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Amad Diallo: Ivorian extends contract to remain at Man Utd until 2030

Amad Diallo: Ivorian extends contract to remain at Man Utd until 2030

Manchester United forward Amad Diallo has penned a new five-year contract extension to remain at the club until 2030, the Old Trafford outfit confirmed on Thursday. Amad has been in impressive form for United this season, especially since the appointment of Ruben Amorim, playing in 12 games since the Portuguese joined in November 2024. The 22-year-old Ivorian has scored six goals and provided seven assists in...

Emmanuel Agbadou completes £16.6 million transfer to Wolves from Reims

Emmanuel Agbadou completes £16.6 million transfer to Wolves from Reims

Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signing of Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Agbadou from French Ligue 1 side Reims in a deal worth a reported £16.6 million, Afrosport reports. Agbadou joins on a four-and-a-half-year contract with an option to extend for a further year, making him head coach Vitor Pereira's first signing since joining the club in December 2024. "After the journey's had, he's still unbelievably hungry....

CHAN 2024: CAF reveals hosts and qualifier dates for historic tournament

CHAN 2024: CAF announces sizeable increase in prize money

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday announced an increase in the prize money for the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled to be held in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda next month, Afrosport reports. CAF revealed a 32% increase in the total prize money for the 2024 CHAN tournament, with the new value at USD 10.4 million. The African football body also added that the...

Mikel Obi calls on Chelsea to prioritise Osimhen over inconsistent Nicolas Jackson

Mikel Obi calls on Chelsea to prioritise Osimhen over inconsistent Nicolas Jackson

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has criticised forward Nicolas Jackson for lack of consistency in front of goal and wants the club to go for a more prolific option like Victor Osimhen, Afrosport reports. Jackson had a decent start to the season after netting nine goals coupled with three assists in his first 15 Premier League matches of the season. However, the Senegal international has...

Osimhen: Man United reportedly contact Napoli ahead of potential January transfer

Osimhen: Nigeria legend issues Man Utd transfer warning

Super Legend Ike Shorunmu has warned Victor Osimhen about a riksy transfer to Premier League club Manchester United. Man Utd are reportedly courting Osimhen in their efforts to boost the frontline in Reuben Amorim's team. Osimhen is one of the leading goalscorers in the Turkish Super Lig this season with 10 goals to his credit but his future remains uncertain. He is loan at Galatasaray and...