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[caption id="attachment_1236039" align="alignnone" width="640"] 3F Superliga slutspils kamp mellem Brndby IF og Randers FC den 21. april 2025 p Brndby Stadion. Foto: Mikkel Johansen[/caption]Danish-Ghanaian midfielder Noah Nartey delivered a fine assist to help Brndby IF secure a convincing 41 win over Odense Boldklub in the Danish Superligaen on Monday evening at Nature Energy Park.Nartey, who started and lasted the full 90 minutes, impressed fans with his composed play and creativity. His precise pass in the 17th minute found Benjamin Tahirovic, who calmly slotted home to open the scoring for the visitors.Brndby continued their dominance as Nicolai Vallys doubled the lead in the 31st minute before Marko Divkovic made it three just before halftime. Despite a red card to Daniel Wass in the 76th minute, the visitors kept their momentum, with Filip Bundgaard adding a fourth in the 80th minute.OB managed a late consolation through James Gomez deep into stoppage time, but it was too little, too late.Brndbys 41 triumph keeps them in strong form ahead of their DBU Pokalen clash against Nordsjlland on October 30.

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo celebrates scoring with Justin Kluivert and Evanilson. (REUTERS/Ian Walton)

Former Ghana international Michael Essien has opened up on his admiration for Ivorian teenager Christ Inao Oulai.Oulai, 19, currently plays for Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor and is regarded as one of the most promising young talents in the division.According to Essien, who formerly played for Chelsea, he hopes to see Christ Inao Oulai playing for the English Premier League side in the future."I started following the Turkish Super League thanks to Christ Inao Oulaï, and I can say I'm a fan.“He's a top-level midfielder, and he's only 19 years old. I hope to see him one day wearing the Chelsea jersey,” Michael Essien told Sky Sports.Christ Inao Oulai was in action for Trabzonspor over the weekend and scored to seal a 2-0 victory for the team against Eyupspor.He now has one goal and two assists after making four appearances in the Turkish top-flight league in the ongoing 2025/26 season.

Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has urged the Black Queens to remain focused on their legacy and national pride amid the ongoing standoff over unpaid bonuses.Ayew visited the team at their base in Accra on Monday to show solidarity and motivate the players ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier second leg against Egypt.In his address, the former Ghana captain reminded the Queens of their impressive achievement at the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco, where they finished third to earn a return to the continental stage."You guys did something great a few months ago at the WAFCON," Ayew said, as quoted by Sporty FM. "It’s important that you don’t let this legacy be erased by noise and outside people talking [about unpaid bonuses]."He also appealed to the players to stay united and focused on the bigger picture. "I’ve been there as a player, and you are building something the Black Queens have never had. Don’t tarnish what you’ve achieved because of money. Yes, money is important, I’ll be the first to say that, but it’s about national pride."The Black Queens, who had boycotted training over unpaid $9,500 bonuses, have since resumed preparations...

Sky Sport Italia suggests that Juventus could meet face-to-face with Luciano Spalletti to discuss a potential appointment as Bianconeri head coach on Tuesday, and that the Old Lady are planning to offer a short-term contract with an option to renew. 

Medeama SC attacker Abdul Salam admitted that their narrow 1-0 victory over Swedru All Blacks was hard-fought but showed his side’s resilience.The Ghana Premier League leaders edged past All Blacks thanks to a 75th-minute strike from Kamaradini Mamudu. Despite the win, Salam acknowledged that the encounter was far from easy."The match was very tough. But like our slogan says we never give up. We didn’t give up and we managed to get the win. They really gave us a match. We will learn from our mistakes and up our game going forward," he said.Medeama currently lead the league table with 16 points, holding a narrow one-point advantage over Aduana Stars in second place. Their next challenge will be an away fixture against Hohoe United, who sit 10th with eight points.In their last five matches, Medeama have recorded three wins, one draw, and one loss, while Hohoe United have managed two victories and three defeats. The upcoming clash promises another test of Medeama’s determination and focus.

Joyful atmosphere as Black Queens players, GFA President Kurt Okraku, and officials sing and dance after training session#SportyFM pic.twitter.com/BnIa8tNtiz

Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero, Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson. (REUTERS/Peter Powell)

Kenan Yildiz has sent his best wishes to Igor Tudor, who was sacked from his position as head coach of Juventus on Monday: ‘All the best for the future’. 

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko has set his sights on another solid display as his side prepares to face Hohoe United in their next league fixture.Speaking after Medeama’s narrow 1-0 win over Swedru All Blacks, Tanko stressed the importance of maintaining focus and intensity as they look to defend their spot at the top of the league. Kamaradini Mamudu’s 75th-minute strike sealed the victory that kept Medeama ahead in the title race.“We are going there to defend our position on the table. We are leading the league table so we have to prepare very well and take something from the game. That’s what we are going to do,” he said.Medeama currently sit first with 16 points, holding a slender one-point lead over Aduana Stars in second place. Their recent form has been impressive, with three wins, one draw, and one defeat in their last five matches.Hohoe United, who sit 10th with eight points, have struggled for consistency, losing three of their last five games. However, playing at home could provide the boost they need to challenge the league leaders.

Juventus and Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon has expressed his support for his former colleague Luciano Spalletti, who is the current frontrunner to replace Igor Tudor as head coach of the Bianconeri. 

Medeama Sporting Club head coach Ibrahim Tanko was full of praise for his players on Sunday after their hard-fought 1-0 victory against Swedru All Blacks in the Ghana Premier League.The Tarkwa-based side hosted their opponent from Swedru at TnA Stadium on Sunday in a Week 7 encounter of the ongoing 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.Highly-rated defender Kamaradini Mamudu squandered a penalty kick in the first half but scored in the second half to earn all points for Medeama SC.Speaking in his post-match interview, Ibrahim Tanko shared concern about the poor performance of his players in the first half, but praised them for fighting to win the game at the end of the 90 minutes.“It was a really tough game, and I must admit this was the worst first half we played since I came here, but it’s all part of football. The most important thing is to have the three points, and this is what we have done. So, although it was hard, I congratulate the boys for fighting to get the three points,” Tanko said.Following the win against All Blacks, Medeama SC remain top of the Ghana Premier League standings after Week 7 with...

Nations FC talisman Emmanuel Annor has been named in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League Team of the Week (ToTW) for Week 7 after inspiring the team to beat Techiman Eleven Wonders 3-2.In the tough clash played at Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Annor put up an outstanding performance, scoring a hat-trick to secure all three points for his team at the end of the contest.For his spectacular outing, the talented midfielder has been named in the Team of the Week alongside several top performers from the weekend.The Team of the Week put together by Fatau Dauda has FC Samartex goalkeeper Musah Zakari in the post and a defensive set-up that includes Isaac Afful, Alex Boakye, Abdul Rahman Yaya, and Richmond Nsiah.The other players who made it into the Team of the Week are Samuel Nkrumah, Maxwell Arthur, Samuel Quansah, Samuel Atta Kumi, and Michael Ephson.Meanwhile, Bibiani Gold Stars interim head coach Nana Yaw Amankwah has been selected as the Coach of the Week for matchday 7 after leading his team to draw 2-2 with Hearts of Oak in a tough away match at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Jose Mourinho had an opportunity to discuss his time with Inter, and his rivalries with Milan and Juventus alongside Adriano Galliani and Gianluigi Buffon during a special event on Monday evening: ‘I have so much respect for him’. 

Gian Piero is bringing a clear identity to Roma, despite an up-and-down start to the season that has brought four home defeats across Serie A and the Europa League. The victory against Sassuolo over the weekend, however, rounded off by a Paulo Dybala winner, is a platform to build on from a technical and mental standpoint.