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Former Scotland captain Barry Ferguson has defended Cyriel Dessers and warned the Scottish giants against letting him go. The Nigeria international has been heavily criticized by both pundits and club fans despite having been one of Rangers best players last season - scoring 22 goals fo

Manchester United have bolstered their defensive options with the signing of Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich in a deal worth 15 million. The Morocco international is reunited with Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford, having worked under the Dutchman at Ajax prior to their departure in the

According to a latest report in English football media, Chelsea are said to be keen on offering Nicolas Jackson a new deal ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. The Blues recently awarded Cole Palmer with a new two-year contract extension, which in turn, put the skilful attacker among the high

Norwegian football club Bod/Glimt has officially announced the signing of Nigerian forward Gift Sunday. The teenage sensation has signed a four-year contract as he joins the club from P Sports Academy in Nigeria. The 18-year-old Nigerian Gift Sunday is the newest addition to Bo

New England Revolution have added another African to their roster with the signing of Alhassan Yusuf from Royal Antwerp for a reported fee of up to $3 million. The Nigeria international spent three years in Belgium following his arrival from Swedish side IFK Goteborg in July 2021 and wo

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness believes that Mohamed Salah will seek a bumper contract in Saudi Arabia when his time in Merseyside comes to an end. Salah, who has been heavily linked to the Saudi Pro League in the last year, has decided to stay with Liverpool for the 2024/25 campaign.

The Egyptian Premier League title race may be over, but the battle to win the Golden Boot is still raging, as Fiston Mayele tries to chase down Wessam Abou Ali. Mayele, who plays for Pyramids FC, scored a hat-trick in his teams comfortable 5-2 win over Talaea El Gaish on Sunday night, n

SSC Napoli club director Giovanni Manna has confirmed that Victor Osimhen has requested to leave the Italian Serie A giants. The Nigerian superstar is known to be on the radar of English Premier League club Chelsea FC who are hoping to reinforce their striking department. In De

Percy Tau could join compatriot Rulani Mokwena at Wydad Casablanca after the Moroccan giants confirmed an interest in the South African star. Taus relationship with Al Ahly head coach Marcel Koller is believed to have worsened in recent months and he was left out of the squad again for