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Black Queens held their first training session in Ismailia, Egypt, on Monday evening as preparations stepped up for their crucial 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Egypt.Eighteen players participated in the session, led by Head Coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren and his technical staff. The training focused on light recovery routines, ball work, and tactical drills aimed at …

Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Roma are plotting a potential move for Manchester United outcast Joshua Zirkzee during the January transfer window in an attempt to provide Gian Piero Gasperini with more reliable attacking options.  Zirkzee, who had been linked with moves to a number of different Serie A sides including Inter and Napoli over the summer, …

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

English-Ghanaian forward Daniel Adu Adjei found the net for HNK Rijeka in their 1–1 draw against Slaven Belupo in Round 10 of the Croatian HNL.Adu Adjei, who started and played 66 minutes, opened the scoring just before halftime with a clever finish. In the fourth minute of added time, Tiago Dantas lofted a precise ball into the box, and Adu …

Antonio Conte has explained that Scott McTominay will decide for himself whether he is fit and available to play against PSV in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, as the Napoli star deals with an issue on his ankle.  The Partenopei will take on PSV at Phillips Stadion in the Netherlands on Tuesday night, looking to make it back-to-back victories …

Antonio Conte insists that his Napoli players must not be too disappointed after slipping to a 1-0 defeat against Torino in Serie A over the weekend, and says that they have come to ‘play the game’ against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Tuesday night.  The Partenopei slipped to third in the Serie A standings with a surprise defeat …

Belgian-Ghanaian midfielder Dirk Asare made his mark with an assist in K. Lierse SK’s 2–1 home defeat to FC Liège in the Belgian Challenger Pro League.Playing the full 90 minutes at the AsterX Group-f Arena, Asare’s creativity stood out despite his side’s loss. His pinpoint pass in the 63rd minute set up Pietro Perdichizzi, who struck a brilliant left-footed shot …

Jamie Vardy had an opportunity to win it right at the last for Cremonese, who ultimately had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home against Udinese in Serie A on Monday evening, following goals from Fillippo Terracciano and Nicolo Zaniolo. Vardy was named in the Cremonese starting line-up for the first time, marking his full Serie A debut alongside …

Danish-Ghanaian forward Noah Nartey found the net for Brøndby IF in their thrilling 3-3 draw against AGF Aarhus in the Danish Superligaen.Nartey, who started and impressed for 79 minutes, doubled Brøndby’s lead in the 51st minute with a neat left-footed finish after combining beautifully with Marko Divkovic. The 21-year-old’s sharp movement and energy delighted the home fans at Brøndby Stadion.Earlier, …

English-Ghanaian forward Maleace Asamoah scored the only goal as Wigan Athletic defeated Port Vale 1–0 in their League One clash at The Brick Community Stadium.Asamoah, who started the game on the bench, was introduced at the start of the second half to replace Oliver Cooper and made an immediate impact. Just ten minutes after coming on, the young attacker showed …

Heart of Lions forward Kwadwo Obeng Junior was left devastated on Monday afternoon after the team’s defeat to Gold Stars in Week 6 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. The attacker was in action for the Kpando-based outfit on the matchday as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Gold Stars at Duns Park.Speaking in a post-match interview, Kwadwo Obeng …

Soccer Football – Primeira Liga – Sporting CP v Benfica – Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal – May 21, 2023 Sporting CP's Ousmane Diomande celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Rodrigo Antunes Liverpool are interested in signing Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande. The Ivory Coast international is seen as a feasible alternative to long term target Marc Guehi. The Reds failed …

Yann Sommer believes that Inter will have opportunities to win titles as long as they continue to work hard, and has explained how changing shape affects his role between the sticks.  The Nerazzurri veteran spoke alongside head coach Cristian Chivu at the pre-match press conference ahead of Inter’s Champions League match against Union Saint-Gilloise on Monday night.   Sommer says that …

Interim head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, Nana Yaw Amankwah, has urged his players to build on their impressive win against Heart of Lions to improve ahead of upcoming matches in the Ghana Premier League. The Bibiani-based club hosted Lions at Duns Park on Monday in their Week 6 encounter of the 2025/26 league campaign.Despite a slow start to the …

Head coach of Heart of Lions, Bashir Hayford, has described his teams 31 defeat to Bibiani Gold Stars in the Ghana Premier League on Monday as an important wake-up call for his players, following what he believes was a spell of complacency after their impressive start to the season. The Lions came into the Week 6 encounter at Duns Park …