Arsenal Confirm Lokonga Signing From Anderlecht
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, landing him on a permanent deal from Anderlecht. Talks between the Gunners and Anderlecht had been ongoing for several weeks and after finally settling on a transfer fee the deal has now officially been confirmed, with the midfielder putting pen to paper on a long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium. READ...
John Terry Quits Role As Assistant Manager At Aston Villa
Chelsea legend John Terry has left his role as Aston Villa assistant head coach after three years on the job. Terry, 40, joined Villa as a player in the summer of 2017, taking on the captaincy. He played 32 games for the Midlands outfit in the 2017/18 season before then becoming assistant to boss Dean Smith in October 2018. Terry told the...
Man United Agree £41m Transfer Fee With Madrid For Varane
Manchester United have agreed with Real Madrid for the transfer of France international defender Raphael Varane. Man United and Madrid confirmed the agreement in a statement released on their official websites. The price for Varane is believed to be £41m including add-ons and the deal is set to go through, subject to a medical. “Manchester United is delighted to announce the club...
Inter Milan Reject Chelsea’s £85m Bid For Lukaku
Inter Milan have reportedly rejected Chelsea’s £85m plus Marcos Alonso offer for striker Romelu Lukaku. With the Blues continuing to be frustrated in their pursuit of Erling Braut Haaland, Lukaku has supposedly moved to the top of their striker wishlist for the current window. Furthermore, Inter are thought to be determined to secure the signature of Alonso this summer, with the...
Aisha Buhari Cup: “I’m Ever Ready To Give My Flesh, Blood For Nigeria” – Desire Oparanozie
Super Falcons striker, Desire Oparanozie has expressed his readiness to give his flesh and blood while playing her fatherland. Oparanozie made this known after recovering from a head collision she sustained in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Mali on Monday during the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament in Lagos. The 27-year-old, who plays in the Division 1 Féminine for Dijon FCO was...
De Gea Saved Us From Embarrassing Defeat To Man City – Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes says but for the heroics of David De Gea, Manchester United would have suffered an embarrassing defeat to city rivals Manchester City. The Premier League champions opened the scoring seven minutes into proceedings when Bailly turned home a cross from Joao Cancelo. The Portuguese then sent in a hopeful clipped cross late in the first half which Bernardo Silva...
Real Madrid Preparing £292m Package To Sign Both Haaland And Mbappe
Spanish giant, Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a financial package worth £292million to secure the services of both Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. The Spanish side, who have been long-term admirers of the footballers, are eager to close a deal with the duo ahead of the 2022-2023 season. They are developing a package that will cover each player's transfer fees,...
Iwobi, Okoye Receive Death Threats After Eagles AFCON Exit
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye and midfielder, Alex Iwobi, were subjected to cyberbullying by fans, including death threats, after Nigeria’s exit from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon on Sunday following a 1-0 defeat to Tunisia. Youssef Msakni scored the only goal of the encounter with a strike from 25 yards out to fire Tunisia to the last...
Tunisia Sacks Coach After AFCON Exit
The Tunisia Football Federation have sacked head coach of the Carthage Eagles Mondher Kebaier following the team’s exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The TFF announced the decision on Sunday, a day after the Carthage Eagles elimination from the AFCON. The North Africans lost 1-0 to the Stallions of Burkina Faso in their quarter-final clash at the Roumde Adija...
Mane: AFCON Title More Important To Me Than Champions League, Premier League
Senegal hero Sadio Mane says winning the Africa Cup of Nations is more important to him than any other trophy he has won. Mane scored the decisive spot-kick that saw Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties after 120 minutes of football ended goalless and crowned champions of AFCON 2021. It is the first time ever Senegal will emerge champions of Africa...
