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EPL: Lukaku Tells Tuchel To Sign Two Players For Chelsea
Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku, has recommended his former Inter Milan teammates Alessandro Bastoni and Milan Skriniar to the club’s hierarchy, according to Sport Mediaset. Thomas Tuchel tried to add a new centre-back this summer but the Blues failed to agree on a deal with Sevilla for Jules Kounde. Chelsea believed they had a verbal agreement with Sevilla over the fee, but...
Tottenham Striker Son Completes Compulsory Military Training In South Korea
Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min was named one of the top five recruits in his unit as he completed three weeks of compulsory military training in South Korea on Friday. According to ABN TV reports, South Korea marine corps posted pictures of Son wielding an M-16 assault rifle and saluting on their Facebook page as he completed his stint at...
Falconets Off To Costa Rica For U-20 Women’s World Cup
Ever-present African flag-bearers, Nigeria’s Falconets departed the shores of the country on Thursday evening for this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals taking place in Costa Rica. Coach Chris Danjuma has picked team captain Oluwatosin D...
Iheanacho Up For Leicester City Goal Of The Month Award
Kelechi Iheanacho has been nominated for Leicester City’s Goal of the Month award for September. Iheanacho’s powerful drive at Milwall in the Carabao Cup is nominated alongside five others. Both strikes in City’s 2-2 draw with Napoli in the UEFA Europa League – netted by Ayoze Pérez and Harvey Barnes – feature on the list, alongside Jamie Vardy’s fine team goal...
AFCON 2023: Onuachu Replaces Injured Sadiq In Super Eagles’ Squad
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has handed a late invitation to Paul Onuachu as a replacement for the injured Umar Sadiq in Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Sadiq has been ruled out of the AFCON 2023 finals due to a knee injury. The 26-year-old sustained the injury in Nigeria’s 2-0 friendly defeat to the Syli Stars...
With Ronaldo Man United Closer To Winning Trophies – Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes believes the signing of compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo increases the likelihood of Manchester United claiming silverware this season. Fernandes been credited with playing a key part in convincing the 36-year-old to return to United after 12 years away. Ronaldo’s transfer from Juventus has dominated the football headlines ever since being announced a fortnight ago, with everyone now looking forward to...
Ikpeazu Hails Anyansi Agwu On Election As NFF 1st Vice President
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has congratulated the Chairman of Enyimba International Football Club of Aba, Chief Felix Anyansi Agwu on his election as the 1st Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), describing it as a befitting recognition of his years of commitment and dedication to the development of football over the years. The Governor made the commendation...
Peter Crouch Slams EPL For Postponing Matches
Former England International, Peter Crouch has disapproved of the decision from the Premier League to postpone EPL matches for this weekend in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. The Premier League, through its Executive, Richard Masters had announced on Friday the postponement of all games billed for the weekend in tribute to the passing of the late monarch. Masters said, “The Premier...
Ighalo Has Nothing To Offer Super Eagles Again – Fashanu
Former England international, John Fashanu has admonished Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr to work with the current crop of players in his disposal than to recall Odion Ighalo to the senior national team. Ighalo retired from the Super Eagles after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where he finished as the top scorer of the competition. Though reports in the media...
Saka Set To Sign New Arsenal Contract
England international, Bukayo Saka is reportedly close to penning a new contract with Arsenal. Saka’s representatives and Arsenal have been locked in talks for some time now, but there is a feeling that an agreement is close. The 21-year-old is one of the Gunners’ most important players, having scored nine goals and registered eight assists in 23 league matches as Arsenal...
