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Inter are concerned Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be ruled out for up to a month or more after the midfielder suffered a thigh injury in Saturday’s defeat away to Napoli.

Emmanuel Annor scored a hat-trick to inspire Nations FC back to winning ways following a nerve-wracking 3-2 victory over Eleven Wonders at the Dr Kwame Kyei Complex. The hosts, who had not won a game since the opening day, broke the deadlock after 15 minutes following a brilliant sole effort from Annor.The winger doubled the advantage ten minutes later after firing low past Eleven Wonders goalkeeper from the right side.The visitors responded just before half time after Frank Awere reduced the deficit to make it 2-1 before the break.Ten minutes into the second half, Annor struck again to complete his hat-trick during a dominant spell from Nations FC.However, the Abranekese-based club took their feet off the peddle as Eleven Wonders took the game to them in the final 30 minutes.Daniel Lomotey headed home with 17 minutes remaining as Eleven Wonders continue to pile the pressure on the hosts.Despite their spirited effort, Nations held on to secure an important home victory.

Substitute Clinton Kumi came off the bench to score twice in the closing stages as Samartex defeated Hohoe United 2-0  at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday afternoon.The game had been evenly contested for much of the afternoon, with both sides struggling to create clear chances. Head coach Christopher Ennin’s decision to introduce Kumi in the 70th minute proved decisive, as the forward brought renewed energy and sharpness to Samartex’s attack.With just three minutes of regulation time remaining, Kumi broke the deadlock with a smart close-range finish that sent the home fans into celebration. He then sealed victory in the 90th minute, reacting quickest inside the box to double the advantage and secure all three points.The win extends Samartex’s unbeaten run and lifts them to fourth place on the league table, continuing their impressive start to the season. Hohoe United, meanwhile, remain 10th, still searching for consistency away from home.

Berekum Chelsea held Young Apostles to a 1-1 draw at the Wenchi Sports Complex on Sunday, a result that eased some of the mounting pressure on head coach Samuel Boadu.Chelsea took the lead through an own goal midway in the game, but their advantage was short-lived as Huseine Issah equalised for Young Apostles to ensure a share of the spoils.While the draw extends Chelsea’s winless run to four matches, it at least stops their sequence of defeats and gives Boadu a temporary reprieve after a difficult fortnight. His side showed better organisation and urgency compared to recent outings, but they were again undone by lapses in concentration at key moments.For Young Apostles, the result maintains their unbeaten streak, now stretching to five matches, continuing their impressive start to life in the Premier League.Next up, Young Apostles will travel to face Bibiani GoldStars, while Berekum Chelsea return home for a crucial encounter against Vision FC. For Boadu, the draw may have bought him some time, but victory in the next fixture remains essential.

[caption id="attachment_1261070" align="alignnone" width="794"] Didi Dramani[/caption]Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has argued that his teams 2-2 draw against Gold Stars in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday afternoon was not a fair result.According to the coach, the Phobians dominated both halves of the Week 7 encounter at Accra Sports Stadium and should have picked all three points.We definitely should have won the game hands down. First 15 minutes, we created some good chances, but I still think we need to improve our decision-making. In the second half, we still dominated play. We played in their half, Didi Dramani said.Looking ahead to upcoming fixtures, the Hearts of Oak head coach stressed that his team must continue working hard to improve in all areas.When we lost our balance is when they capitalised on. Going forward, we need to make the right decisions. There is a lot we need to improve for us, Didi Dramani added.Following the draw with Gold Stars on Sunday, Hearts of Oak have dropped to sixth place in the Ghana Premier League standings with 13 points.The Phobians will next face off with Holy Stars on Sunday, November 2. 

Spanish giants Barcelona are reportedly monitoring Marseille striker Mason Greenwood, with a potential move that could reunite him with fellow Englishman Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan at the Camp Nou.

Medeama returned to the top of the Ghana Premier League table after edging Swedru All Blacks 1-0 at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Sunday.It was a much-needed win for the Mauves and Yellows, who had dropped points at home against Samartex the previous weekend. Head coach Ibrahim Tanko’s confidence before the game was reflected in his team’s performance, as they showed composure, dominated key moments, and kept a clean sheet.The only goal of the match came in the 70th minute when Kamaradini Mamudu found the net with a great finish that calmed the home fans and gave Medeama control. The hosts managed the game well afterward, limiting All Blacks to few chances and defending their slender lead resolutely.Statistically, Medeama enjoyed 55 percent possession compared to All Blacks’ 45 percent. They registered 13 total shots with eight on target, while the visitors managed just three attempts, two of which troubled the goalkeeper. The numbers underlined Medeama’s superiority and attacking intent throughout the encounter.The victory gives Medeama a three-point cushion at the top of the table. They will next travel to Hohoe to face Hohoe United, while Swedru All Blacks, now sitting 13th, return home to take...

The interim head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, Nana Yaw Amankwah, has expressed his satisfaction with the team’s 2-2 draw against Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League.The team from Bibiani laboured on Saturday afternoon to hold the Phobians to a pulsating draw at the Accra Sports Stadium in their Week 7 clash of the 2025/26 league campaign, ensuring that they secured a crucial point.Speaking in his post-match interview, Nana Yaw Amankwah praised his players for a good performance away from home, adding that he is happy with the point.“Our boys are now picking very well, and we know we are going to do well in this game and no wonder we did well.“In the second half, we changed the strategy because we knew we could break them. We knew they were weak in the counterattack, and we took advantage of that,” the Gold Stars interim coach said.The result today leaves Gold Stars in 4th place in the Ghana Premier League standings with 13 points. They are on the same points as Hearts of Oak in 6th place.

[caption id="attachment_1270099" align="alignnone" width="1280"] Karela move to 7th on the league standings with 12 points[/caption]Karela United made light work of Bechem United at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday, October 26, 2025 to return to winning ways.Two first half goals from Yahaya Abdul-Rahman and Bless Ege were enough to secure the hosts' first win in four matches.The Pride and Passion raced into a 15th-minute lead after Abdul-Rahman met Ali Alhassan's cross to slot home the opener.Ege won a penalty on 41 minutes and despatched the spot-kick with power and precision to double their advantage.Last weekend's win over Vision FC offered the Hunters some respite from their poor start to the campaign. The visitors were hoping to secure their second victory of the season but couldn't find answers to Karela's firepower.Bechem United will look to bounce back when they return to the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park to host Nations FC for their next match.Karela United will also be on the road to face Asante Kotoko in tricky fixture. 

Elia Caprile proved once again today that he is a great goalkeeper and Cagliari made a wise decision demanding at least €18m to sell in the summer, as now he’ll be worth more.

Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a potential move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham, according to the Express.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic had been linked with a return to Serie A, above all for Juventus, but the ex-Lazio midfielder has renewed his contract with Al-Hilal.

Paulo Dybala admits he was getting ‘pressure’ to score his first Serie A goal of the season, while Lorenzo Pellegrini sees Roma improvements in a 1-0 win at Sassuolo.

Gian Piero Gasperini reveals why the Paulo Dybala and Bryan Cristante tactical experiments go way back, as Roma beat Sassuolo and turn to their next ‘absolute priority.’

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.