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Nigeria centre-back Joshua Akpudje is delighted at his move to Tampereen Ilves of Finland, attributing it to divine intervention,   “And again, God steps in. In everything you do, keep a positive mindset. Let’s go Lives FC,” the former MFM player stated in an Instagram post on Friday. The 25-year-old …

Barnsley have signed Nigeria midfielder Kelechi Nwakali on a three-year deal. The 26-year-old arrives at Oakwell for an undisclosed fee from Chaves, a club in Portugal’s second tier, where he scored one goal and registered four assists last season. “I knew this was an exciting opportunity for me, I know …

Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen has had his say after Monday’s disappointing 3-0 defeat to Monaco in the Gamper Trophy. Hansi Flick’s side had enjoyed a bright pre-season but were comfortably beaten by Ligue 1 opposition in their final friendly before the start of the new campaign. Ter Stegen said it’s …

Aaron-Wan Bissaka has joined West Ham from Man Utd; the right-back made 190 appearances for United since joining in 2019; he is set to be replaced at Old Trafford by Noussair Mazraoui after Man Utd agreed a £17.2m deal with Bayern Munich for the Morocco international The right-back joins on a seven-year …

Less than half an hour after a strange rumor emerged from Spain over Luis Diaz joining Man City, sources from Liverpool and Manchester have now responded. Diaz’s future remains a hot topic in Spain and Colombia, including ongoing claims that he could join Barcelona as an alternative to Nico Williams. The winger …

A stunning transfer has fallen into Mikel Arteta’s lap after it emerged a Bayern Munich forward heavily favours signing with the Gunners rather than Barcelona or PSG, and Arsenal can complete a deal that won’t break the bank. Arsenal have already completed two major signings this summer, with David Raya and …

Felix is keen to return to Stamford Bridge and it is thought Chelsea could sign him for less than £40 million Chelsea’s busy transfer window has taken another twist after Samu Omorodion’s move was called off at the last minute and the club were offered the chance to re-sign Joao Felix by …

Letsile Tebogo has etched his name in history by becoming the first Botswanan—and the first African—to win gold in the 200-meter event at the Olympic Games. The 21-year-old sprinting prodigy delivered a spectacular performance at the Stade de France, clocking an African record time of 19.46 seconds.   Tebogo’s victory …

The English Premier League has announced new rules for the upcoming 2024/25 football season. As the domestic league games begin on Friday, August 16, 2024, with an opening match between Manchester United and Fulham, there will be a significant difference in the rules guiding the games, a statement on the …

President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of Mr. Issa Hayatou, former President of the Confederation of African Football, who passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday, Hayatou was …