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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. As first reported here for the Daily Briefing, the talented young Brazilian striker is out of favour at the Bernabeu and has around eight clubs looking at him as a transfer target. Man Utd are …

‘My Roma want the Champions League and deserve to be leaders.’ Chivu sends me and Inter rely on the guy with goals. Milan, troubles with Rabiot and Leao The Frenchman out for a month. Fears for the American. Now Allegri needs the best Rafa (against Fiorentina already) Juve under UEFA investigation and risk a fine. Juve, UEFA investigation Proceeding open …

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. Ayew, 35, has not featured for the Black Stars since the international …

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. The Brighton midfielder has been a superb performer in the Premier League and it makes sense that he’s now on the radar of bigger clubs. Baleba has been linked with Man Utd and could cost …

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. The young Spaniard finds himself struggling for first-team football at Chelsea, but he had to be recalled from his loan at Sunderland by the Blues when Liam Delap got injured. It now seems that Sunderland …

Manchester United are reportedly prepared to let Bruno Fernandes leave for Bayern Munich for as little as £40m. That’s a shockingly low asking price for Fernandes, who has been by far the club’s best player for the last few years, and one of the finest attacking midfielders in world football. It seems Man Utd’s hands may be tied slightly, however, …

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 …

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 proposal revisits a controversial recommendation from the 2014 Dzamefe Commission of Inquiry, which advised that government funds should not be used to fly supporters to major international tournaments. Speaking on Asempa FM, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Women’s Champion of Champions returns this weekend, promising an exciting curtain-raiser to the new women’s football season as Police Ladies and Faith Ladies go head-to-head for the coveted title and early bragging rights.The clash is set for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the GSCE Park in Prampram, with kickoff at 3:00 PM.Police Ladies, winners of the 2024/25 Malta Guinness …

Ghanaian goalkeeper Richard Ofori says his immediate focus is on performing well for his club, AmaZulu FC, as he works toward a potential return to the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ofori, who has not featured for Ghana since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, has been working to rediscover his best form …

The Mansour Group, owners of the global Right to Dream (RTD) football and education network, has announced plans to construct a new state-of-the-art academy near Accra.The multi-million-dollar facility will enhance educational and athletic opportunities for nearly 100 student-athletes drawn from Ghana and across West Africa. Construction is expected to begin in early 2026, with the new academy scheduled to open …