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Young Apostles head coach Abu Hanan declined to criticise the referee after his side fell to a dramatic 2–1 defeat to Asante Kotoko, who secured victory through a contentious stoppage-time penalty.Hanan addressed the incident carefully, noting that his technical area vantage point made it difficult to assess the challenge."That’s football. In football, decisions are made. And when decisions are made, …

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko is calling on the club’s supporters to fill the TNA Stadium and push the team to victory this weekend.He believes the bond between the team and the fans can make the difference as they face a tough Bechem United side on Saturday.Tanko praised the loyal fans who have followed Medeama on the road in recent …

Milan approach the Derby della Madonnina against Inter with almost a full squad available to Massimiliano Allegri. The international break brought no new injuries, a welcome change after last month’s setback-filled pause, and two key players are back in contention. Adrien Rabiot and Christian Pulisic have both recovered, according to the latest reports from Tuttosport, giving Allegri important options in …

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has stressed the importance of winning their home matches in their quest to clinch the Ghana Premier League title at the end of the 2025/26 season.The Tarkwa-based side has been unbeaten at home this season, winning four games and drawing the other match.For coach Ibrahim Tanko, Medeama SC must continue to stay strong at …

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.

Bechem United assistant coach Mallam Yahaya is confident the team can beat league leaders Medeama Sporting Club this weekend. The Hunters are travelling to Tarkwa this weekend to face off with the Yellow and Mauves in what will be a tough Week 11 showdown in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Mallam Yahaya stressed the importance …

Asamoah Gyan remains disappointed that Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana endured a difficult qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of their group without a single victory, ending a run of more than twenty years of consistent AFCON participation. The failure has prompted widespread reflection, with many calling for a renewed approach before the 2026 World …

Bechem United defender Baba Moro is optimistic the team can defeat Medeama Sporting Club in their upcoming clash in the Ghana Premier League. The dependable centre-back is expected to start for the Hunters on Saturday, November 22, when they face off with the Yellow and Mauve outfit in Tarkwa.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Baba Moro disclosed that Bechem United players …

A Chelsea star is seemingly on the way out. (REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli) Chelsea’s summer spending spree — which exceeded £280 million — brought another wave of emerging talent to Stamford Bridge. Stars like Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Pedro, and Jorrel Hato have already made an impact, helping the Blues rise to third in the Premier League and perform …

Italy will be preparing for the World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland with two major dilemmas, even if Gennaro Gattuso has reiterated that his priority will be to work on the team’s mindset. The World Cup play-off draw, setting up a semi-final between Italy and Northern Ireland, has sparked a variety of reactions. Azzurri supporters have not been accustomed …

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has set his sights on a dominant victory against Bechem United in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.The Yellow and Mauves will face off with the Hunters on Saturday, November 22, in a Week 11 fixture of the ongoing 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Ibrahim Tanko assured …

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko is pleased with his team’s ability to grind out results, but he wants a better showing when they face Bechem United.The coach stressed that Medeama’s last league match, a 2-1 away win over Eleven Wonders, did not reflect the level he expects from his players.The victory in Techiman was hard-fought. Godknows Dzakpasu gave Medeama the lead …

Genoa coach Daniele De Rossi used his pre-match press conference ahead of the game against Cagliari to reflect on both his team’s preparations and Italy’s tricky path toward the 2026 World Cup. Asked about the Azzurri’s upcoming playoff, the former midfielder drew on personal memories from his time with the national team. “It happened to us too,” he recalled, with …

Italy have been drawn against Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semi-final, and will go on to face either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the play-off final should they qualify. Here is how the British nations reacted to ending up in the same section of the draw as Italy.  Italy finished second in Group I of World Cup …

Soccer Football – Ligue 1 – Rennes v Olympique Marseille – Roazhon Park, Rennes, France – August 15, 2025 Rennes' Ludovic Blas celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Stephane Mahe Manchester United are scouting young Rennes pair Jeremy Jacquet and Mohamed Kader Meite. Centre-back Jacquet and striker Meite have impressed for club and country, catching the eye of many top …