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Former Germany striker Gerald Asamoah has paid a courtesy visit to the King of the Ashanti Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Asamoah has been in Ghana in the past few days, where he was awarded by the German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with the Federal Cross Merit at an event in Accra.Described as the 'bridge builder' between Ghana and Germany, the Ghana-born ex-footballer has championed a life-saving heart surgery programme for children in the African nation.Asamoah funds the trip and work of German surgeons through the Gerald Asamoah Foundation every year to correct heart defects in young Ghanaians.His visit to Otumfuo is reportedly part of his decision to extend the programme from Accra to Kumasi, where he will fund the travel of doctors to the Kumfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for the annual activity.Asamoah and his team were warmly welcomed by the King, who encourage the former Schalke player to continue his worthy course.

Nations FC head coach Frimpong Manso is anticipating a tough contest for his side in their Ghana Premier League Week 9 encounter against Hohoe United. The coach in his first match with his new club laboured to secure a point against Bechem United at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Stadium.Speaking in his post-match interview after the stalemate, Frimpong Manso praised his players' fighting spirit, while calling for focus on the next match against Hohoe United, insisting it will be a tough game.“It was a very good game. It’s a game we fought for because Bechem United needed to win at all costs, and so they were putting a lot of pressure on us. For me, it’s a very important point for us. The boys have done so well.“We are going back home. Against Hohoe, it won’t be easy. Now you can’t underrate any team. We will work hard for that game, but for me, I believe it’s a very good beginning for me,” Manso said.The Ghana Premier League Week 9 encounter between Nations FC and Hohoe United will be played on Friday, November 7.The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm at Dr. Kwame Kyei...

[caption id="attachment_1272142" align="alignnone" width="612"] LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur[/caption]Tottenham Hotspur defender Mocky Van de Ven is hoping Mohammed Kudus will be available for their crucial game against Manchester United in the Premier League.Kudus missed Spurs' thumping UEFA Champions League victory over Copenhagen due to a knock he suffered during the game against Chelsea last Saturday.Spurs, who are having a decent start to the season after a tough 2024/25 campaign, can't afford to suffer back-to-back defeats in the Premier League, and will need their star man back."Mohammed Kudus is an unbelievable player and we missed him in the game against Copenhagen. Hopefully he will be fit for us in the weekend against Manchester United. Hes an important player for us and I dont know the details of his absence, but hopefully he should be back for us," Van de Ven told Telecom Asia.The Dutch defender scored a phenomenal solo goal in Spurs' 4-0 thrashing of Copenhagen and he is expected to start at Old Trafford on Saturday.Meanwhile, Kudus remains a doubt for the trip to Manchester. 

There was a lot of interest and back-and-fourth with the club [over a potential transfer], Semenyo told Sky Sports. But I knew in my head that the manager's got something up his sleeve this year. How we finished off the season last year was so good and we could continue, especially with the players we've bought in as well.

Cristian Chivu takes ‘responsibility’ for Inter’s disappointing performance to beat Kairat Almaty 2-1 in the Champions League. ‘Evidently I was unable to transmit the right mentality.’

Tottenham are set to reward defender Micky van de Ven with a new contract following his outstanding performances of late.

Olympique Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi tried to be diplomatic after the controversial defeat to Atalanta, with the chaos of that penalty appeal leading into winning goal.

Ivan Juric explains what happened in that tense touchline row with Ademola Lookman, insisting Atalanta had both shares of ‘luck’ to beat Olympique Marseille.

Chelsea are interested in signing the Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes during the January transfer window.

Carlos Augusto admits Inter lacked the right mentality in their slender Champions League win over Kairat. ‘We need to prove ourselves every single time.’

Former West Ham United player Pablo Barrera has now revealed that he regrets the decision to leave the club in 2012, and his decision was motivated by money.

Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson has been linked with a move away from the club.

Former West Ham United manager Graham Potter was criticised during his time at the club for his handling of Freddie Potts.

Atalanta earned a shock victory away to Roberto De Zerbi’s Olympique Marseille after a saved Charles De Ketelaere penalty and controversial Lazar Samardzic winner.

Newcastle United signed Vakhtang Salia from Dinamo Tbilisi during the summer transfer window.