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Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

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.

Quick take: Injury outlook: depth players may get minutes, but the knock could strain the side’s rhythm. Recovery timelines will guide expectations; international duty could also be impacted. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon has heaped praise on his players for their solid 2-0 victory against FC Samartex in the Ghana Premier League over the weekend.The Still Believe lads showed impressive fighting spirit on Sunday to overcome their Week 8 opponent of the ongoing 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign at Tuba AstroTurf.Reflecting on the result in an interview with Dreams FC TV on Monday, Winfred Dormon expressed his satisfaction with the win, commending his players for a good performance on the matchday.“I think generally it was a decent performance. The result was appreciated. We scored a goal in either half, but I have to admit we have many things to correct. Overall, it was a good performance, a good result, but we still have a lot to do,” the Dreams FC coach said.Following the 2-0 win against FC Samartex, Dreams FC have climbed out of the relegation zone.However, with just one point separating Coach Dormon’s side and the teams in the red zone, they will need to win their next match against Karela United to move further away to safety.

Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo says he is fully focused on Bournemouth and enjoying his football despite growing transfer speculation linking him with several clubs.The 25-year-old, who joined the Cherries from Bristol City in 2023, has been in superb form since last season and was linked with a move away after former teammates Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, and Illia Zabarnyi secured big transfers during the summer window.Speaking to Sky Sports, Semenyo addressed the rumours about his future with Manchester United, Tottenham, and the other top clubs still interested."I don’t think about it too much," he said. "I try to stay present as much as I can. You see the news all the time, and I see it as well, but I try to keep focused. I’m enjoying my football here. If I’m not scoring goals, all that talk goes away.""When my teammates left, there was interest and back and forth with the club, but I knew the manager had something up his sleeve. We’ve kicked on like a house on fire, and I’m glad I stayed because I’m enjoying every moment,” he added.Semeny has scored six goals and registered three assists in 10 Premier League games...

Leeroy Owusu found the net in Odense Boldklub’s thrilling 4-2 victory over FC Nordsjaelland at the Right to Dream Park in Round 14 of the Danish Superligaen.The Dutch-Ghanaian defender struck in the 53rd minute with a calm finish to the bottom left corner after being set up by Jay-Roy Grot, giving OB a 2-1 lead. His goal sparked confidence in the team and delighted OB supporters who had travelled to Farum.Nordsjaelland had taken an early lead through Nicklas Røjkjær in the 16th minute, but Grot’s long-range strike after halftime levelled the game. Owusu’s well-timed run and precise shot completed the turnaround before Grot added two more goals in the 78th and 89th minutes to seal his hat-trick.Prince Amoako scored for Nordsjaelland in between, but OB’s counter-attacking power proved too much.Owusu’s composed display at right-back highlighted his growing influence this season. OB, now full of momentum, will next face Silkeborg on November 7th.

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.

Ghana international Gideon Mensah is happy at AJ Auxerre, with reports linking him to Portuguese giants FC Porto described as unfounded, Footy-Africa has reported.The left-back has been in fine form in France this season, but his representatives insist no formal contact has been made with the former UEFA Champions League winners. Mensah, 27, has been one of Auxerre’s standout performers, featuring in 10 matches and providing one assist. Although clubs such as Sheffield United and Royal Antwerp have shown interest, speculation involving FC Porto has been dismissed.According to Footy-Africa, sources close to the player confirmed that "contrary to recent reports, FC Porto have not made any move or expressed formal interest in Gideon Mensah."Mensah remains fully focused on Auxerre, where his contract runs until June 2026. While the French side could reportedly consider offers around €2.5 million, no negotiations are currently underway. For now, the Black Stars defender’s future remains firmly with Auxerre.

Praise continues to pour in for Greater Accras teenage sensation, Yussif Saani, whose dazzling displays at the MTN Elite U19 Championship have made him the talk of Ghanas football scene.

Spanish forward of Ghanaian descent, Nico Williams, is set to miss Athletic Club’s UEFA Champions League encounter against Newcastle United due to pubalgia discomfort.The youngster, per sources in Spain, has been playing through pain since the start of the 2025/26 football season.It is understood that the medical staff at Athletic Club is considering surgery for the younger of the Williams brothers to resolve the issue.As a result of the pain from the pubalgia, Nico Williams is a major doubt for his team’s trip to England for the midweek clash against Newcastle United.Should he miss the match, it will be a big blow for the La Liga outfit in their quest to progress to the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League.The encounter against Newcastle United is scheduled to kick off at 8 pm on Wednesday, November 5.Meanwhile, there are fears that if the issue is not immediately resolved, it can get worse and affect his chances of being in good condition for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Genoa stunned Sassuolo with a last-gasp winner from Leo Østigård to claim a dramatic 2–1 victory at the Mapei Stadium, after Domenico Berardi had earlier cancelled out Ruslan Malinovskyi’s first-half opener.

Ghanaian defender Rockson Yeboah was sent off as IFK Goteborg battled to a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Djurgarden in the Swedish Allsvenskan on Sunday.The 21-year-old, who started in defense for Goteborg, saw red in the 66th minute after receiving two yellow cards for reckless tackles within five minutes. His dismissal left Göteborg with ten men, forcing them to defend deep for the rest of the match.Djurgarden dominated possession with 60% of the ball and created more chances, recording 18 shots compared to Goteborg’s 13. Despite their control, they couldn’t find a breakthrough, thanks to a disciplined defensive display from the visitors after Yeboah’s exit.Yeboah had earlier come close to scoring when his shot from inside the box was blocked, moments before his first booking. His red card, however, shifted the momentum firmly in Djurgarden’s favor.The draw leaves Goteborg relieved but frustrated, as they turn their focus to their next league game against IFK Norrkoping on November 9.

Alfredo Pedullà analyses Milan’s 1-0 win over Roma at San Siro on Sunday evening, highlighting the Giallorossi’s strong start to the game before the Rossoneri took hold of the game and came away with all three points.

Lazio and Cagliari are all set to do battle at the Stadio Olimpico this evening, in what can be considered a must-win game for Maurizio Sarri’s side against a struggling Sardinian team.

Asante Kotoko midfielder Hubert Gyau has been named in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League Week 8 Team of the Week (ToTW). The youngster was in action for the Porcupine Warriors over the weekend in their clash against Karela United and put up an outstanding performance for his side.In the match played at Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Gyau scored two stunning goals to propel Kotoko to a 4-2 win at the end of the 90 minutes to ensure his team bagged all three points.After his standout performance, the 20-year-old has been named in the Team of the Week alongside his teammate Peter Amidu Acquah.In the Team of the Week put together by Fatau Dauda, two players from Hearts of Oak, Ransford Mensah and Hussein Mohammed, were also selected.Other players who made the cut include Hohoe United goalkeeper Kwaku Musah, Heart of Lions defender Yaw Danso, and Gold Stars striker Sampson Eduku.Check out the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League ToTW for Week 8 below.Meanwhile, Aduana FC have climbed to the top of the league standings at the end of matchday 8.The team leads former league leaders Medeama SC by a single point, and two points ahead of Gold Stars and Hearts of Oak, the teams in third and fourth places respectively.