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Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has become one of the Premier League’s standout wingers this season, leading all wide players with nine goal contributions.The Bournemouth attacker also tops the charts for shot-creating actions (30) and ranks fifth for successful take-ons (15), reflecting his growing influence and attacking maturity.Semenyo’s explosive form has made him one of the hottest properties in English football, with several top clubs already circling ahead of next summer’s transfer window. Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United were among those who showed strong interest in him during the just-ended summer window.In response, Bournemouth moved swiftly to secure his long-term future, handing him a new contract running until the summer of 2030, a clear signal of their intent to ward off potential suitors.Semenyo, who joined the Cherries from Bristol City in January 2023, continues to be a key figure for Bournemouth as his stock rises rapidly in the Premier League.

Asante Kotoko have been dealt a major blow after young defender Shayibu Abubakar sustained a serious knee injury during the team’s training session on Wednesday. The incident occurred when Abubakar collided with teammate Morifing Donzo in a challenge that left him in severe pain. The club’s medical team attended to him immediately before transferring him to Accra for further assessment.Subsequent MRI scans confirmed that the 20-year-old had suffered anterior cruciate, lateral, and collateral ligament tears, an injury expected to keep him out for a lengthy period.Abubakar had only recently returned from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for several weeks. Recognised as one of Kotoko’s promising young defenders, he will return to Kumasi to consult a specialist and decide on the next phase of his recovery.His absence means Kotoko will be without his services for their CAF Confederation Cup first-leg tie against Wydad Athletic Club at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Reflo Ghana Limited has partnered with the Ghana Football Association to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an educational session for young female athletes at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.The Chief Executive Officer of Reflo Ghana Limited, Rebecca Osam, led the session, teaching the players how to conduct self-breast examinations and stressing the importance of regular checks and proper hygiene during menstruation. She urged the young athletes to stay disciplined and excel in their football careers, saying, “I am a strong advocate for women’s empowerment and proud to be among young girls passionate about football.”Rebecca Osam further encouraged the players to take the lessons seriously, noting that early detection of breast cancer saves lives. She also highlighted the need for menstrual hygiene, acknowledging the challenges female players face during their periods.To support the athletes, Reflo Ghana Limited donated quality sanitary pads to the U15 Elite Girls at the centre. The company is a leading producer of sanitary pads and baby diapers, dedicated to providing reliable and high-quality products for its customers.

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.

Diogo Monteiro’s time at Leeds United came to an end in the summer, and he left West Yorkshire to join FC Arouca in Portugal’s Primeira Liga.

Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon has charged his players to target a win against Nations FC in their next match in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign against Nations FC.The coach and his boys, in their last outing, suffered a 2-1 defeat to Medeama Sporting Club at TnA Stadium.For Winfred Dormon, the result of that close contest was heartbreaking.Speaking in a pre-match interview ahead of Dreams FCs Week 6 encounter against Nations FC, the coach stressed the importance of bagging all three points from the match after going five games without a win.Preparations for our next game against Nations FC have been very good. From a heartbreaking Medeama loss, we quickly returned the team to training, did some video analysis on the things we got right and wrong.We intensified the preparations, we have done some individual talks and group talks. As a team, we have lifted the confidence of the boys. We have to make sure we beat the next opponent, and our next opponent is Nations FC, Winfred Dormon told Dreams FC TV.The Ghana Premier League Week 6 contest between Dreams FC and Nations FC will be played on Saturday, October 18, and is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm at Tuba AstroTurf.  

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee could be on his way out of the club during the January transfer window.

Dreams Football Club brushed aside Sporting Club FC 3-1 in a friendly match on Wednesday ahead of their Ghana Premier League clash against Nations FC next weekend.The Still Believe side has struggled to compete in the Ghanaian top-flight league since the 2025/26 campaign commenced.After playing five matches in the division, the team has failed to record a single win. Dreams FC are currently ranked 17th out of the 18 clubs in the Ghana Premier League, having lost four games and drawn the other one.Determined to turn things around, Coach Winfred Dormon and his side engaged lower-division side Sporting Club FC in a friendly match today.In the warm-up game, Dreams FC showed an improved performance, beating the opponent 3-1 at the end of the exercise.Coach Winfred Dormon, after the match, is confident of a victory against Nations FC in the teams next outing in the Ghana Premier League.He has assured fans that preparations have been very good in the last few days, and his players are approaching the upcoming league match with the right mentality and correct attitude.The Week 6 encounter between Dreams FC and Nations FC will be played on Saturday, October 18.The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm at Tuba AstroTurf.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keeping tabs on the Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin. 

Matias Soulé confirms he has already turned down Italy before and would do so again, because ‘my objective is to play for Argentina.’

Chelsea are interested in signing the Lazio defender Mario Gila in the coming months.

The head coach of Dreams FC, Winfred Dormon, has indicated that his team will approach their next match in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League with the right mentality and attitude. The team is winless in the first five matches of the ongoing league campaign, a poor run that has left the side in the relegation zone heading into Week 6.Speaking ahead of what will be a tough encounter against Nations FC in the next matchday, Winfred Dormon has described the opponent as a top side but insists his team has what it takes to take all three points.According to him, Dreams FC are taking this next match seriously and will push for their first win of the league campaign.Nations FC have always been a threat to us. Last season, they came to beat us here 1-0, so we are taking this game seriously, we are approaching it with the correct mentality, the correct attitude, and we want to make sure that we go into games like this. If we want to win games, then it must start from this game, Winfred Dormon said.The Week 6 Ghana Premier League encounter between Dreams FC and Nations FC is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm at Tuba AstroTurf on Saturday, October 18.  

Roma legend Francesco Totti makes a rather surprising prediction for this weekend’s clash between the Giallorossi and Inter, when asked to tip the most decisive player. ‘It’ll be a battle.’

Victor Kristiansen is facing an uncertain future at Leicester City, and he could be on his way out of the club soon, as per Hull Live.