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Bibiani Gold Stars deepened the woes of relegation-threatened Eleven Wonders after beating the hosts at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday, January 4, 2026 in a five-goal thriller.Eleven Wonders had the temerity to strike first through Eden Kofi Asamoah just seven minutes into the game.Bright Boakye restored parity for Gold Stars in the 18th minute before Samuel Atta Kumi put the put the defending champions in front on 23 minutes.William Danquah made it 2-2 ten minutes later and the score remained the same at halftime.Emmanuel Agyei scored on 59 minutes to not only ensure the visitors led for the second time in the game but also sealed victory Shmid's team.The Miners move into second place after the victory, two points behind league leaders Medeama SC.Despite the spirited fight Eleven Wonders put up today, they remain rooted to the bottom of the league standings.Gold Stars travel to Bechem United while Eleven Wonders host Basake Holy Stars for their next matches.

Medeama SC closed the first round of the Ghana Premier League in commanding fashion, finishing top of the table and carrying their momentum into the new year after a hard-fought 10 victory over Hearts of Oak on Sunday.

West Ham are bracing for a significant departure this January, with experienced midfielder Guido Rodriguez reportedly nearing a loan move to Serie A giants Juventus.

Nations FC were held at home by a stubborn Karela United to conclude the first round of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League in competitive fashion.The host missed the chance to secure victory at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex after Emmanuel Annor missed a penalty in the second halfIn a keenly contested game, the host came close early through a free kick which was blocked by a Karela wall. A few minutes later, Karela United responded through a corner kick, which was cleared by the defence of Nations FC.With both sides failing to take their chances, the tempo of the match began to wane down as the referee ended the first half.After the break, Nations FC began to ask questions and, after a spell of dominance, earned a penalty which they failed to convert after a heroic save by Ganiu Mohammed.Karela maintained their composure, defending resolutely despite facing a hostile reaction from Nations FC’s fans.As the clock ran down, the hosts pushed forward with hopes of a late winner, but Karela responded well.

A report coming out of Spain has made an extraordinary claim that Sunderland are hoping to prise one of Barcelona’s top talents from Camp Nou to the Stadium of Light for big money.

Eyewitness tells the what happened last night when Kotoko allegedly tried to do juju against Swedru All Blacks pic.twitter.com/MpLtFItZr5

Incredible late drama unfolded at Craven Cottage as Fulham snatched a dramatic equaliser right at the death.

[caption id="attachment_1281818" align="alignnone" width="1046"] Kelvin Ahiable celebrates his goal[/caption]Dreams FC shook off last weekend's disappointing defeat to Bibiani Gold Stars to secure a 2-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars at the Tuba Astro Turf on Sunday, January 4, 2026.'The Still Believe' also climbed out of the relegation zone thanks to two second half goals.An evenly-contested first half ended goalless but Seidu Suraj broke the deadlock for the hosts after recess in the 72nd minute.Kelvin Ahaible scored at the death to seal a third consecutive home victory for Winfred Dormon's team.The defeat means Holy Stars drop to 14th in the league standings as they failed to make it two wins on the spin.Dreams FC face Heart of Lions next while Basake Holy Stars will be on the road again to relegation-threatened Eleven Wonders.

Bechem United secured a vital 1-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday afternoon to climb out of the relegation zone.The Hunters responded strongly after their recent heavy 6-0 defeat against Asante Kotoko, producing a resilient and clinical performance to claim all three points in front of their home supporters.The win extends Bechem’s impressive run at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, where they have now suffered just one defeat this season, and marks their third consecutive home victory.The contest was intense from the opening exchanges, with both sides battling for control. However, Bechem showed greater urgency and desire, a commitment that paid off in the 62nd minute when Emmanuel Abban found the breakthrough to settle the contest.The result lifts Bechem United out of the bottom three, while Berekum Chelsea drop into the relegation zone, replacing their hosts.Bechem will look to build on this momentum when they host Bibiani Gold Stars in their next league fixture. Berekum Chelsea, meanwhile, face another tough test on the road as they prepare to take on Asante Kotoko in their upcoming match.

Paolo Vanoli reveals Fiorentina were dealing with far more problems than people realised this week, while match winner Moise Kean wasn’t even meant to be on the bench against Cremonese.

New Torino director of sport Gianluca Petrachi confirms they will ‘make changes’ in the January transfer window, preparing a revolution to suit the 3-5-2 formation.

Moise Kean came off the bench after a tough week to score the Fiorentina winner against Cremonese. ‘The club always helped me, now it’s my turn.’

Aston Villa are reportedly prepared to part ways with midfielder Ross Barkley this month, as the club looks to navigate financial constraints while sustaining a surprise Premier League title charge.

Fenerbahce are reportedly plotting a January move for Milan forward Christopher Nkunku just six months into his Rossoneri tenure, but an official offer has not yet been made and there is still a long way to go before the two parties agree on a valuation according to the latest updates.