Former Ghana international Shilla Illiasu Alhassan has shed more light on his failed 2006 move to Arsenal following a brilliant performance at the World Cup. Then on the books of Ghana Premier League (GPL) outfit Asante Kotoko, the defender impressed in group matches against the Czech Republic and Italy, benefiting from a nightmarish outing of…
Vipers SC head coach Fred Kajoba has insisted their transfer business will not be influenced by outsiders. Vipers has been one of the busiest Ugandan clubs in the market and have signed four players so far in preparation for an appearance in the Caf Champions League next season. The Venoms are strengthening in a bid…
Real Madrid are set to reveal their brand-new kits for the upcoming season as they look to clinch the Liga title ahead of close rivals Barcelona. Goal has the latest information about Los Blancos’ 2020-21 shirts – home, away and third – as well as when they expected to be fully released and more. New…
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has predicted a difficult year for the Super Eagles if they qualify for the Fifa World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations, both in 2022. The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the global football calendar with the Confederation of African Football (Caf) postponing several competitions, including the 2021 Afcon for health…
Tottenham Hotspur managed a goalless draw against AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League on Thursday. Spurs were lacklustre throughout the game and failed to register a single shot on target. The Cherries, on the other hand, were denied a late winner. A victory would have been massive in their bid to avoid relegation, only for Callum Wilson’s…
According to ESPN, Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho wants to sign Everton target Kurt Zouma, with the player already planning his exit from Chelsea. It has been reported that Mourinho has been in contact regarding a transfer for the 25-year-old central defender with whom he worked at Chelsea. The France international’s representatives have already…
According to ESPN, former Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney ‘caused some awkward moments’ early on in his career at Arsenal during training. Arsenal signed Tierney from Scottish Premiership giants Celtic in the summer of 2019. The Scotland international left-back arrived at the Gunners with a ‘train as you play’ mentality taught at Celtic, but that did…
Curtis Woodhouse has urged Manchester United on Twitter to make a move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in the summer transfer window. The former Sheffield United and Birmingham City midfielder made the comments on Thursday evening when both Tottenham and United were in action. Tottenham played out a dull and boring goalless draw with…
Mark Lawrenson has predicted on BBC Sport that Tottenham Hotspur will win against Arsenal in the North London derby this weekend. The Liverpool legend, who now works as a pundit for BBC Sport, believes that Tottenham are “more solid” than their bitter rivals Arsenal. Lawrenson has backed Jose Mourinho’s side to get the better of…
The PSL will hold a press conference on Monday to possibly clear the air regarding the resumption of the season. In a short statement released on Friday, the league said chairman Dr Irvin Khoza will hold the media briefing at the PSL offices. BREAKING: The Premier Soccer League Chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza will hold a press conference…
Express FC CEO Isaac Mwesigwa has stated they are in search of new players ahead of the new season. Express made news when they released 18 players recently and the CEO has assured they are negotiating deals with potential new signings. “What I can assure our fans is that we are active and smart in…
Andreas Christensen believes his long-term future will lie at Chelsea, with the Danish defender having earned the “trust” of Frank Lampard. The 24-year-old centre-half has flitted in and out of favour during his time at Stamford Bridge. His potential was acquired back in 2012, with the Blues holding high hopes for a ball-playing option in…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus could face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals as the draw for the rest of the tournament was made on Friday. Madrid trail Manchester City in their unfinished round-of-16 tie, while Juventus trail Lyon 1-0 ahead of the second leg. Bayern Munich look likely to face either Barcelona or Napoli…
Some Manchester United fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Jack Grealish for Aston Villa against their team. Grealish was in action for Villa in their Premier League game against United at Villa Park on Thursday evening. The 24-year-old, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a…
Micah Richards has responded to Kalvin Phillips’s message on Instagram following Leeds United’s win against Stoke City at home on Thursday evening. Leeds hammered Stoke 5-0 at Elland Road in the Championship to enhance their chances of clinching automatic promotion to the Premier League. Goals from Mateusz Klich, Helder Costa, Liam Cooper, Pablo Hernandez and…
Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa has raved about Helder Costa to Leeds Live following the match against Stoke City. Costa, whose loan deal from Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers was recently made permanent, scored for Leeds in their 5-0 victory over Stoke at Elland Road in the Championship on Thursday evening. The 26-year-old winger…
David de Gea moved past Peter Schmeichel on Thursday to become the overseas player with the most Manchester United appearances. The Spanish goalkeeper played for United for the 399th time when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side travelled to Aston Villa in the Premier League and claimed a 3-0 win. It saw De Gea, who joined United from…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic doubts he will remain at AC Milan if the situation does not change, while insisting neither he nor the Serie A club belong in the Europa League. Ibrahimovic returned to Milan – where he previously won the Scudetto in 2011 – as a free agent in January after leaving MLS side LA Galaxy…
Inter boss Antonio Conte refused to blame his players after they threw away a lead to draw 2-2 at Hellas Verona on Thursday. The Nerazzurri had been leading going into the final five minutes at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi but Miguel Veloso showed wonderful composure to seal a point for the hosts. Inter had forged ahead…
Kevin-Prince Boateng found the back of the net in Besiktas’ 3-2 victory over Bengali-Fode Koita‘s Kasimpasa in Thursday’s Turkish Super Lig game. Ghana international Boateng made his third appearance since returning from an Achilles tendonitis injury which forced him out of Denizlispor clash. The 33-year-old midfielder shone at Vodafone Park after replacing injured Gokhan Gonul…
