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Sheffield Wednesday charged by EFL for failure of paying player wages

Sheffield Wednesday charged by EFL for failure of paying player wages

The English Football League (EFL) has charged Sheffield Wednesday with multiple breaches of regulations after failing to pay the wages of its players on time, Afrosport reports. The charges are as a result of failing to pay players' wages on time for March and May, although March’s wages were eventually paid in April, the club said it was due to debts being owed to owner Dejphon...

Dortmund reportedly certain of getting Bellingham’s brother from Sunderland

Dortmund reportedly certain of getting Bellingham’s brother from Sunderland

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly certain of getting a deal done to sign Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham, Afrosport reports. The 19-year-old brother of Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham was named the Championship Young Player of the Year and was also in the Championship Team of the Season as the Black Cats defeated Shield United in the Championship playoff final, to return to the Premier League after an eight-year...

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Jobe Bellingham takes pride in helping Sunderland secure Premier League promotion

Jobe Bellingham has taken pride in being one of the players who helped Sunderland regain promotion to the Premier League after eight years, Afrosport reports. The Black Cats pulled off a remarkable comeback against Sheffield United in Saturday's promotion playoff final, scoring in the final 14 minutes to win 2-1, Tom Watson's stoppage time strike sending the Wembley crowd into raptures. Reflecting on the financially-transforming victory,...

Semi Ajayi scores first Championship goal in West Brom draw

Nigeria’s Semi Ajayi set for West Brom departure after six years

West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday released Semi Ajayi, with the Nigerian defender to leave the Championship club at the end of his current contract in June, Afrosport reports. Ajayi, who joined West Brom from Rotherham United in July 2019, will depart the Hawthorns after six years. The Nigeria international made 177 appearances for the Baggies, scoring 13 goals and providing three assists. He played an integral...

Leicester City referred to independent commission for alleged PSR breaches

Leicester City referred to independent commission for alleged PSR breaches

Leicester City have been referred to an independent Commission for alleged breaches of Profit and Sustainability rules (PSR) while they were in the EFL Championship last season, Afrosport reports. It marks the second time they have been charged with falling foul of PSR rules after winning an appeal earlier in the season that prevented the Premier League from charging them for breaches during the 2022-23 campaign....