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The Black Stars will begin camping on Wednesday, November 12, in Nagoya- Japan ahead of the Kirin Cup tournament. Coach Otto Addo has invited 22 players, who are expected to report to Japan in Wednesday as preparations begin for the international break.The Black Stars will be without key players Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus, Alexander Djiku, Ernest Nuamah, and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.However, Addo has included three new debutants including Montreal CF and former Germany youth striker Prince Osei Owusu to his team.The players will train again on Thursday before Friday's game against the Blue Samurais of Japan.The West African heavyweights will then travel to Seoul on Saturday for their second match of the window against South Korea.The Black Stars are preparing for next summer's FIFA World Cup in North America, having failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Below is the itinerary for the Asia tour:

Ghanaian-born midfielder Baba Alhassan has trained with the Ugandan national team for the first time following his nationality switch. The Steaua Bucaresti played received his maiden invite from the Cranes for the international friendlies against Chad and Morocco in November.Despite being eligible to play for Ghana, Alhassan decided to play for Uganda due to his mother's heritage.He joined his new teammates for training at the Lonari Sports Club on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.The 25-year-old could make his debut for the East Africans in the game against Chad on November 14 before facing AFCON hosts four days later.Meanwhile, Uganda are also preparing for next month's Africa Cup of Nations, where they will face Tunisia, Tanzania and Nigeria in Group C.Alhassan has had a decent start to the new season in Europe, making 10 league appearances and has an assist to his credit in Romania.

Ibrahim Salifu, a former Ghana Premier League star, has joined the Benin national team for the first time following his nationality switch. The ex-Hearts of Oak player trained with the Squirrels ahead of their international friendly against Burkina Faso.Salifu is expected to make his debut against the Stallions as Gernot Rohr puts together a strong team for next month's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Despite representing Ghana at various levels, Salifu switched his nationality to play for the country of his father."I am very happy with my choice to play for Benin, because my late father was also from Benin, so it is not difficult for me to change nationality," he told 299 Foot."My dream was to one day play for the Benin national team, and that dream has come true, so I am very happy," he added.The FC Drita midfielder is also expected to make the list for the Nations Cup next month. Benin have been drawn in Group D alongside DR Congo, Botswana and Senegal.

Ghana goalkeeper Jojo Wollacot has been named Crawley Town FC's Player of the Month for October.The English-born Ghanaian enjoyed a decent run in the month, helping Crawley Town with spectacular performances in League 2.Wollacot starred in the games against Bristol Rovers, Shrewsbury Town, Wallsall and Cambridge United."Your Core FM Player of the Month for October! Well deserved, Joe!" posted Crawley Town on social media congratulating the goalkeeper. ðŸ‘ Your @CoreFM_ Player of the Month for October!Well deserved, Joe!#TownTeamTogether🔴 pic.twitter.com/oVzUK9xqVY— Crawley Town FC (@crawleytown) November 10, 2025The 29-year-old has kept a clean sheet in six matches in the English Football League 2 this season.Wollacot, who joined Crawley Town in 2024, has been pivotal for the lower tier side, and will be hoping to help them secure promotion to League 1.Meanwhile, he has been left out of Ghana's squad for the Kirin Cup tournament in Asia this month.He has 12 caps for the former African champions.

Brighton were recently handed a penalty against Crystal Palace in the Premier League when Georginio Rutter was brought down inside the penalty area.

Crystal Palace midfielder Matheus Franca is currently on loan at Brazilian club Vasco da Gama.

Manchester United are interested in signing the Hertha BSC prodigy Kennet Eichhorn.

West Ham United are hoping to sign the Tottenham attacker Manor Solomon during the January transfer window.

According to various reports, Premier League side Arsenal are on the verge of poaching Napoli chief scout Maurizio Micheli to a senior recruitment role.

Nigeria star Alex Iwobi admits facing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Nigerias African play-off semi-final against Gabon will be a challenge.The two were teammates at Arsenal between 2017 and 2019, and Iwobi has nothing but respect for the 36-year-old Gabon captain.Hes getting on, but you wouldnt think that. Hes a youthful guy, Iwobi told BBC Sport Africa. I dont know how were going to lock him up. We both have the same goal, and we both respect that, but hes such a great person off the pitch as well. I was his little brother. He was taking care of me. He used to talk to me, have banter, just make sure I feel comfortable. On the pitch, he always said to me, Alex, just express yourself, be you. Hes a very, very happy guy. His aura and his charisma are just amazing. Hes always playing with a smile on his face.Aubameyang has scored seven goals in qualifying, including four in one game against The Gambia, and will be motivated to lead Gabon to their first World Cup. Iwobi said the Super Eagles are ready for the test: Weve got to play Gabon first, and Im sure he wants to go to the World Cup as well.Nigeria now face Gabon in Thursdays semi-final in Morocco. The winner will meet the victor of Cameroon vs DR Congo for a spot in an intercontinental qualifier in March.

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has opened up about a special training routine with Guinean striker Morifing Donzo to help the player reach his best form.The forward on Sunday scored his first goal in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season to give the Porcupine Warriors a crucial win over bitter rivals Hearts of Oak.Assessing the performance of Donzo, Karim Zito said he believes the forward is gradually finding his rhythm in his team.The coach further disclosed that he is working closely with the Guinean to get the best out of him.“I think gradually he is coming. We are working on him. I have specified some training for him two times in a week. Myself and him we will be on the pitch and we will work on that, so I think by the time we go deeper into the league, he will be okay,” Zito said told AKSC Media.Donzo will be leading the lines for Asante Kotoko on Wednesday, November 12, when the team takes on Vision FC to clear their Week 7 fixture of the Ghana Premier League season.The match will kick off at 3 pm at Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports...

Inter are reportedly irritated that Lautaro Martinez will travel to Angola for an Argentina friendly, but Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, Nahuel Molina and Giuliano Simeone will be rested ahead of the Champions League clash.

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.

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.

Argentina will be without Atletico Madrid trio Julian Alvarez, Nahuel Molina, and Giuliano Simeone for Friday’s friendly against Angola in Luanda.The Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirmed the players missed the necessary health procedures related to the yellow fever vaccine, which is required to enter Angola.Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease present in parts of Africa and South America, and vaccination is mandatory for travellers to those regions."The players did not complete in time the health procedures related to the yellow fever vaccine, which is required to enter Angola," the AFA said.The world champions, who have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, will face Angola without the three Atletico stars.