Striker Boniface set to stay at Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Victor Boniface will remain at the Bundesliga club, after the Nigerian striker was left out of their Champions League clash with Sparta Prague amid rumours of a move to Saudi Arabia. Boniface returned from injury on Saturday but was on the bench for Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw with RB Leipzig […]
England’s Stanway out for ‘several months ‘after knee surgery
Bayern Munich’s England midfielder Georgia Stanway has had knee ligament surgery which will keep her sidelined for several months, the club said on Thursday. Bayern added that Stanway had suffered a lateral collateral ligament tear in her right knee in training earlier this week. “The 26-year-old England international had an operation on Wednesday and will […]
Morocco’s Ziyech joins Qatar’s Al-Duhail
Hakim Ziyech has joined Al-Duhail, the Qatar Stars League club announced on Thursday, on a free transfer after the Morocco international left Galatasaray. The 31-year-old, who represented the Netherlands at youth level, will play under former Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier. “Al-Duhail Sports Club succeeded in obtaining the signature of Moroccan international player Hakim Ziyech,” […]
Clubs spent $8.59 billion on international transfers in 2024
Clubs worldwide made a record 22,779 international transfers in men’s soccer in 2024 for a total spend of $8.59 billion, world soccer’s governing body FIFA said in its Global Transfer Report published on Thursday. The figure is the second-highest spend after a record-breaking 2023 when clubs spent $9.63 billion on international transfers. FIFA also said […]
Simons makes Leipzig move permanent after 18-month loan from PSG
Attacking midfielder Xavi Simons has signed for RB Leipzig on a permanent deal after an 18-month loan spell at the Bundesliga team from Paris St Germain, the two clubs said on Thursday. The Netherlands international has signed a contract at Leipzig until 2027. Media reports said the deal was worth over 50 million euros ($52.19 […]
Almiron returns to Atlanta after six years at Newcastle
Paraguay international Miguel Almiron has returned to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Atlanta United for an undisclosed fee, after six years at Newcastle United, both clubs said on Thursday. The 30-year-old winger has joined the American club on a deal that runs until 2027 with an option to extend by another year. He joined Newcastle […]
BBNaija star Frodd joyfully welcome the arrival of his second child with his wife.
Chukwuemeka Okoye, affectionately known as Frodd former Big Brother Naija, has joyously revealed the arrival of his second child, a lovely baby girl, alongside his wife, Chioma, in Canada. The reality television star took to Instagram to share this heartwarming milestone, posting a touching photo and video that beautifully encapsulated the joy of this momentous […]
Nollywood Actress Ruby Ojiakor gets engaged.
Prominent Nigerian actress Ruby Ojiakor has made headlines with the announcement of her engagement to her partner, Onwa Idemili. The exciting news was shared by the actress herself, who took to her Instagram account on Thursday morning to reveal the heartfelt moment. The actress’s announcement has sparked a wave of excitement among her supporters, who […]