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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. 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 …

Bibiani Gold Stars coach Fritz Schmid praised his players after a dramatic comeback win over Dreams FC, pointing to their response and effort at Dun’s Park.Gold Stars looked in trouble early in the Ghana Premier League Week 16 clash when Dreams FC took a 2-0 lead. The hosts responded with belief and fight, rallying to claim a dramatic 3-2 home win.Reflecting on the turnaround, Schmid highlighted both the challenges his side faced and the bravery shown by his players.“First of all I have to give them a lot of credit for coming back in this game and obviously we had a difficult start Dreams came up with an excellent game plan the took us by surprise. They exploited our situation at the back because we had a few shortage with defenders we had to change formation so of course it is logic that you will suffer a bit,” he told Bibiani Gold Stars TV.The win lifts momentum ahead of the next league test, with Bibiani Gold Stars hosting Medeama at Dun’s Park at 3:00 pm.

Bologna's Santiago Castro. (REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini)

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. 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 …

Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has been linked with a surprise move to Tottenham in recent days, sparking widespread speculation ahead of the January transfer window.

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. 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 …

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. 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 …

Right to Dream Academy chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour has outlined what he “loves” about the institution after it was named Best Academy at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.The prestigious recognition, announced on Sunday, December 28, places the Ghana-based academy among the most respected development centres in world football and reinforces its growing influence beyond the African continent.The award highlights a model that combines elite football training with formal education and leadership development, setting Right to Dream apart in an increasingly competitive global landscape.Speaking after receiving the award, Sir Mohamed Mansour said, “What makes it unique is the ability for players, young players, boys and girls, to get both an education and sport.”He added, “And today, we have over 200 players who are preparing for professional football around the world.”Mansour also highlighted the academy’s academic investment, noting, “We’ve begun scholarships worth about $30 million for top universities, including Ivy League institutions.”Reflecting on the academy’s mission, he said it was “very special” because it gives young people “a chance to dream,” adding, “What can bring more dreams than soccer.”

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 …

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Quick take: Touchline talk: leadership changes often bring short-term energy but require time for structure. Watch for shifts in pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and set-piece routines. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Ghanas Right to Dream Academy has been honoured with the Best Academy award at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, a major international endorsement of Africas growing influence in elite player development.The recognition, announced on Sunday, December 28, places the Ghana-based institution among the most respected development centres in world football and highlights its impact beyond the continent.Right to Dream was celebrated for a holistic approach that blends high-level football coaching with formal education and leadership training, a model that has reshaped pathways for young athletes.Established in 1999, the academy has steadily built a global reputation as a talent incubator, producing players who have progressed to top European leagues and represented their countries at senior international level.On a night largely dominated by elite European clubs, star players and global brands, Right to Dreams success stood out as a powerful statement for African football infrastructure and long-term investment in youth.In a statement following the announcement, the academy said the award reflects the choices made every day, Across academies, teams, classrooms, and communities, By people committed to giving young talent the chance to dream, grow, and pursue their potential.To everyone across the Right to Dream community, thank you for making dreams possible, every day.

Manchester City's Nathan Ake could leave in January. (REUTERS/Peter Powell)

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