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Napoli Includes Osimhen In Pre-Season Plan

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Transfer: Victor Osimhen Becomes Most Expensive Player In Turkish Football History

Napoli have included Victor Osimhen in their squad that will begin the pre-season in mid-July, despite his imminent move away from the club. Napoli’s pre-season is expected to begin on July 14, and the Nigerian striker is expected to rejoin his parent club’s teammates for the start of preparation for the new season. Osimhen, who has been on holiday in Nigeria...

Pogba Signs For Monaco, Hoping To Revive Career

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Pogba Signs For Monaco, Hoping To Revive Career

Paul Pogba has signed a two-year deal with Ligue 1 side Monaco to return to football after a near two-year absence, the club announced on Saturday. The 2018 World Cup winner has made only 12 appearances across the last three seasons due to injuries, an 18-month doping ban and an extortion case in which he was the victim. Pogba failed a...

Chelsea Plot Major Summer Clear-Out As Up To 10 Players Face Exit – Report

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Chelsea Plot Major Summer Clear-Out As Up To 10 Players Face Exit – Report

Chelsea are reportedly preparing for a major squad shake-up this summer, with as many as 10 players potentially heading for the exit, according to The Athletic. In a bid to streamline the squad and fund new signings, the club is open to selling several high-profile names. Among those under consideration for departure are Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson, and Christopher Nkunku. Also...

Leicester City Part Ways With Manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy Following EPL Relegation

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Leicester City Part Ways With Manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy Following EPL Relegation

Leicester City have announced the departure of manager Ruud van Nistelrooy by mutual agreement after the club’s relegation from the Premier League last season. Van Nistelrooy, a former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker, joined Leicester in November when the team was positioned 16th in the league. Despite winning his first game in charge, he was unable to reverse the...

Napoli Reject Liverpool’s Bid To Sign Osimhen

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Napoli Reject Liverpool’s Bid To Sign Osimhen

Napoli turned down Liverpool's initial offer for Victor Osimhen as Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk personally called the Nigerian striker to persuade him to return to Turkey. The Serie A champions turned down Liverpool’s initial proposal of an “equal exchange” involving Federico Chiesa and Darwin Nunez for the 26-year-old striker, according to Valter De Maggio. Liverpool’s pursuit of Osimhen has gathered serious...

Mbappé Accuses PSG Of ‘Moral Harassment’ In Legal Complaint

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Mbappé Accuses PSG Of ‘Moral Harassment’ In Legal Complaint

Kylian Mbappe has formally accused his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), of "moral harassment," according to the Paris prosecutor’s office, which confirmed on Thursday that an investigation has been opened following the legal filing. The France national team captain is also engaged in a separate legal dispute with the club, seeking to recover €55 million ($64.4 million) in unpaid wages...

Cristiano Ronaldo Signs Contract Extension With Al Nassr Until 2027

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Cristiano Ronaldo Signs Contract Extension With Al Nassr Until 2027

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially extended his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, committing to remain with the Riyadh-based side until 2027. The club announced the extension in a statement released on Thursday, sharing a photo of Ronaldo holding a jersey marked “2027” alongside Al Nassr Chairman, Mr. Abdullah Almajid. The deal confirms that Ronaldo, who also captains the team, will...

Galatasaray Moves To Sign Richarlison Amid Osimhen Uncertainty

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Galatasaray Moves To Sign Richarlison Amid Osimhen Uncertainty

Galatasaray has lined up a move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison, amid the uncertainty of signing Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. According to Turkish outlet Posta, Galatasaray are turning their attention to Richarlison again after handing Osimhen’s entourage an ultimatum to make his transfer happen. The Istanbul giants previously attempted to bring Richarlison in on...

African Fencing Champs Begins In Lagos

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African Fencing Champs Begins In Lagos

The jostle for medals began at the 2025 African Fencing Championships in Lagos on Wednesday, with continental powerhouse, Egypt showcasing their dominance by winning the tournament’s first gold medal. One hundred and fifty fencers from 18 countries across the continent are competing at Charterhouse Lagos, in the 23rd edition of the tournament. The five-day tournament was opened with the men’s epee...

Falcons Arrive Morocco Ahead Of 2024 WAFCON Tournament

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CAF Awards 2025: Super Falcons Awarded National Team of the Year

Nine-time African champions, the Super Falcons will arrive in Casablanca, the capital of Morocco on Wednesday (today), ahead of the 2024 WAFCON tournament which will be played from July 5 to 26 in the North African country. Seven of the players including American-based trio, Asisat Oshoala, Michelle Alozie and Deborah Abiodun arrived in Casablanca on Tuesday. Others are Chinwendu Ihezuo,...

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