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Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed delight following the confirmation of a new strategic partnership with the Football Association of Wales, calling it an important step forward in Ghanas mission to boost football development at all levels. Okraku, who led a GFA delegation to Wales for official talks, believes the collaboration will enhance technical quality within Ghanas …

A key outcome of the talks is a programme designed to enhance Ghanas coaching standards through access to the FAWs respected coach education pathway. Through this initiative, a group of carefully selected Ghanaian coaches from the national development structure will travel to Wales in 2026 to begin their advancement under top-level Welsh coaching expertise. The move is expected to strengthen …

The head coach of Ghana’s Black Queens, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, has indicated that his team is moving in the right direction despite their defeat to the Lionesses of England.The Queens locked horns with the Lionesses in their final match in 2025 on Tuesday night, and succumbed to a 2-0 loss at St. Mary’s Stadium, despite putting up a top performance.Speaking …

Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has described his Juventus outfit as ‘lions’ and says that ‘a real lion gives all its strength, even against a mouse’ following Tuesday evening’s 2-0 victory over Udinese in the Coppa Italia round of 16.  An own goal from 17-year-old Matteo Palma and a second-half penalty sent the Bianconeri through to the Coppa Italia quarter-finals, …

West Ham United are looking to add more quality to the attacking unit, and they have identified Joshua Zirkzee as a target. The player has struggled for opportunities at Manchester United, and a report from La Lazio Siamo Noi claims that West Ham are prepared to provide him with an exit route. They want him to replace Niclas Fullkrug at …

Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in signing Sacha Boey from Bayern Munich during the January transfer window. According to a report via GMS, they are looking to improve the squad in January, and they have identified the defender as a potential target. He has struggled for regular opportunities with the German champions, and he needs to leave the club in …

Juventus are through to the Coppa Italia quarter-final after a 2-0 victory at home against Udinese on Tuesday evening, thanks largely to decent performances from the likes of Jonathan David, Weston McKennie, Teun Koopmeiners and Juan Cabal. Check out the player ratings below!  An own goal from Matteo Palma and a second-half penalty from Manuel Locatelli sent Juventus through to …

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta was sent off against Liverpool in the recent Premier League outing. The Brazilian star received his marching orders after arguing with the officials regarding the first yellow card he received during the game. Despite being told to calm down, the Brazilian continued to argue with officials, and he was eventually shown the second yellow …

Juventus have booked their spot in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals after a 2-0 victory at home against Udinese in the round of 16 on Thursday evening, but it remains to be seen which side they will come up against in February.  An own goal from 17-year-old Matteo Palma and a second-half penalty from Manuel Locatelli ensured safe passage into the …

Leeds United have had a disappointing season so far, and Daniel Farke is under a lot of pressure. He could be shown the door soon, and Leeds have already identified a potential replacement. They have been linked with multiple names in recent weeks. According to GMS, Gary O’Neil is now one of the front-runners to take over at Leeds United. …

Juventus comfortably secured their spot in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals thanks to a 2-0 victory over Udinese at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday evening: An own goal from the 17-year-old Matteo Palma and a penalty from Manuel Locatelli sending them through. The Bianconeri were without Dusan Vlahovic, who is expected to miss anywhere from three to five months as the …

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has not been at his best this season. He has scored just once in 19 appearances across all competitions, and he has been linked with a move away from the club. Former Premier League manager Alan Pardew believes that the 29-year-old should look to leave the club in future. He explained on talkSPORT that the …

Defensive injuries are beginning to stack up for Luciano Spalletti and Juventus, as Federico Gatti was forced off while clutching his hamstring during the second half of Juventus’s Coppa Italia Round of 16 tie with Udinese on Tuesday night.  The Bianconeri took a first-half lead thanks to a Matteo Palma own goal, but both teams had goals ruled out for …

Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are interested in signing Tyler Morton from Lyon.  The 23-year-old has done quite well for the French outfit since joining the club from Liverpool. He is now being linked with a return to the Premier League. Six clubs are interested in securing his signature, including Tottenham and Everton, as per TEAMtalk. It will be interesting to …

The dramatic collapse of Marc Guehi’s proposed move to Liverpool on the summer transfer deadline day has been one of the most talked-about sagas of the season. Amid speculation that Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner threatened to resign over the sale of his captain, the Austrian coach has now set the record straight, revealing the pragmatic, sporting advice he gave …