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[caption id="attachment_1271779" align="alignnone" width="612"] Bournemouth's Ghanaian striker #24 Antoine Semenyo (L) celebrates[/caption]Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has disclosed his goals target for the 2025/16 English Premier League season.The 25-year-old has been in red-hot form for the Cherries this season, making a nine-goal contribution in ten matches.With six goals already, Semenyo is just five strikes away from matching his record from last season, but insists he wants to do better than his previous campaigns.In an interview with Sky Sports, Semenyo stated that he has targeted 15 Premier League goals this season."Every year, I write my goals - what I want to do," he said. "I always want to do better than what Ive done in previous seasons. I set a challenge for myself this year, and I really want to push myself."I think I am a good finisher. I can help the team in many ways, and credit to the manager [Andoni Iraola] and all the players - theyve been so helpful."Fifteen goals would be great."Semenyo scored 8 goals in his first full season in the Premier League before netting 11 times in the 2024/25 campaign. A remarkable feat which saw clubs circle around for his signature but he opted to extend his stay at Vitality Park.Bournemouth suffered their second defeat in ten matches to Manchester City on Sunday.

Tyron Owusu played a key role in FC Luzern’s stunning 6–0 win over Grasshopper in the Swiss Super League, providing a fine assist that delighted home fans at the swissporarena. The Swiss-Ghanaian midfielder, who started and lasted 77 minutes, set up Adrian Grbic for Luzern’s fifth goal with a sharp counterattack, slipping a clever pass into the striker’s path for an easy finish. His intelligent movement and quick decision-making helped Luzern control the midfield and push forward with purpose.Matteo Di Giusto opened the scoring from the spot in the 18th minute before adding his second in the 66th. Adrian Bajrami’s header made it 2–0, and Julian von Moos curled in a brilliant free kick to extend the lead before halftime. Grbic and Kevin Spadanuda completed the rout with goals in the 71st and 73rd minutes.Luzern dominated from start to finish, creating five big chances and maintaining attacking pressure throughout. The win lifts them confidently into their next league clash against FC Zürich on November 8.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly being discussed as an option for the Wolves job.

Quick take: Injury outlook: depth players may get minutes, but the knock could strain the side’s rhythm. Recovery timelines will guide expectations; international duty could also be impacted. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Niclas Fullkrug’s agent has admitted that signing for West Ham has not worked out for this client.

[caption id="attachment_1250290" align="alignnone" width="667"] Kim Lars Bjrkegren[/caption]Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has expressed his desire to have a long preparation camp with the team ahead of the 2026 Womens Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Ghana secured qualification for next years tournament after a 7-0 aggregate win over Egypt in the final round of qualifiers. Bjorkegren, who guided the team to a bronze medal at the last edition in Morocco, believes extended preparation would improve performance and cohesion."I would love it if we could stay together for a couple of weeks before the tournament starts," Bjorkegren told Joy Sports. "It depends a little bit on the FIFA window and all those kinds of things, but that time really helps us when we can spend more time training, meeting, and getting together."The Swede insisted that short preparation periods, such as just two or three training sessions before matches, limit the teams ability to perform at its best, adding that a longer camp could make a significant difference.Black Queens are set to begin preparations with a high-profile friendly against England on December 2.The match will provide head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren an opportunity to assess his squad and experiment with tactics before planning a longer training camp ahead of the tournament.

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.

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: Injury outlook: depth players may get minutes, but the knock could strain the side’s rhythm. Recovery timelines will guide expectations; international duty could also be impacted. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon has heaped praise on his players for their solid 2-0 victory against FC Samartex in the Ghana Premier League over the weekend.The Still Believe lads showed impressive fighting spirit on Sunday to overcome their Week 8 opponent of the ongoing 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign at Tuba AstroTurf.Reflecting on the result in an interview with Dreams FC TV on Monday, Winfred Dormon expressed his satisfaction with the win, commending his players for a good performance on the matchday.“I think generally it was a decent performance. The result was appreciated. We scored a goal in either half, but I have to admit we have many things to correct. Overall, it was a good performance, a good result, but we still have a lot to do,” the Dreams FC coach said.Following the 2-0 win against FC Samartex, Dreams FC have climbed out of the relegation zone.However, with just one point separating Coach Dormon’s side and the teams in the red zone, they will need to win their next match against Karela United to move further away to safety.

Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo says he is fully focused on Bournemouth and enjoying his football despite growing transfer speculation linking him with several clubs.The 25-year-old, who joined the Cherries from Bristol City in 2023, has been in superb form since last season and was linked with a move away after former teammates Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, and Illia Zabarnyi secured big transfers during the summer window.Speaking to Sky Sports, Semenyo addressed the rumours about his future with Manchester United, Tottenham, and the other top clubs still interested."I don’t think about it too much," he said. "I try to stay present as much as I can. You see the news all the time, and I see it as well, but I try to keep focused. I’m enjoying my football here. If I’m not scoring goals, all that talk goes away.""When my teammates left, there was interest and back and forth with the club, but I knew the manager had something up his sleeve. We’ve kicked on like a house on fire, and I’m glad I stayed because I’m enjoying every moment,” he added.Semeny has scored six goals and registered three assists in 10 Premier League games...

Leeroy Owusu found the net in Odense Boldklub’s thrilling 4-2 victory over FC Nordsjaelland at the Right to Dream Park in Round 14 of the Danish Superligaen.The Dutch-Ghanaian defender struck in the 53rd minute with a calm finish to the bottom left corner after being set up by Jay-Roy Grot, giving OB a 2-1 lead. His goal sparked confidence in the team and delighted OB supporters who had travelled to Farum.Nordsjaelland had taken an early lead through Nicklas Røjkjær in the 16th minute, but Grot’s long-range strike after halftime levelled the game. Owusu’s well-timed run and precise shot completed the turnaround before Grot added two more goals in the 78th and 89th minutes to seal his hat-trick.Prince Amoako scored for Nordsjaelland in between, but OB’s counter-attacking power proved too much.Owusu’s composed display at right-back highlighted his growing influence this season. OB, now full of momentum, will next face Silkeborg on November 7th.

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.

Ghana international Gideon Mensah is happy at AJ Auxerre, with reports linking him to Portuguese giants FC Porto described as unfounded, Footy-Africa has reported.The left-back has been in fine form in France this season, but his representatives insist no formal contact has been made with the former UEFA Champions League winners. Mensah, 27, has been one of Auxerre’s standout performers, featuring in 10 matches and providing one assist. Although clubs such as Sheffield United and Royal Antwerp have shown interest, speculation involving FC Porto has been dismissed.According to Footy-Africa, sources close to the player confirmed that "contrary to recent reports, FC Porto have not made any move or expressed formal interest in Gideon Mensah."Mensah remains fully focused on Auxerre, where his contract runs until June 2026. While the French side could reportedly consider offers around €2.5 million, no negotiations are currently underway. For now, the Black Stars defender’s future remains firmly with Auxerre.

Praise continues to pour in for Greater Accras teenage sensation, Yussif Saani, whose dazzling displays at the MTN Elite U19 Championship have made him the talk of Ghanas football scene.