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Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu has expressed his hope for a swift recovery for Ghana midfielder Francis Abu, who suffered a serious injury during the Kirin Challenge Cup match on Friday.Speaking with sincerity after the game, Moriyasu said, "I hope that Francis will be able to play football again as soon as possible." The injury occurred early in the second …

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu has defended midfielder Tanaka Ao after the player apologised for the challenge that left Ghana’s Francis Abu with a serious injury during Friday’s Kirin Challenge Cup match in Nagoya.Tanaka had offered a public apology following the match, saying, "I’m sorry about today," after his tackle resulted in Abu being stretchered off and later taken to …

A new bid for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reportedly can’t be ruled out in this January’s transfer window. That’s according to Sky Sports, with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham all lurking for the Ghana international after his superb form in the Premier League. The report notes that Manchester United were also keen on Semenyo in the summer, …

Liverpool are reportedly eyeing up two major signings from Bayern Munich as they target both Serge Gnabry and Dayot Upamecano for next summer. The Reds are said to have enquired about Gnabry in recent times, with the Germany international yet to agree a new contract at the Allianz Arena, though Juventus are also keen on him. On top of that, …

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the transfer of South American wonderkid Deinner Ordonez, according to leading journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Blues look to have moved quickly to reach an agreement for Ordonez, who had also been linked as someone Liverpool were keeping a close eye on, as per the Daily Mail. The reporter for that piece, Lewis Steele, has …

Leeds United have had a mediocre start to the Premier League campaign, and they are going through a rough patch right now. They will be desperate to get their season back on track, and they look to survive in the top. Meanwhile, as the January transfer window approaches, they are preparing to cope with the potential exit of some players. …

Leicester City defender Wout Faes has been linked with a move away from the club when the transfer window reopens. The 27-year-old Belgian defender has not been at his best this season, and he has been criticised for his performances at both club and international level. The defender is fighting for a place in the Belgian national team, and a …

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. The 28-year-old wants to take on a new challenge, and he’s ready to leave the club in January. According to a report from Bolavip, West Ham are willing to negotiate the player’s exit in January, and there is a verbal agreement …

Former Ghana striker Augustine Ahinful has urged the Black Stars to attach more seriousness to high-profile friendlies after their 2–0 defeat to Japan in the 2025 Kirin Cup.The game is part of Ghana's preparations for the 2026 World Cup.He believes such matches offer important preparation for major competitions and must be approached with stronger planning and focus.Ahinful, speaking on TV3, …

Crystal Palace attacker Hindolo Mustapha is currently on loan at German club FC Nuremberg. The young attacker was sent out on loan so that he could gain valuable first-team experience and continue his development with regular football. However, the loan move has not worked out for him. It seems likely that the player could return to the London club in …

Captain of Ghana’s Black Stars, Jordan Ayew, has extended support to midfielder Francis Abu following his injury during the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday.Abu who started the encounter between the Asian country and the West African powerhouse suffered a  horrendous broken leg injury and had to be substituted in the second half.Devastated by the news of the injury, Jordan Ayew …

West Ham United signed El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague during the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old has already established himself as an important player for the club. The London club paid £19 million to get the deal done, and the investment has clearly paid off so far. He is impressing in the Premier League regularly, and he will …

Arne Slot. (REUTERS) Liverpool’s title defence has unravelled far quicker than anyone anticipated. After Arne Slot’s brilliant debut campaign ended with Premier League glory, many expected the Reds to kick on. Instead, the 2025/26 season has become a worrying slide. Five defeats in their last seven outings — including a bruising 3-0 loss to Manchester City — have left Liverpool …

The Milo U-13 Champions League is set to return in December after a six-year absence, marking a significant revival of one of Ghanas most recognisable youth football initiatives. The competition was halted during the COVID period, but organisers say the new edition will introduce a refreshed structure and wider pathways for emerging players. The relaunch took place at Nestl Ghanas …

Football Italia expert Alfredo Pedullà responds to recent criticism of Kenan Yildiz and the new Juventus contract offer, noting the club has to build the team around his talent. There are plenty of issues that need to be discussed, including Italy’s World Cup qualifying campaign, and the concern at Napoli over the injury to crucial midfielder Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa. …