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Luciano Spalletti has confirmed his first Juventus squad following his appointment as head coach on Thursday, and has been forced to leave out two key first-team players in Kenan Yildiz and Lloyd Kelly.  Spalletti was appointed head coach of Juventus on Thursday, signing an initial short-term contract until the end of the 2025-26 season. He replaced Igor Tudor, who had …

Nations FC head coach Frimpong Manso has commended his players for putting up a spirited performance on Friday to secure a crucial point from their Ghana Premier League clash against Bechem United.The former Gold Stars coach led his new team into the Week 8 encounter today, having only been appointed three days ago.Despite the limited time with the team, Frimpong …

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is reportedly worried about Brennan Johnson. The Welsh International attacker has been impressive since joining the club from Nottingham Forest, but he can be quite inconsistent. Frank believes that the player has the quality to develop into a key player for Tottenham, but he needs to work on his consistency. It will be interesting to see …

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The Allianz Stadium, the regular home of Juventus, is among the potential host venues for both the 2028 and 2029 Europa League and Conference League finals, UEFA have confirmed.  On Friday, UEFA revealed a list of member associations who have officially expressed an interest in hosting its club competition finals in 2028 and 2029, i.e the Champions League, Europa League …

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren is looking ahead to Ghana’s clash with England with a realistic but determined mindset.England, ranked among the world’s best and reigning European champions, will provide a tough test for the Black Queens.For Bjorkegren, this match is more than just a friendly, it’s a valuable chance to assess Ghana’s growth, expose his players to …

Liverpool are keeping tabs on the situation of Harvey Elliott at Aston Villa. The 22-year-old midfielder joined the West Midlands club on loan from Liverpool during the summer window. They have an obligation to make the move permanent at the end of the season. Elliott has not been able to live up to the expectations at his new club. He …

Wa Power SC will aim to revive their season on Sunday when they host newly promoted Bolga All Stars at the Wa Malik Jabir Stadium in the 2025/26 Division One League campaign.The Wa-based side have endured an inconsistent start to the campaign, managing one win, two draws, and a loss in four matches. They have scored twice and conceded once …

Newcastle United remain interested in signing Alexander Sorloth from Atletico Madrid in the coming months. As per reports via SportWitness, Newcastle have sent scouts to watch the player in action. The 29-year-old Norwegian has struggled for regular opportunities at the Spanish club, and he might need to move on in order to play regularly. Julian Alvarez is currently the first-choice …

Brighton and Hove Albion forward Michelle Agyemang has vowed to return stronger after suffering a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury.The 19-year-old, on loan from Arsenal, sustained the injury during England’s 3-0 friendly win over Australia.The English-Ghanaian was stretchered off after a non-contact incident, with subsequent scans confirming the ACL tear.Agyemang’s setback brings an abrupt halt to what had been a …

Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly on signing the highly rated RB Salzburg winger Kerim Alajbegovic.  The 18-year-old has attracted the attention of top teams with his performance, and a report from Defensa Central claims that Real Madrid are interested in the player as well. Alajbegovic has seven goal contributions for Salzburg this season. Chelsea and Manchester United could certainly …

Vision FC head coach Nana Kweku Agyemang says his team is ready for a challenging but thrilling contest when they face Berekum Chelsea on Sunday. The Week 8 Ghana Premier League clash will take place at the Golden City Park, where both sides will be eager to improve their positions in the table. Vision FC sit 12th with eight points …

Vision FC head coach Nana Kweku Agyemang says his side will fight for their first away victory of the Ghana Premier League season when they face Berekum Chelsea on Sunday.The match, set for November 2 at the Golden City Park, comes as both teams look to improve their mid-table standings in the 2025/26 campaign.Vision FC currently sit 12th with eight …

Luciano Spalletti admits he was ‘surprised’ that one of his staff members, Daniele Baldini, decided not to follow him at Juventus. New Juventus coach Spalletti was unveiled at a press conference on Friday. The Italian tactician confirmed he had brought four staff members to the Allianz Stadium, but revealed one of his closest collaborators, Daniele Baldini, decided against joining him …

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko says his side will approach Saturdays Ghana Premier League clash against Hohoe United with a clear game plan. The league leaders travel to the Hohoe Sports Stadium for the Week 8 encounter, determined to maintain their position at the top of the table. Speaking to Medi TV ahead of the fixture, Tanko admitted that Hohoe …