Riyad Mahrez Reveals Decision On Leaving Man City For Arsenal
Manchester City winger, Riyad Mahrez, has reiterated his commitment to the club amid speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal. The Algeria international insists he “doesn’t see higher” than the reigning Premier League champions, after winning a hoard of trophies since arriving at the Etihad in 2018. Mahrez has lifted the league, Carabao Cup and FA Cup with City since...
Saka, Adeyemi, Pedri, Others Make 80-Man Shortlist For 2021 Golden Boy Award [Full list]
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Red Bull Salzburg’s Karim-David Adeyemi, are some of the names on the 80-man list of nominations for the 2021 Golden Boy award on Friday. The Golden Boy prize is an annual award established by Italian newspaper Tuttosport which is handed to the best player in European football under the age of 21 over the preceding calendar year. Last...
New Date For Tyson Fury Vs Deontay Wilder Confirmed As British Boxer Contracts COVID-19
Tyson Fury’s world heavyweight title defence against Deontay Wilder, originally scheduled for 24 July, has officially been postponed after Fury tested positive for coronavirus. It was reported last week that Fury had contracted Covid-19, with the news confirmed on Thursday by the British boxer’s US-based promoter Top Rank on Thursday. The fight will now take place on 9 October at the same...
Ex-Chelsea Defender Recommends Lampard For England’s Managerial Job
Former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy, believes Frank Lampard’s track record of improving young players could stand him in good stead for bossing the English national team one day. Southgate has been impressive since taking over as the Three Lions manager. In his first outing with the team he led them to the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He then...
Nigerian- Born Defender Destiny Udogie Joins Udinese On Loan
Nigerian-born defender Destiny Udogie has joined Udinese on a season-long loan deal from Hellas Verona. Udinese have the option to sign him on a permanent basis at the end of the 2021/22 campaign. The 19-year-old was promoted to Hellas Verona first team last season. The versatile defender made six league appearances featuring against AC Milan, Inter Milan, Atalanta and Napoli. READ ALSO: Chukwueze...
Chukwueze Returns To Villarreal Training After Injury Layoff
Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze has returned to training after spending time on the sidelines due to injury. Chukwueze copped the injury in the second leg of Villarreal’s Europa League semi-final clash against Premier League club Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in May. The Nigeria international missed the final against Manchester United as a result of the setback. Villarreal later announced that he...
Huesca Plan To Keep Nwakali, Reject Leeds, Watford Bids
SD Huesca have very serious plans to keep hold of Kelechi Nwakali and as a result have turned down a summer transfer bid from Leeds United for the Nigerian midfielder. A report from The Athletic had revealed that Leeds are keen on signing the Huesca midfielder before this summer’s transfer comes to it’s conclusion. Watford are also monitoring the Nigerian international...
Netherlands Legend Robben Retires For The Second Time Aged 37
Legendary Netherlands winger Arjen Robben has retired from football for the second time after deciding not to spend a second season playing for Dutch club Groningen. Robben, who made 96 appearances for Holland, thanked fans for the ‘heartwarming support’ after confirming his decision on Twitter. The 37-year-old originally hung up his boots in July 2019 after leaving Bayern but decided to return to the game in June...
To Win AFCON Trophy, Super Eagles Must Be Ready To Beat The Best Teams -Nwosu
Former Nigerian midfielder, Henry Nwosu says becoming champions of Africa won’t come on a platter of gold for the Super Eagles if they are to win the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. The 1980 AFCON winning player stated this in a chat with Completesports.com, where he said that with the caliber of players in the team, Nigeria should be able to...
Saka Set To Receive Major Council Award For His Courage At Euro 2020
Bukayo Saka is set to be rewarded for his courage in the Euro 2020 final by being given the Freedom of Ealing. Born in the London borough in 2001, the England star will become the youngest-ever person to receive the honour. Local council bosses have nominated the teenager following his penalty miss for the Three Lions against Italy, which was met...
