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Chelsea star refuses to leave Enzo’s team

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2024August 21, 20240

Chelsea winger, Raheem Sterling does not want to leave the club despite reportedly being declared surplus for requirement. He has no desire to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, according to Givemesport. According to reports, the player released a statement shortly before Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Manchester City on Sunday,...

Nwabali might continue with Chippa United – Coach September

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2024August 20, 20240

Chippa United assistant coach, Thabo September says Stanley Nwakali might remain at the club beyond this summer. Nwabali has been linked with a number clubs in South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Europe. The goalkeeper has already returned to Chippa United with no offers forthcoming at the moment. September insisted that...

‘Very difficult to find’ – Robert Pires reveals quality of striker Arsenal want

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2024August 20, 20240

Former Arsenal star Robert Pires, has noted that there are no longer quality strikers in the forms of Thierry Henry, Didier Drogba and Samuel E’too. The former France international is however unsure whether a new striker will help the Gunners win the Premier League title this season. Mikel Arteta is...

Dani Olmo’s arrival forces Gundogun out of Barcelona

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2024August 20, 20240

Barcelona midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan, is set to leave the club only one year after he joined. According to Mundo Deportivo, this is because of Barca’s money problems. Gundogan earns around €20m-a-year with the La Liga giants and this salary is over 5% of the club’s total wage bill. Barcelona were...

Man United star, Kobbie Mainoo names favourite player

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2024August 20, 20240

Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo has named Wayne Rooney as his favourite player. The Red Devils great is currently the manager at Plymouth Argyle. Recall that Rooney left Everton to join the Red Devils in 2004. He is regarded as one of the greatest English football stars of all time....

Plateau United to unveil new players Tuesday

NewsDeskNgAug 19, 2024August 19, 20240

Plateau United have concluded plans to unveil their new players ahead of the 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season. The unveiling ceremony was initially scheduled to take place earlier in the month but was rescheduled due to the nationwide protest. It will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024,...

Lookman to become one of highest-paid Nigerian players with PSG deal

NewsDeskNgAug 19, 2024August 19, 20240

Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, could become one of the highest-paid Nigerian players if he seals a move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer. PSG are interested in the player and according to GFNI, they have offered him a big contract. The Ligue 1 giants have proposed a salary of €4.5 million...

Chelsea knows what I need – Maresca speaks on Osimhen, Joao Felix

NewsDeskNgAug 16, 2024August 16, 20240

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has said the club knows what he is looking for in the transfer window. Maresca was responding to questions over potentially bringing in another forward. The Blues have seen a move for Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion collapse and are now trying to get Joao Felix from...

Chelsea annouces deal for forward Moreira

NewsDeskNgAug 16, 2024August 16, 20240

Chelsea on Friday announced that forward Diego Moreira has completed a permanent transfer to RC Strasbourg. Enzo Maresca’s side disclosed this in a statement on their website ahead of their Premier League opener with Manchester City this weekend. “Everyone at Chelsea would like to thank Diego for his contributions throughout...

Full Fixtures – Carabao Cup second-round draw for 2024/2025 season confirmed

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2024August 15, 20240

The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup was confirmed on Wednesday night. Nottingham Forest will host Newcastle in the standout tie. The competition got underway this week with 70 clubs from across the EFL competing in first-round matches. The winners of those fixtures will now be joined...