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GFA Executive Council member Frederick Acheampong has come to the defence of Asante Kotoko following their exit from the 2025 CAF Confederation Cup.Kotoko were comprehensively beaten 6-1 on aggregate by Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club, prompting criticism from sections of the public who described the result as embarrassing for Ghanaian club football.Speaking on Kessben FM, Acheampong, popularly known as Achie, …

The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has expressed concern over the Black Stars’ lack of creativity in midfield.He believes the national team currently has no player capable of consistently creating scoring chances.Speaking to Sporty FM, Boamah identified Daniel Kofi Kyereh of Freiburg as the last player who effectively fulfilled that creative role before suffering an anterior …

Patrick Vieira is set to leave Genoa, so Grifone legend Domenico Criscito is expected to go on the bench against Sassuolo on Monday, while the club has also sounded out Paolo Vanoli. Vieira and Genoa are set to part company ahead of a Serie A match against Sassuolo on Monday. We had already reported that Genoa had run out of …

Arsenal are currently conceding just 0.25 goals per game in all competitions this season – a better average than the Chelsea team of 2004/05. That legendary Jose Mourinho side strolled to victory in the Premier League title race that year, conceding a record low number of just 15 goals in 38 games. The previous record had been Arsenal’s, when they …

The coach: ‘Juve worthy of the title’ Debut in Cremona at 20:45 without Yildiz Perfect touches and passes. Nobody makes as many as the Croat in the league. Milan revolves around him and recover Leao against Roma. He never stops, but he misses the goal Napoli, there’s Paz. Conte for the +3, the Como talent in Diego’s temple. Mbappé: ‘I …

Much has been made of Arsenal being overly reliant on goals from set pieces this season, but Manchester City are even more reliant on Erling Haaland. The Norway international has been in fantastic form this season, scoring 15 goals in his first 12 games in all competitions. In the Premier League, he has 11 in 9 games, and stats show …

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has spoken out on his situation, making it clear he still feels he’s getting backing from the club’s owners and directors. The Reds are currently on an awful run of form, falling to a surprise sequence of six defeats from their last seven games in all competitions. Even before that run, Liverpool were conceding a lot …

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing an ambitious move to sign an elite young talent from one of their major Premier League rivals. The Red Devils could do with strengthening in midfield at the moment, and it seems one name on their list is Andrey Santos from their big six rivals Chelsea. That’s according to a report from Football Insider, though …

Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo has spoken out on the transfer speculation in the news at the moment after his superb form in the Premier League. The Ghana international has started the season with six goals and three assists in nine Premier League games, making him one of the most in-form attacking players in the country. Only Erling Haaland has more …

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is reportedly being monitored by Everton as a potential transfer target as he’s now unlikely to join Bayern Munich permanently. The Senegal international left Chelsea for a loan move to Bayern in the summer, and he’s not had the best start to life at the Allianz Arena. With just two goals in his first ten games …

Liverpool should look to leverage Real Madrid’s interest in Alexis Mac Allister into a major transfer coup by engineering a stunning swap deal. Recent reports have suggested that Real Madrid are preparing a January move for the World Cup winner. Mac Allister has previously admitted his desire to play in La Liga, although insisting that he is happy at Liverpool. …

Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Brentford midfielder Fabio Carvalho. Carvalho has been linked with the Whites in the past as well, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him in January. However, Graeme Bailey believes that it is highly unlikely that Brentford will sanction his departure to …

Leeds United midfielder Ao Tanaka could be dropped for the upcoming Premier League clash against Brighton. Daniel Farke has a fully fit squad at his disposal for the upcoming match, but Tanaka could be dropped after his mediocre performances. The midfielder recently admitted that he is still adapting to the demands of Premier League football, and he is looking to …

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira is under a lot of pressure after a disappointing start to the season. Wolves are yet to pick up a single victory in the Premier League, and Pereira could be shown the door soon. It will be interesting to see if he can help his team turn things around in the coming weeks. Wolves are …

Quick take: Transfer watch: this move could reshape selection options and tactical balance in coming weeks. If incentives and add-ons are confirmed, expect follow-up negotiations or medicals to move quickly. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.