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Mohammed Kudus

After a difficult start to their Premier League season, Arsenal is allegedly eyeing a January trade for Mohammed Kudus, a star for West Ham.

The Mirror claims that before to Mohammed Kudus’ £40 million move to West Ham last summer, the Gunners had attempted to sign him from Ajax, but financial difficulties derailed those plans.

Kudus may now finally move across London as Arsenal looks to improve their roster. Kudus may have an opportunity as a result of Leandro Trossard’s possible transfer to Al-Ittihad, a Saudi Pro League team.

The Arsenal supporters are frustrated because Trossard, who has recently battled to find form, has not scored a goal since September. He was dispossessed eleven times and failed to put a shot on goal in a lackluster display against Newcastle.

Kudus was sent off after West Ham’s 4-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur and is currently on suspension for violent behavior. He has maintained his prominence in spite of this setback, especially after being seen at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium after their thrilling 2-0 Champions League triumph over Paris Saint-Germain. Both Kudus and Arsenal supporters will be anxious to see if a deal can eventually come to fruition as January draws near.

Late goals proved to be the difference in Dreamz Ladies’ and Savannah Ladies’ exciting wins in the Northern Zone of the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League.

Dreamz Ladies

At Sunyani Coronation Park, Dreamz Ladies maintained their impressive play by defeating Prison Ladies 1-0. Both teams had a number of chances in the first half of the game, but Dreamz Ladies’ strong run this season was cemented when Yaa Abrafi scored a vital goal in the 80th minute.

Savannah Ladies also won in Tamale, defeating Supreme Ladies 2-0 to record their first victory of the season.

In the 76th minute, Shani Zeinab showed off her skills by scoring the first goal. Darajati Rafio Yussif then scored a second goal to give the team three points.

In the meantime, Northern Ladies defeated recently promoted Sung Shining Ladies 2-0 thanks to a dominant effort. A strong team effort by Wasima Mohammed gave the home team the lead early in the 13th minute, and Captain Doris Akaheeh doubled it in the 36th, guaranteeing a resounding victory.

Dreamz Ladies

Jordan Ayew Scored To Rescues Leicester City

Jordan Ayew

In a dramatic Premier League match on Saturday, Jordan Ayew came off the bench to save Leicester City and salvage a vital point against Ipswich Town.

Leif Davis gave the home team the lead in the 55th minute after the first half ended without a goal.

In the 77th minute, Kalvin Phillips was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, giving Leicester City a numerical advantage as they pushed forward determined to equalize.

Because of this change, the Foxes were able to step up their offensive.

During injury time, Jamie Vardy passed to Ayew, who was brought on in the 86th minute and had a big influence. In the 90+4 minute, he scored the equalizer, guaranteeing Leicester City a crucial point.

Since joining Leicester earlier in the season, Ayew has scored two goals in the Premier League. His countryman Fatawu Issahaku, who was first doubtful for the game, played the entire ninety minutes.

With 10 points from 10 games, Leicester City is still in 15th place on the Premier League table, while Ipswich Town is still looking for their first victory of the year after the draw.

Antoine Semenyo

Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo continued his stellar play on Saturday afternoon, leading AFC Bournemouth to an unexpected Premier League victory over Manchester City.

Manchester City wanted to recover and keep their title ambitions alive after their recent EFL Cup elimination, but Bournemouth had other ideas.

In the ninth minute, Semenyo took advantage of a spectacular run and a deft assist from Milos Kerkez to open the scoring. Without any delay, he made contact with the ball and slid it into the goal to give Bournemouth the lead.

Even though Manchester City tried to tie the score, Evanilson doubled Bournemouth’s lead in the 64th minute.

In the 82nd minute, Josko Gvardiol gave City a response, but it was insufficient to alter the result; Bournemouth won all three points.

Bournemouth moved up to seventh place in the league standings with this win, and Semenyo became the team’s highest scorer of the year with four goals this season.

In the next games, Bournemouth will want to maintain their impressive play as they try to build on this momentum.

Who is Antoine Semenyo

Born on January 7, 2000, Antoine Serlom Semenyo is a professional football player who represents both the Ghanaian national team and AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League. Despite his reputation as a striker, Semenyo has also played as a winger or second striker.

Window for U.S. visas closing for 2026 FIFA World Cup fans

The U.S. Travel Association warns that the window for 2026 FIFA World Cup fans to obtain U.S. visas is narrowing.

According to the U.S. Travel Association, football fans who want to travel to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are having a difficult time getting U.S. visitor visas.

The group issued a warning that supporters might not be able to travel in time for the tournament since visa processing periods in some countries had skyrocketed to around 600 days.

At a press conference, Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, stated, “You are not coming here for a 2026 World Cup if you do not have your visa today.”

However, the U.S. State Department advised potential tourists that visa applications are still being accepted. The tournament will be held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from June to July 2026, and a representative stressed that the government frequently examines capacity and wait times in nations anticipated to compete.

Although the average wait period for a visa is 260 days, several nations have especially long wait times. Travelers from Colombia may have to wait up to 670 days for their visa appointments, while those from Mexico and India must wait 458 and 404 days, respectively.

Despite the delays, more than 30 million travellers currently hold valid U.S. visas and will not face issues attending the event. FIFA is also working closely with governments in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to ensure that fans needing visas can obtain them in time.

Prospective attendees are still encouraged to apply as early as possible to avoid complications.

Michael Essien

Finally, Michael Essien received his UEFA certificate.

Michael Essien, a former Ghanaian midfielder, has achieved another significant accomplishment in his post-playing career by earning a UEFA qualification in football management.

The former star midfielder for Chelsea and Real Madrid has been pursuing coaching certifications and has now expanded his resume with a football management license.

The rigorous curriculum, which comprised three in-person sessions and online modules, took Essien several months to finish. “Finally done with my UEFA certificate in football management journey,” he wrote on social media after completion, expressing his excitement at achieving this noteworthy milestone. Thank you all for your assistance. My knowledge of the great game continues to grow. ##UEFACFM.

As an individual talent coach for FC Nordsjaelland in the Danish Superliga, Essien is currently using his extensive expertise and tactical acumen to mentor new players.

Essien started his remarkable playing career with Bastia in France before relocating to Olympique Lyonnais, where Chelsea of England took notice of his exploits. He rose to become one of the Premier League’s highest paid players while at Chelsea, as he helped the team win several league titles and a Champions League trophy.

The Ghanaian international’s status as a highly regarded midfield player was cemented when he played for other elite teams, such as Real Madrid and AC Milan.

Updates On Black Stars Coaches After Road Accident (Details)

Important members of the Black Stars technical staff were involved in a car accident earlier today while traveling from Tarkwa back to Accra, according to the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

The Black Stars coaches accident happened following the team’s formal assignment, which involved watching FC Samartex 1996 vs. Nsoatreman FC in the Champion of Champions match.

Head coach Otto Addo, assistant coach John Paintsil, and goalkeepers trainer Fatawu Dauda were in the Land Cruiser, which had the license plate GR 6521-21, when a pickup truck abruptly pulled into their lane.

Although there was considerable damage to the car, a potentially disastrous head-on accident was avoided because of the driver’s prompt action.

The three members of the coaching staff are all in stable condition, the GFA is happy to announce. They will go through additional medical testing to make sure they are healthy as a precaution when they return to Accra.

The organization is hopeful that the technical staff will be fit and ready to guide the Black Stars in their forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Niger and Angola.

As the team gets ready for these important games, the GFA thanks the public for their outpouring of concern and support and asks for ongoing prayers.

Jonas Adjetey replaces Alexander Djiku for AFCON qualifiers

The injured Alexander Djiku has been replaced in Ghana’s team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers by FC Basel’s Jonas Adjetey Adjei.

Fenerbahce’s league match on Friday left Djiku with a thigh injury, forcing coach Otto Addo to pick a replacement in the starting lineup.

The 20-year-old defender will make his debut with the Black Stars as they get ready for big games against Niger and Angola.

Teshie Football Academy is where Adjetey began his football career. He has made an impression in the Swiss Super League.

After that, he played for Berekum Chelsea and Accra Great Olympics before joining FC Basel.

Adjei has played in each of Basel’s first six Swiss Super League games this season, making consistent appearances.

On Monday, the youthful defender is scheduled to arrive at the Black Stars camp in order to start getting ready for the qualifications.

On September 5, Ghana will play Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. On September 9, Ghana will journey to Berkane, Morocco, to play Niger.

Due to a thigh injury, Alexander Djiku, a defender for Ghana, will not play in the next Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger.

During his team’s encounter against Alanyaspor, the 30-year-old Fenerbahce player suffered an injury. He hobbled out in the 61st minute.

After more scans, it was discovered that he had a Grade One strain in his right thigh’s quadriceps.

He would need to heal for 10–14 days, which will keep him out of the vital qualifiers. Djiku played a significant role in Otto Addo’s 23-man qualification squad. Given that a standby list is reportedly in place, the coach may take a late look at a replacement in his absence.

Djiku has won 31 caps for the Black Stars since making his debut in October 2020, solidifying his place in the starting lineup for the national team.

Ghana’s preparation for these crucial games is severely hampered by his injury. Ghana’s next games are against Angola on September 5 at Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi and Niger in Morocco five days later.

His career has seen setbacks after being viewed as a promising prospect, so this loan move is seen as a chance for him to get back on track and become more visible.

Afena-Gyan initially gained attention at AS Roma, when he impressed boss José Mourinho by scoring six goals in five Primavera (U-19) matches.

On transfer deadline day, news broke that Felix Afena-Gyan, a striker from Ghana, would be joining Juventus Next Gen on a season-long loan from Cremonese.

Group C is contested by Juventus Next Gen, the Serie A powerhouse Juventus’ reserve squad. Afena-Gyan, who previously advanced through junior football and represented Ghana at the senior international level, has undergone a significant change as a result of this relocation.

He made his Serie A debut in October 2021 against Cagliari and notably scored twice against Genoa, becoming the first player born in 2003 to score in the league.

His performance earned him a contract renewal with Roma until 2026.

In August 2022, Afena-Gyan moved to Cremonese, but has struggled for consistent opportunities, netting three goals and providing one assist in 36 appearances.

This latest move to Juventus Next Gen represents a step-down but offers a chance to revitalise his career.