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Manchester United are interested in signing the Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano.

Heart of Lions are seeking to make a return to winning ways as they prepare to hosts Berekum Chelsea on matchday 9 of the Ghana Premier League. After just a win in their last five matches, the Kpando-based club have slipped to fifth on the table.Meanwhile, Berekum Chelsea travel to Kpando after securing their second win of the campaign with a 1-0 victory against Vision FC last week.Coach Samuel Boadu has come under intense pressure from fans of the Blues, but the former Ghana Premier League winner confident of a positive turnaround.Heart of Lions and Berekum Chelsea have rich rivalry in the Ghana Premier League, having met ten times in the top division.The hosts have a better head-to-head over their opponents, winning five of their previous meeting, with two ending in a draw.Lions have been boosted by the return of midfielder Seedorf Asante after a lengthy lay-off while Yaw Danso and captain Ebenezer Abban are expected to play a pivotal role in Sunday's clash.Berekum Chelsea will count on the experience of goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi and Edwin Kuffour if they are to leave Kpando with a positive result.

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Black Satellites coach, Maxwell Konadu has invited 30 players to begin screening for the next Ghana U20 team. The players are expected to report to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence on November 17, 2025 for a justify your inclusion.The list released includes players from the U17 team that finished second at the WAFU Zone B U17 Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.The Bibiani GoldStars gaffer will make his first selection from the first batch before subsequently inviting new players for screening.The former Black Stars B coach will build a team to represent Ghana at the WAFU Zone B championship, in hopes of returning to the U20 AFCON.Ghana were eliminated from the competition at the quarter-final stage following a penalty shootout defeat to hosts Egypt.The former world champions are seeking to qualify for the next edition of the FIFA U20 World Cup.Below is the list of 30 players invited: 

Manchester City forward Jeremy Doku has taken a new personal milestone in his life after marrying longtime girlfriend Shireen Erin Lyanda Raymond at a private ceremony. The event held at a private location was graced by family and friends, as the couple became husband and wife.In a post shared on social media, the Belgian-Ghanaian footballer expressed love to his wife with a verse from the holy book."I have found the one whom my soul loves. Song of Solomon. 3:4," wrote the winger.Doku proposed to his then-girlfriend during their vacation in Dubai in the summer. He also travelled with Shireen to Ghana, where he connected with his roots.The Belgium international is enjoying an outstanding season, playing a significant role in Pep Guardiola's team in the 2025/26 season.The 23-year-old has scored two goals in 15 appearances this season for Man City across all competitions.He is expected to start for City in their game against champions Liverpool on Sunday.

Viktoria Plzen forward Prince Kwabena Adu will join the Black Stars for the first time for the November international break.The 23-year-old has been handed an invite for the Kirin Cup tournament against Japan and South Korea. REPREZENTACE Ⓥ🌍Po nedělním utkání nás opět čeká reprezentační přestávka, která přinese další viktoriánské zastoupení v národních týmech! 📨V českých barvách 🇨🇿 se představí trojice Martin Jedlička, Václav Jemelka a Lukáš Červ 👏🏻Pozvánku do reprezentace obdrželi také… pic.twitter.com/eFU1SMFiH1— FC Viktoria Plzeň (@fcviktorkaplzen) November 7, 2025Ghanasoccernet exclusively reported the in-form striker will be part of the team, and the latest release from the Czech outfit confirmed our earlier report.The Viktoria Plzen striker has been one of the consistent Ghanaian players abroad the past two seasons.Kwabena Adu scored his fifth league goal of the season in Viktoria Plzen’s come-from-behind 2-1 win over Teplice on the road.Ghana coach Otto Addo wants to assess the 23-year-old ahead of naming his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.Adu has been one of the exciting players in the UEFA Europa League and this term he has one goal in four matches.Last season, he scored five goals in 20...

Black Queens forward Abigail Kim inspired NEOM SC to victory in the Saudi Women's League after scoring a quick-fire hat-trick in the win over Eastern Flames. Kim scored am impressive treble within the space of five minutes, opening the scoring with a fine finish in the fifth minute.The former US youth international doubled the advantage two minutes later before completing her hat-trick in the tenth minute following a dominant start by the visitors.Oriana Altuve pulled one back for the hosts but it was too late for a comeback.Kim, who was part of Ghana's squad for the WAFCON qualifiers against Egypt, will be hoping to continue her red-hot form in Saudi ahead of next year's tournament.The Liberia-born forward, who started her career in USA with California Golden Bears, also enjoyed spells in Europe with Fiorentina and Bordeaux.She moved to Saudi Arabia in 2025 after a short stint in Turkey with Ankara BB Fomget.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has heaped praise onto goalkeeper David Raya for growing into becoming more of a leader in his team.

[caption id="attachment_410254" align="alignnone" width="715"] Aduana Stars boss Cioaba Aristica[/caption]Aduana Stars head coach Aristica Cioaba has rallied his players to protect their home turf as they prepare for a top-of-the-table clash against Medeama SC in the Ghana Premier League.Speaking to Aduana FC TV ahead of the encounter, Cioaba emphasized the importance of maintaining their defensive strength and home record.Its good we have kept three clean sheets in the last three matches. Medeama SC is a good team. Every season they fight for the title. They have a good coach and very good players. But for Aduana FC if we are playing at home in Dormaa we dont want to allow any team to come here and pick points. I want my players to fight to ensure we dont give Medeama any point, he said.Aduana Stars have been in strong form, winning four and losing just one of their last five games. The showdown pits league leaders Aduana against second-placed Medeama, setting up a fierce contest at Nana Agyemang Badu I Park. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 8.

Dreams FC winger Jonathan Nemordeen is in high spirits as his team prepares to face Karela United in their Week 9 fixture on Sunday.The exciting winger believes the hard work put in during training will make a difference when they step onto the pitch.“We are preparing very well. There are a lot of things that the coaches are taking us through and I think we are going to do something different there. Taking on Karela United will be a tough game but we will sail through. I’m going to score. We are going to do our possible best to get a win for the team," Nemordeen told Dreams FC TV ahead of the clash.Dreams FC have shown mixed results so far this season, winning two, losing two, and drawing one in their last five matches. The team is now looking to build consistency and climb up the league table.Kickoff against Karela United is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 9, at the Aliu Mahama Stadium, with both teams eager to make a statement.

Dreams FC assistant coach Fiifi Parker believes his side is ready to take on Karela United in their Week 9 clash on Sunday. Speaking to Dreams FC TV ahead of the match, Parker reflected on their recent success and the team’s growing belief.“Winning against FC Samartex was a big confidence booster for us. It showed that we can play against the big teams. It was very good for us. Karela United are a good side, a tough side, especially in Tamale. We have to make sure we are well prepared. That is the way we want to approach the game. We are determined and we are focused for that game,” he said.Dreams FC have shown mixed results so far this season, winning two, losing two, and drawing one in their last five matches. The team is now looking to build consistency and climb up the league table.Kickoff against Karela United is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 9, at the Aliu Mahama Stadium, with both teams eager to make a statement.

Pisa picked up their first win of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Cremonese at the Arena Garibaldi, thanks to Idrissa Touré’s decisive header midway through the second half.

Manchester United have decided that they will let Jadon Sancho leave the club permanently as soon as possible.

Cesc Fabregas urged Como to stay humble but keep pushing for more as his side prepare to face Cagliari in Serie A after their impressive 0-0 draw with Napoli.

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.