Nigeria’s coach, Stephen Keshi, has excluded Peter Odemwingie and John Mikel Obi from the squad for the first leg of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers. Other experienced players, including Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Taye Taiwo, and Kalu Uche, were also left out. Keshi has opted for a mix of local and foreign-based players, recalling […]
Malian right-back Diacko Fofana from Nice has suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee during a training session, as announced by Claude Puel, the general coach of OGC Nice. The 18-year-old player, who had recently shown promise, will undergo surgery in the coming days, and the recovery is expected to take several months. […]
Ivorian striker Ibrahim Sissoko showcased an impressive performance in the Champions League play-offs despite his club, Panathinaikos, facing a defeat against Malaga (2-0). The 20-year-old player caught attention with his dynamic presence on the pitch, demonstrating agility and skill. Despite his individual efforts, Panathinaikos couldn’t secure a win, with the 2-0 result complicating their chances. […]
Togolese international defender Nibombé Daré is enjoying positive recognition in the Belgian press following his team Royal Boussu Dour Borinage’s victory against Heist (1-0) in the opening match of the Belgian second division championship. Daré, who has previously experienced success in the Belgian first division with RAEC-Mons, was named the “second-best defender in D2” by […]
With the impending confirmations of César Azpilicueta and Stéphane Mbia’s departures, Marseille might finally be able to initiate a somewhat calm transfer window, although time is running out. As the club has been actively seeking sales throughout the summer, only the departure of Alou Diarra has provided Marseille with some financial relief. This situation has […]
Cameroon ian defender Sébastien Bassong has signed a three-year contract with English Premier League club Norwich after facing tough competition at Tottenham. The presence of William Gallas, Michael Dawson, and the new addition Jan Vertonghen at Tottenham’s White Hart Lane led to Bassong feeling confined. Even in the previous season, Bassong lacked the confidence of […]
The seasoned Ghanaian goalkeeper, Richard Kingson, is not ready to hang up his boots just yet. At present, he is in negotiations with Cypriot club Apoel Nicosia regarding a potential contract. The 34-year-old Kingson has been without a club since the termination of his contract with English club Blackpool, which suffered relegation from the Premier […]
Former Queen Park Rangers striker Patrick Agyemang has been undergoing training with South African club Bidvest Wits for several weeks and is expected to finalize a contract by the end of the week. Agyemang, who is currently without a contract, spent the last six months at the English third division club Stevenage. Advanced discussions between […]
According to SuperSport, Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan has requested exemption from the friendly match against Liberia scheduled for September 11 in Monrovia. The Ghanaian football federation had announced the friendly as part of Liberia’s independence celebration, just three days after Ghana’s CAN 2013 qualifying match against Malawi. While Gyan has no objections to playing against […]
Ivorian international defender Kolo Touré is reportedly in talks to join AS Roma by the end of the transfer window. Tensions with Manchester City leadership have escalated since the Community Shield final, where Touré watched from the sidelines. Struggling to secure playing time with Manchester City, where he has become a luxury substitute, the former […]
