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The new head coach of Bibiani Gold Stars, Fritz Schmid, has admonished his players to show character when they take on Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.According to the Swiss tactician, it is important for Gold Stars to show they are defending champions on the matchday and fight for all three points to improve their home record.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Fritz Schmid acknowledged the quality of Dreams FC but noted that he is confident his players can get the job done.Im confident and happy with the boys in training. They are responding very well. I have explained it to the team already. They are defending champions, so I wish for them to show that not only on the pitch but off the pitch. Im confident we will meet a strong Dreams FC team. So in front of the home crown I want my players to show character and continue their impressive home streak, Fritz Schmid told Gold Stars TV.Having only taken over as head coach of Gold Stars this week, Fritz Schmid is keen on a win against Dreams FC to get off to a positive start.The Week 16 fixture is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm on Sunday, December 28, at Duns Park.  

Barcelona are looking to improve the defensive unit, and they are keeping tabs on the Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie, as per Fichajes.

Egypt are through to the Round 16 stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after seeing off South Africa with a narrow 1-0 victory on Friday, December 26.The Pharaohs locked horns with the Bafana Bafana today in their second Group B game of the tournament.In the keenly contested affair staged at Stade Adrar in Agadir, both national teams fought and left everything on the pitch in their bid to take the top spot in the group standings.At the end of the pulsating contest, a Mohamed Salah goal scored from the penalty spot in the 45th minute decided the game, giving Egypt a hard-fought victory.South Africa, despite the defeat, played an outstanding match, dominating play especially in the second half as they capitalised on a numerical advantage after Egypt were reduced to 10 men in first half injury time when Mohamed Hany received a red card.The victory, which is the first for Egypt against South Africa since 2006, gives the Pharaohs six points.At the top of the Group B standings, Egypt have become the first side to reach the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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 …

Liverpool are interested in signing the German attacker Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.

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 …

The head coach of Aduana FC, Aristica Cioaba, has indicated that his team will fight for a win when they take on Young Apostles in the Ghana Premier League this weekend. The coach and his team will make the trip to Wenchi this weekend to take on Young Apostles in their Week 16 league fixture of the ongoing 2025/26 league campaign.In what will be the last game of 2025 and the final match of the league’s first round, Aristica Cioaba insists it is important to secure all three points.“The players are motivated. There are just a few points separating the teams at the top, so if you lose, you can go down. The game against Young Apostles, my players understand what is at stake. It is the last game for this year, so let’s finish this year with a happy and good result,” Aristica Cioaba told Aduana FC TV.The Week 16 league fixture between Young Apostles and Aduana FC will kick off at 3 pm at Wenchi Sports Stadium.A win for Aduana FC will keep the team at the top of the Ghana Premier League table at the end of the matchday.

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Experienced attacker Bright Adjei has rallied his Aduana FC teammates to unite and fight for a win against Young Apostles in their next match in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.The team from Dormaa is travelling to Wenchi this weekend and will take on their Week 16 league opponent on Sunday, December 28.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Bright Adjei described the upcoming fixture as a very important one, insisting that Aduana FC must ensure they pick all three points.“Every game is very important for Aduana FC. We wanted to win the game against Hearts of Oak, but it was unfortunate that we only earned a draw. That game is behind us, so we are looking forward to the next game. We have to be united and ensure we pick all three points from the next game,” Bright Adjei said.The attacker added, “If we want to win the league, we must double our efforts to beat every opponent. So we are preparing well to secure all three points from the Young Apostles game. The players are very motivated.”The Week 16 fixture between Young Apostles and Aduana FC is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm at Wenchi...

Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz continues to be with the move away from the Italian club.

Inter will be facing Atalanta on December 28, and Richard Hall examines where the Benamata have improved and where they still have to work ahead of the next big match.

Manchester United are now expected to sign Manu Kone from AS Roma.

Manchester United head coach Rúben Amorim has offered a measured and diplomatic response when asked about the long-term futures of senior figures Harry Maguire and Casemiro.

Crystal Palace are reportedly positioning themselves to make a move for highly rated teenage forward Sidiki Cherif, with the Premier League club stepping up plans to strengthen their attacking options in the near future.

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 …