Gennaro Gattuso is impressed with Federico Dimarco’s development at Inter and reveals Guglielmo Vicario will be among those starting for Italy against Moldova.