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Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has argued that although his side didn’t play their best football against Asante Kotoko in their Super Clash on Sunday, they didn’t deserve to lose the match.The coach and his Phobians suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Porcupine Warriors today in a Week 9 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.In the highly anticipated showdown between the two most successful Ghanaian clubs, a solitary strike from Guinean striker Morifing Donzo secured all three points for Asante Kotoko.Speaking in his post-match interview, Didi Dramani accepted the result but insisted that the scoreline was not a fair reflection of the contest.“We lost. I think we didn’t deserve to lose, in my opinion, and everyone who observed the game, not just watching. We didn’t do well in some areas, and we need to improve,” the Hearts of Oak coach said.The result from Sunday’s Super Clash means Asante Kotoko are now the only unbeaten side in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Hearts of Oak, after tasting their first defeat of the campaign, have dropped to fifth in the league standings.

Vestri Knattspyrna has officially appointed English-Ghanaian Daniel Osafo-Badu as head coach of the men’s championship league side.The club’s board of the West Champions League Council expressed confidence in Daniel’s abilities and is eager to introduce him to the supporters, noting that he has fully embraced life as a Westfjordsman.Daniel, 38, holds a UEFA A coaching license and a degree in Sport Science.He previously served as assistant coach under Davi Vars Smari at Vestri during the 2023 and 2024 seasons and has played over 200 matches for the club.The management is optimistic that Daniel’s experience as both player and coach will bring stability and fresh energy to the team.

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Paolo Vanoli says that he only had ‘half a training session’ to prepare his Fiorentina players for their 2-2 draw with Genoa in Serie A on Sunday, and says that he won’t look to change things tactically until the players nail down the basics. 

FC Samartex secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Swedru All Blacks at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The Timber Giants shook off last weekend's defeat away to Dreams FC to bank all three points at the expense of the visitors.Emmanuel Mamah's goal from the spot was the difference at full time to hand All Blacks their sixth defeat of the campaign which leaves in 15th position in the league standings, just one point above relegation zone.Mamah scored at the death of the first half.  The hosts held on to their narrow lead after recess to secure their fourth premier league win which moves them up to 5th in the league standings.All Blacks were reduced to ten men late in the game after Derrick was shown a second yellow.Samartex  will look to build on this result when they travel to struggling Bechem United while All Blacks will aim for a return to the winning track when they host Accra Hearts of Oak

Karela United and Dreams FC shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw on Sunday at the Aliu Mahama Stadium, as Malik Abubakar’s early strike was cancelled out by Seidu Suraj shortly after the restart.Abubakar gave the home side the perfect start in the sixth minute, controlling a loose ball outside the penalty area before firing a powerful drive into the back of the net. Dreams FC responded immediately after halftime, with Seidu Suraj converting in the 46th minute to level the score.Karela dominated possession and created more chances, taking 13 shots compared to Dreams’ four, with five on target. Despite this, the home side were frustrated by their inability to convert opportunities. Dreams, by contrast, were clinical in making the most of their limited chances.The draw leaves Karela United in ninth place on the league table, while Dreams FC remain 13th. Karela will aim to bounce back in their next game against defending champions Bibiani Gold Stars, while Dreams FC host Hohoe United, hoping to climb the standings.

Daniele De Rossi’s first post-match press conference as head coach of Genoa was interrupted by his close friend Edin Dzeko, who dropped in to wish his former Roma teammate all the best. 

Young Apostles rallied from a goal down to beat Bechem United at the Wenchi Sports Stadium in a five-goal thriller on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The Hunters stunned their hosts after Augustine Okrah latched onto a cross to break the deadlock in the 25th minute.Issah Husseine restored parity for Apostles at the death of the first half on 47 minutes.The hosts led for the first time in the game after recess with Issah Nyaabila netting in the 57th minute.Boa-At Regain scored for the visitors to make it 2-2 on 79 minutes.Apostles refused to settle for a point at home as Vincent Mobilla climbed off the bench to score 0n 85 minutes to seal victory for his team.The win moves Abu Abdul Hanan's team up to 8th on the league standings on 14 points.Bechem United's woes continue as they remain in the danger with just one victory this term.Young Apostles are away to Heart of Lions for their while Bechem United will aim for a positive result when they host FC Samartex.

Paul Atta Agyei struck late as Heart of Lions returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea at the Kpando Stadium. The second half substitute made a huge impact following his introduction in the 65th minute, scoring in injury time to secure all three points for the hosts.Heart of Lions started brightly and had calls for a penalty waved on in the fifth minute before Ishmael Addo missed from close range.The Kpando-based club were forced into early changes after Yaw Danso picked an injury and was replaced by George Osei moments after Berekum Chelsea had rattled the post.Both sides went into the break without a goal, but Lions had the first attempt on target in the second half through forward Michael Ephson.Lions coach Bashiru Hayford brought on Atta Agyei for Samuel Boamah before Seedorf Asante, who was making a return from injury, came on for Kwadjo Obeng Jr.The substitution proved crucial with Atta Agyei scoring a late winner for the home side.

Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo endured a low moment on Sunday as he missed a penalty during Bournemouth’s 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park.Despite being one of the Cherries’ standout performers this season, contributing six goals and three assists, the missed spot-kick was a rare setback for the 24-year-old forward.Evanilson earned the penalty after nodding a corner against Morgan Rogers’ arm, giving Semenyo a golden chance to pull one back for his side. However, Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made a strong, low save to keep the scoreline intact, leaving Semenyo and his teammates frustrated.The miss came in an otherwise industrious performance, with Semenyo causing problems for Villa’s defence throughout the match through his movement, physicality, and link-up play. His contributions this season have made him Bournemouth’s most consistent attacking threat.Semenyo will now turn his attention to international duty as he joins the Ghana Black Stars for the Kirin Cup friendlies against South Korea and Japan. Despite the disappointment at Villa Park, he remains a key figure for both club and country and will look to bounce back quickly in upcoming matches.

Basake Holy Stars recorded their first victory of the 2025-26 Ghana Premier League campaign with an impressive 2-0 win over reigning champions Bibiani GoldStars at the AAK Sports Arena in Ampain on Sunday.After eight games without a win, the hosts finally came alive in front of their home fans, producing a commanding first-half display that sealed all three points before the break.Prince Opoku opened the scoring for Holy Stars in the 36th minute, finishing off a well-worked team move that left the GoldStars defence flat-footed.Just four minutes later, Prince Tweneboah doubled the lead with a composed effort, sending the home supporters into celebration for the first time this season as their side took a 2-0 advantage into halftime.GoldStars, who came into the game unbeaten in their last four matches, struggled to impose themselves and were second-best for much of the contest.Despite a few second-half chances, the visitors could not find a way past a resolute Holy Stars defence, which stood firm to protect their first clean sheet of the season.The result ends Holy Stars’ eight-game winless streak and lifts morale in Ampain, while GoldStars’ inconsistent away form continues to be a major concern for...

Daniele De Rossi says that he is pleased with what he saw from his players on his Genoa debut, but insists that his team ‘can play so much better than this’ after Sunday’s 2-2 draw with the struggling Fiorentina in Serie A. 

Antonio Conte lashed out at Napoli after their 2-0 defeat to Bologna, warning ‘we don’t have the positive energy of last season, so either I’m not doing a good job, or someone doesn’t want to listen.’

Bologna assistant Daniel Niccolini says that Bologna have a ‘wonderful group of players and people’ at their disposal after watching them record a memorable 2-0 victory over reigning Serie A champions Napoli at the Dall’Ara in Serie A on Sunday afternoon. 

Gian Piero Gasperini warns Udinese are ‘particularly good at defending and going on the counter,’ so Roma must be on their toes today as they go for top spot.