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Roma defender Gianluca Mancini says the Giallorossi ‘earned their victories’ in Serie A this season and admits he’s changed thanks to Claudio Ranieri and Daniele De Rossi: ‘I used to think about too many things that drained my energy.’

Juventus General Manager Damien Comolli received a signing bonus of nearly €1m when he joined the club last summer, while his predecessor Cristiano Giuntoli agreed to a €850,000 severance pay when leaving the Allianz Stadium.

West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo would reportedly be willing to cash in on key midfield player Lucas Paqueta for around £60m.

Manchester United are one of the clubs eyeing up the transfer of Real Madrid forward Endrick as he’s expected to leave on loan this January.

‘My Roma want the Champions League and deserve to be leaders.’

Top football administrator Charles Kwadwo Ntim popularly known as 'Mickey Charles' has made a passionate appeal for the inclusion of Andre Ayew in Ghanas squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing it as a fitting tribute to one of the nations most loyal and decorated football servants.

Manchester United new-boy Bryan Mbeumo is reportedly doing his best to try to convince fellow Cameroon international Carlos Baleba to join him at Old Trafford.

There’s a potential nightmare scenario emerging for Chelsea striker Marc Guiu as he might struggle to get a move away from Stamford Bridge in January.

Manchester United are reportedly prepared to let Bruno Fernandes leave for Bayern Munich for as little as £40m.

Black Stars Management Committee Chairman, Dr. Randy Abbey, has lauded the playing body of the senior national team’s dedication following their successful qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana secured their fifth World Cup appearance with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Comoros in their final group game at the Accra Sports Stadium, courtesy of a second-half strike from Mohammed Kudus.In the wake of criticism surrounding the commitment of certain players, Dr. Abbey insisted that the squad displayed full dedication throughout the campaign. He highlighted that differences in club and national team performances do not reflect a lack of effort from the players."Every player has been eager to deliver. No player decided not to give us a bad performance. The performance at the club level is not the same as the national team," he told Asempa FM."The game plan and tactics are always different from the national team. At the club side, they train more and play more together than the national team."We shouldn't criticise that, but we can criticise the performance and not the commitment of the players because they were committed and ready to deliver," he added.Ghana will learn their opponents for the...

Dr. Randy Abbey, Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, has suggested that flying fans to support Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be considered.

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has assured that the Baba Yara Stadium will soon get FIFA and CAF approval. The edifice is currently undergoing renovation after the Confederation of African Football [CAF] described it as unfit to host FIFA and continental-sanctioned games.The decision has forced Asante Kotoko to play their CAF Confederation Cup games in Accra.However, speaking to Asempa FM, the Member of Buem constituency hinted that the Baba Yara Stadium will soon be cleared to host international games."FIFA is concerned about the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, but massive improvements are currently underway. I believe the pitch will be approved after CAF conducts its inspection," he assured."We have been given some areas to fix before we get the place approved, and I know that we will surely do that."At the moment, the Accra Sports Stadium remain the only stadium fit to host CAF and FIFA-sanctioned games.Having hosted Kwara United in Accra in the first round of the preliminary round, Asante Kotoko will host Moroccan side Wydad Athletic Club in the second round of games on Sunday, October 19.

Black Stars coach Otto Addo is confident goalkeeper Benjamin Asare can still improve despite his heroic performances during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, after making his debut in March earlier this year against Chad, has remained the first-choice goalkeeper.Asare played six games during the qualifiers and kept five clean sheets.Speaking to 3Sports after Ghana's qualification to the global showpiece, Addo beleives the 33-year-old shot-stopper can still get better.“He’s really good. I think his strength is definitely on the line. Short blocking and on the line. There’s still room to improve, but I think he’s growing from game to game,” the 49-year-old said.Asare is expected to keep his place in the team ahead of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.Meanwhile, Ghana will discover their group opponents on December 5.

[caption id="attachment_1268251" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Solomon Agbesi[/caption]Hearts of Oak goalkeeper,Solomon Agbesi, has stressed that the playing body is determined to make the fans of the club proud.Agbesi, who joined the Phobian Club from Dreams FC, has been impressive in the absence of first-choice goalkeeper Benjamin Asare.Speaking in an interview, the promising goalkeeper assured that the playing body is focused and determined to make the supporters proud.We are determined to give our fans a reason to smile, Agbesi said. The supporters have been incredible, and we owe them a good performance. Everyone in camp is focused and ready to deliver.After five matches played, Hearts of Oak are unbeaten and remain in 5th position with 9 points.After back-to-back draws against Bechem United and Heart of Lions, Didi Dramani and his charges will hope to return to winning ways when they travel to play Berekum Chelsea on Sunday, October 19,in the Matchday 6 games at the Golden City Park.Kick off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT.

Black Stars Technical Advisor Winfried Schäfer has lauded goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his exceptional displays during Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.The Hearts of Oak custodian emerged as one of the standout performers, keeping five clean sheets and conceding just once since making his national team debut in March against Chad.In an interview with Citi Sports following Ghana’s successful qualification, Schäfer credited Asare’s rise to careful scouting and the collaborative efforts of the technical team.“We watched matches and identified the need for a goalkeeper, and Benjamin Asare stood out. But we must also commend the Goalkeeper’s Coach [Fatau Dauda,” Schäfer said.He further praised Asare’s discipline and highlighted the goalkeeping department’s role in upholding high standards, noting that the 32-year-old’s progress reflects Ghana’s growing faith in home-based talent.Since his debut in March 2025, Asare has cemented his place as Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper under coach Otto Addo, delivering commanding performances against Chad, Madagascar, and the Central African Republic.