Marcel Desailly urges Brazilian wonderkid Estevao to adapt quickly to Premier League pace
Former France international and Ghana-born legend Marcel Desailly believes Chelsea’s teenage sensation Estêvão will need time to adjust to the...
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‘He sometimes looks like a fourth division player’ – Chris Waddle slams French-Malian star Dembele’s Ballon d’Or win
French-Guinean forward Ousmane Dembele’s Ballon d’Or win has sparked debate, with former Ligue 1 star Chris Waddle questioning whether the...
Everton open transfer talks for Ghanaian defender Kojo Peprah Oppong
Everton have entered formal discussions with French club OGC Nice over the potential signing of Ghanaian centre-back Kojo Peprah Oppong,...
‘That’s least of my worries’ – Arne Slot backs Mohamed Salah to rediscover form despite goal drought
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has backed Mohamed Salah to find his scoring touch again as the Egyptian forward endures a...
Analyst urges patience over Nigerian prospect Fashanu Michael
Trivela Brazil coordinator Pedro Ramos has cautioned against the growing hype around Nigerian forward Fashanu Michael, who has been linked...
Marco Silva hails Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey as Fulham’s most agile and quickest defender
Fulham manager Marco Silva has described Nigerian international Calvin Bassey as the club’s most agile and quickest centre-back, underscoring his...
Bristol City coach hails Kenyan prospect Zak Vyner as ‘outstanding’ player
Bristol City head coach Gerhard Struber has offered glowing praise for defender Zak Vyner, describing him as an “outstanding” and...
Eddie Howe urges Newcastle to stay patient as DR Congo star Yoane Wissa nears return
Eddie Howe has cautioned that Newcastle United must manage expectations with Yoane Wissa as the DR Congo international edges closer...
CAF Champions League: Lupopo slam ‘baseless’ mistreatment claims after 3-0 win over Orlando Pirates
Congolese side FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo have strongly rejected allegations that they mistreated Orlando Pirates during their CAF Champions League first-leg...
North African giants eye CAF Inter-Club group stage as key fixtures loom
North African heavyweights Al-Hilal Omdurman, Wydad AC and Zamalek will command attention on Friday as the CAF Inter-Club competitions resume,...
English-Ivorian star Marc Guehi on Bayern radar after agents meet Eberl in Munich
Agents representing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi have reportedly met Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl as the German giants...
2026 Women’s AFCON: Ghana take big step toward qualification with big win over Egypt
Ghana’s women’s national team, the Black Queens, have taken a giant step toward qualifying for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup...
Spanish-Moroccan Lamine Yamal irritated, not angry, over claims of unprofessionalism
Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is said to be ‘annoyed, not angry’ by growing claims that he lacks professionalism. The...
German-Nigerian star Jamal Musiala returns to Bayern training in major injury comeback boost
Bayern Munich forward Jamal Musiala has returned to light training in what the club has described as a significant step...
Spanish-Nigerian striker Samu Aghehowa attracting interest from Aston Villa and Newcastle United
Aston Villa and Newcastle United are among several Premier League clubs monitoring FC Porto’s prolific forward, Samu Aghehowa, following his...
‘AC Milan will have to kick me out to make me leave’ – English-Nigerian defender Fikayo Tomori declares
Fikayo Tomori has declared his unwavering loyalty to AC Milan, saying the club would have to ‘kick him out’ if...
French-Congolese striker Arnaud Kalimuendo emerges as January target for goal-shy Roma
Roma have set their sights on Nottingham Forest striker Arnaud Kalimuendo as they prepare to strengthen their attack in the...
Dutch-Nigerian forward Joshua Zirkzee to hand in transfer request for January exit amid West Ham interest
Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly preparing to ask for a transfer away from Manchester United in the January window,...
Zohran Mamdani urges FIFA to fix World Cup ticket prices as fans are priced out of 2026 tournament
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has called on FIFA to intervene and cap ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA...
English-Nigerian youngster Tyrique George calls first Champions League goal ‘a dream come true’
Chelsea’s Tyrique George described his first UEFA Champions League goal as a dream come true after netting in the Blues’...