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Black Starlets head coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, inspired students of SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College in Tema Community 6 with a career guidance session on Friday, October 17, 2025.Dr Ogum, who recently guided the Black Starlets to their first AFCON qualification since 2017 during the WAFU B U17 Championship in Ivory Coast, was invited to speak on career development and purposeful decision-making among young people.Sharing insights from his journey as a sports psychologist, educationist, and professional coach, Dr Ogum urged students to pursue their passions with discipline, resilience, and integrity. He reminded them that success has many paths and encouraged them to align their career choices with their strengths and values.“Every student has a unique talent and purpose,” he said. “It’s important to identify what drives you and stay committed to it, even when challenges come your way.”Students and faculty described the session as enlightening and motivating, noting that Dr Ogum’s message reinforced the importance of education, focus, and mentorship in achieving lifelong goals.

Serie B side Sampdoria have officially sacked coach Massimo Donati following a poor start to the season, as Jose Mourinho’s assistant Salvatore Foti is ready to take over.

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Dutch-Ghanaian attacker Ernest Poku produced an outstanding performance to help Bayer Leverkusen secure an important away win over Mainz 05 in the German Bundesliga on Saturday.The 21-year-old, who joined the German outfit in the summer started and lasted 79 minutes as his outfit cruised to a 4-3 victory at the MEWA ARENA.The former AZ Alkmaar star played a pivotal role by serving an assist, contributing to Leverkusens success in the much-anticipated clash.Spain international Alejandro Grimaldo shot the visitors into the lead in 11th-minute after converting perfectly from the sport before Christian Kofane doubled the advantage for Leverkusen in the 24th-minute after being set up by the Dutch-Ghanaian winger.In the 34th-minute mark, the home team pulled one back through Jae-Sung Lee, ensuring his side stay up in the match. Before the break, Grimaldo grabbed his second goal of the match as Leverkusen went to recess with a 3-1 lead.Germany international Nadiem Amiri scored from the spot to reduce the deficit for the host in the 71st-minute before Martin Terrier scored to seal victory for the visitors three minutes to full time.Meanwhile, Armindo Sieb stoppage time goal was not enough to save his outfit from defeat in the much-anticipated clash.Since joining Leverkusen, Ernest Poku has scored two goals and provided an assists in six German Bundesliga appearances this season.

According to Telegraph Sport, former Italy and Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini is a strong contender for Nottingham Forest after Ange Postecoglou was sacked.

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.

Italy's Mateo Retegui and Moise Kean. (REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo)

Napoli director Giovanni Manna gives injury updates on Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund ahead of the clash with Torino. ‘There’s no point running risks when we have many games.’

Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund are added to the injury list for Napoli in today’s trip to Torino, putting them in doubt for the Champions League against PSV Eindhoven.

Lorenzo Lucca, David Neres and Billy Gilmour step in for injury-hit Napoli, joining Kevin De Bruyne for the trip to Giovanni Simeone’s Torino.

Lecce and Sassuolo both wasted golden scoring opportunities in a disappointing stalemate with a distinct lack of quality.

Pisa and Verona are still looking for their first wins of the season, as they both failed to convert promising chances in this relegation dogfight draw.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs interested in Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.

Lazio's Nuno Tavares and Matteo Guendouzi. (REUTERS/Alberto Lingria)

Maurizio Sarri is aware Lazio will ‘suffer’ this season, but admits he would have left ‘any other club’ with a transfer ban, but not the Biancocelesti.