Aston Villa secure signing of Ivorian midfielder Mohamed Koné from ASEC Mimosas
Aston Villa have confirmed the arrival of Mohamed Koné from Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas, underlining their growing relationship with one...
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‘He’s not alone’ – French-Malian defender Ibrahima Konate backed by Slot amid Liverpool scrutiny
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has moved to defend Ibrahima Konaté, insisting the French-Malian centre-back should not be made a scapegoat...
‘I’m really pleased’ – Crystal Palace boss on Jean-Philippe Mateta earning first France call-up
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he is ‘really pleased’ for Jean-Philippe Mateta after the striker received his first senior...
Dutch-Nigerian Joshua Zirkzee set for January exit as Serie A clubs circle
Joshua Zirkzee is weighing up a return to Serie A after falling further down the pecking order at Manchester United,...
Man City asked about Jules Kounde but he was not for sale – Deco
Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed that Manchester City enquired about the availability of French defender Jules Kounde during the...
Arsenal close to renewing £10m ‘Visit Rwanda’ sponsorship amid protests
Arsenal are in advanced negotiations to renew their £10m-per-year partnership with Visit Rwanda, despite mounting criticism from supporters and political...
Man United defender Patrick Dorgu reveals meaning of his Nigerian name
Manchester United defender Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu has shed light on the deep personal meaning behind his full name, underscoring how...
Luca Zidane earns first Algeria call-up for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda
Algeria have handed a first senior call-up to Luca Zidane, son of French football icon Zinedine Zidane, for their upcoming...
‘I’m really proud of being Nigerian’ – Manuel Akanji embraces heritage as he settles at Inter
Inter Milan defender Manuel Akanji says he takes immense pride in his Nigerian roots, a part of his identity he...
‘They are mad’ – Calvin Bassey hails Nigerian fans as the most passionate in football
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has described Nigerian football supporters as the most passionate he has ever experienced, highlighting their...
Morocco secure knockout place at U-20 World Cup
Morocco and Argentina became the first sides to book their places in the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 World...
Sierra Leone eye historic back-to-back wins as they face Burkina Faso in World Cup qualifier
Sierra Leone will look to build on their momentum in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they clash with...
Faé names 23-man Cote d’Ivoire squad for decisive World Cup qualifiers against Seychelles and Kenya
Côte d’Ivoire head coach Émerse Faé has unveiled a 23-man squad for the final two rounds of the 2026 FIFA...
Spanish-Moroccan prodigy Lamine Yamal feels Hakimi’s jab after PSG victory, with Mendes starring
Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi enjoyed the last laugh over Spanish-Moroccan wonderkid Lamine Yamal after Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win against...
Austrian-Nigerian defender David Alaba delighted after completing full match in Real Madrid triumph
Austrian defender David Alaba expressed delight at completing the full 90 minutes in Real Madrid’s emphatic Champions League victory over...
Brazilian-Cameroonian star Vinicius Junior’s outburst clarified after Real Madrid substitution
Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior’s angry reaction to being substituted in Real Madrid’s Champions League thrashing of Kairat Altmay has been...
‘We’ve proven our strength at the highest level’ – Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen on Galatasaray’s victory over Liverpool
Victor Osimhen believes Galatasaray’s Champions League triumph over Liverpool proved the Turkish side’s quality on Europe’s biggest stage. The Nigerian...
French-Congolese Benoit Badiashile hails Chelsea’s resilience after hard-fought win over Benfica
Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile praised his team’s resilience after a hard-fought 1-0 Champions League victory over Benfica on Tuesday night....
Benin coach Gernot Rohr not ‘getting carried away’ despite being handed lead in World Cup qualifying Group C
Benin coach Gernot Rohr is maintaining a cautious approach despite his team being handed the top spot in Group C...
Arne Slot hopeful French-Cameroonian Hugo Ekitike will be fit for Chelsea clash
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is optimistic that French striker Hugo Ekitike will recover in time for their Premier...