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Asante Kotoko have penned a message to fans of the club following their disastrous showing in Morocco on Friday in the CAF Confederation Cup against Wydad Athletic Club.The Porcupine Warriors were thumped 5-1, losing the tie against Wydad 6-1 on aggregate and suffering elimination from the competition in the second round.The defeat has left fans of the club fuming coupled …

Lorenzo Lucca would be Rasmus Hojlund’s natural replacement, but Antonio Conte might pick David Neres against Inter, while Nerazzurri forward Ange-Yoan Bonny has proved to be a perfect backup to Marcus Thuram. Napoli and Inter meet at the Stadio Maradona today, but Partenopei and Nerazzurri come to this game in very different forms. Napoli have lost the last two games …

Reports suggesting that Bayern Munich have added Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes to their transfer shortlist have been firmly denied by Christian Falk. Contrary to claims circulating in recent days, Bayern have no active interest in pursuing the Portuguese playmaker, who is believed to be seeking an improved contract at Old Trafford. While Fernandes’ name naturally carries weight in European …

Napoli legend Careca is confident that Carlo Ancelotti is ‘the right man’ for Brazil to win the World Cup. Ancelotti was appointed as the new Brazil coach in May and will lead the Seleçao at the 2026 World Cup. “He has a great history, and he’s a great coach,” Careca told Gazzetta. “He has worked in many countries with players …

Napoli legend Careca insists that Scott McTominay remains the ‘key player’ for the Partenopei, but criticism of Kevin De Bruyne are not justified. Napoli host Inter at the Stadio Maradona today, but the Partenopei need a reaction after suffering two consecutive defeats across Serie A and the Champions League. One of the big talking points at the Stadio Maradona concerns …

Asante Kotokos Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, has revealed that midfielder Albert Amoahs move to Libyan club Al Ahli Benghazi was completed just hours after the teams 5-1 defeat to Wydad Athletic Club on Friday.The Porcupine Warriors confirmed Amoahs departure barely two hours after the final whistle, with the deal reportedly sealed for an undisclosed fee.Speaking to the media, Duku explained …

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. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri reunited with his former Juventus player Juan Cuadrado after Milan-Pisa last night: ‘I would have saved your penalty.’ Cuadrado’s Pisa held Milan to a 2-2 draw at San Siro on Friday, and the Colombian scored his first goal for the Nerazzurri from the spot in the second half. After the game, he reunited with his former …

Bayern Munich appear to be leading the race to sign Marc Guehi, with the German giants reportedly ahead of several Premier League clubs in the pursuit of the Crystal Palace captain. According to Christian Falk, one of Guehi’s representatives, Gordon Stipic, was recently spotted in Munich for discussions, a development that suggests negotiations are progressing behind the scenes. Bayern’s interest …

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has assured that the Black Stars technical team will select only the best players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite missing out on qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Ghana will make a return to the global stage next summer when the tournament is co-hosted by the …

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has confirmed that Otto Addo will remain in charge of the Black Stars and lead the team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The former Borussia Dortmund talent coach has faced criticism following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the country’s first absence from the tournament in …

Manchester City sounded out Vincent Kompany as a potential heir to Pep Guardiola, prompting a swift and decisive response from Bayern Munich. While the Bavarians had originally pencilled in contract talks for 2026, City’s interest in their former captain accelerated everything. Confident in his success in Munich, Kompany was in no rush, yet the moment Bayern sensed a future approach …

Claudio Marchisio insists that struggling Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners needs a ‘well-defined’ role and context, as ‘identity’ is the most important thing for a team. Former Juventus star Marchisio feels that Koopmeiners’ struggles at the Allianz Stadium come from the many tactical changes he’s been subject to. The Dutchman himself admitted after a 1-0 loss against Real Madrid on Wednesday …

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has described the Black Stars failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the lowest point of his career. For the first time in two decades, Ghana failed to reach the continental showpiece, which will be staged in Morocco later this year. The disappointment drew widespread criticism of …

Asante Kotoko captain Samba O'Neil has apologised to the fans of the club following the elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup. The Porcupine Warriors' hopes of making it to the group phase of the competition were dashed after suffering a 6-1 aggregate scoreline against Wydad Athletic Club.Kotoko suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium in the second …