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Ghana U20 head coach Maxwell Konadu has invited a second batch of players to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram as preparations continue for the 2026 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship.The newly selected group is expected to report to camp on Monday, November 24, 2025.This phase of the exercise features standout performers from the maiden MTN Elite U19 …

Scott McTominay’s resurgence at Napoli under Antonio Conte has not gone unnoticed across Europe, with CaughtOffside sources reporting that a return to the Premier League could be on the horizon. The Scottish midfielder, who joined the Serie A giants from Manchester United in the summer of 2024, has been one of the best performers in Italy this season since joining …

Verona look to Giovane and Gift Orban in a home game against Mateo Pelegrino’s Parma. It kicks off at 12:30 CET (11:30 GMT) at the Stadio Bentegodi in Verona. The home side are still looking for their first win in Serie A this season, while Parma are winless away from home with two draws and three defeats. Verona are without …

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti admits he introduced David Openda and Jonathan David ‘late’ in a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina. Juventus coach Spalletti admits Openda and David should have played longer in a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina at the Stadio Franchi on Saturday. The two summer signings spent most of the game on the bench and were only introduced at minute …

Despite growing scrutiny and recent disappointing results, Liverpool manager Arne Slot continues to have the full backing of the club’s ownership group, who have decided to give the Dutchman until the New Year to turn the season around. The decision reflects a belief within the Fenway Sports Group (FSG) hierarchy that Slot remains the right man to lead the team …

Ahead of the Derby della Madonnina, the Football Italia writers have all chosen their ideal combined XI players from Inter and AC Milan, but what would your version be? It kicks off at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, also known as San Siro, at 19.45 GMT on Sunday. While the Nerazzurri have had by far the better results overall in Serie …

Here’s the magic of the Scudetto derby Chivu targets the top spot and a +5 on the Rossoneri with Lautaro and Thuram. Allegri for the overtaking of the Nerazzurri with Leao and Pulisic. Not just the Madonnina at stake Chiuv: ‘No more pranks’ Allegri: ‘They are favourites.’ Antonio’s response to a week of criticism Neres’ brace, Lang scores too. Useless …

The Premier League title race took a dramatic twist this weekend as both Liverpool and Manchester City suffered shock defeats, opening the door for Arsenal to seize control, provided they can make the most of it when they face Tottenham on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta, fully aware of the magnitude of the moment, has reportedly called an …

Liverpool’s disastrous afternoon at Anfield drew a sharp response from former England captain Wayne Rooney, who didn’t hold back in his assessment of Arne Slot’s struggling side following their 3-0 home defeat to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest. Before the international break, the Reds suffered a 3-0 defeat against Manchester City. Although it was a disastrous result for Arne Slot’s side, it …

Liverpool suffered a shock 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest at Anfield. It was their sixth defeat in their last seven Premier League matches and it was another performance that should worry Arne Slot and the fans. The defending Premier League champions did not look like winning the match at any stage. With players like Alexander Isak, Mohamed Salah and Cody …

Premier League resumed after the international break and for Liverpool, nothing really changed. They went into the international break with a 3-0 defeat against Manchester City. They resume the Premier League campaign with a 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest. More worrying was the fact that this defeat came at Anfield, Liverpool’s fortress. It was their sixth defeat in last seven …

The race to sign Nottingham Forest defender Murillo is getting intense with clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona all showing interest in the defender. The 23-year-old centre-back, who has impressed since arriving in the Premier League, is now being courted by several European heavyweights, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside. Chelsea have been tracking Murillo closely since …

Ibrahim Sulemana has marked his first appearance for Serie A side Bologna in the 3-0 victory over Udinese in Udine.The 22-year-old climbed off the bench to help the Rossoblu to a convincing victory, enjoying 12 minutes of the match after replacing Giovanni Fabbian.Sulemana joined the Red and Blues in the summer transfer window on loan from Atalanta, but waited for …

Gor Mahia trainer CK Akonnor has been named Coach of the Month (October) in the Kenyan Premier League.The former Black Stars coach recorded a 100-percentage win; kept three clean sheets and conceded zero goals.Akonnor pocketed Sh75,000 (GH 6,387.60) for winning SportPesa League's Coach of the Month award.On Saturday, 22 November 2025, Gor Mahia beat Tusker 1 – 0 at home …

It is a fair testament to Napoli’s growing status at a club when they can attract criticism from a seemingly enviable position. After the 2-0 loss at Bologna a fortnight ago, there was talk of ‘crisis’ at Napoli, with growing tensions speculated upon in the media between Antonio Conte and the club’s upper management. However, two weeks later and the …