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According to Daily Mail, Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford is looking to leave the club despite joining them in the summer transfer window. Just five months after his much-heralded return to Man City, goalkeeper James Trafford reportedly wants out and looks set on leaving during the upcoming January transfer window. Trafford’s return to Man City was met with genuine optimism. …

Edwin Quintero and his twin brother Holger Quintero, two of South America’s most promising teenage talents, have reportedly agreed a deal in principle to join Arsenal, according to ESPN. The Ecuadorian duo currently ply their trade at Independiente del Valle, a club that has built a reputation as a breeding ground for top-tier talent in recent years. The twins, both …

According to Sky Sports, Manchester City have made Elliot Anderson a top target, perhaps their number one, as they look to rebuild and refresh their midfield ahead of next season. Scouts from City, including sporting-director Hugo Viana, have reportedly attended over ten of Anderson’s games for Nottingham Forest this season, showing how serious the club is about pursuing the 23-year-old. …

Black Queens forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has expressed confidence ahead of Ghanas first-ever clash with England, insisting her team has what it takes to compete with the European champions. At Mondays pre-match press briefing ahead of the friendly at St. Marys Stadium in Southampton, Boye-Hlorkah projected calm and self-belief, underscoring the squads identity and unity. The former Everton and London City …

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjrkegren has urged his squad to approach their upcoming friendly against England with courage and resolve. The West African team will face the European champions at St Marys Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 GMT. Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Bjrkegren reflected on Englands recent 3-0 win over China, highlighting lessons his side …

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has cautioned the Black Stars technical team led by Otto Addo never to consider inviting players who earlier turned down an offer to play for the country. Following Ghana's qualification to the 2026 World Cup, several European-born players have reportedly expressed their interest in playing for the West African country.Callum Hudson-Odoi, Eddie …

Former Ghana Football Association chairman Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has urged the Black Stars technical team to carry out a sweeping rebuild of the squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup, warning that many of the current players lack the quality required for footballs biggest stage. Ghana missed out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations their first absence in more …

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. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

A newly run supercomputer simulation has produced a surprising Premier League table prediction, backing Liverpool to finish inside the top four despite their inconsistent form this season. While Arne Slot’s side have struggled to replicate the relentless dominance of last season, the data-driven forecast expects a resurgent second half of the season to secure Champions League football at Anfield. As …

Eleven Wonders head coach Emmanuel Aidoo has expressed optimism in the teams chances of escaping relegation at the end of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The team currently sits bottom of the league table with six points at the end of Week 12 of the campaign.Coach Aidoo on Monday led Eleven Wonders to a 2-0 victory over Dreams FC, securing …

Lens et Lorient l’honneur dans l’quipe type de la 14e journe de Ligue 1 > pic.twitter.com/DzUpYXIBhh 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.

Chelsea have made an offer to sign Newcastle’s exciting winger Harvey Barnes.  That is according to the latest from Spanish outlet Fichajes, which claims that the Blues are now going head to head with Manchester United for the signature of the Newcastle star. As per the report, both Chelsea and Man United have made an offer worth £53m for the …

Don-Angelo Konadu scored the opener as Jong Ajax earned a strong 2-0 win over Vitesse in Eerste Divisie Round 18 at Sportpark De Toekomst on Monday night.The Dutch-Ghanaian youngster made the perfect impact, finishing calmly from the centre of the box in the 32nd minute after a quick break led by Emre Ünüvar. His goal lifted the home crowd and …

Ghanaian-American forward Emmanuel Afriyie Sabbi has won the Western Conference title in the Major League Soccer with Vancouver Whitecaps. Sabbi starred in the final against San Diego as the Canadians secured an emphatic victory to set a date with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the 2025 final.In an explosive display at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, Vancouver netted three times …

Jamie Vardy jokes the weather in Bologna helped him feel at home scoring his first Serie A brace for Cremonese. ‘We were just missing a bit of rain and it would’ve like a typical midweek game in the UK.’ The former Leicester City star has adapted very quickly to life in Italy since arriving as a free agent once the …