France were unable to extend their grip of Group D of the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in Reykjavik on Monday, Afrosport reports. Les Bleus were five points clear of Ukraine going into this game after defeating Azerbaijan 3-0 last time out in Paris. They were however behind after Victor Palsson put Iceland...
AC Milan have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Christopher Nkunku on a five-year deal worth £36 million with add-ons, Afrosport reports. The 27-year-old Frenchman of DR Congo heritage will take a pay cut, according to BBC Sport and has been granted permission to travel to Milan to have his medical. Chelsea have also included a sell-on clause on any future sale of Nkunku. He...
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has ruled out Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku from Friday’s Premier League clash against West Ham United, Afrosport reports. Jackson missed Chelsea’s opening day draw against Crystal Palace due to suspension, while Nkunku was dropped from the squad despite being fully fit. Maresca confirmed that both forwards remain available for selection but stressed they are not in his plans, with their futures...
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has affirmed that Christopher Nkunku has a place in the squad despite uncertainty about his future, Afrosport reports. The French forward of Congolese heritage has been limited to just three starts in the Premier League this season, with 20 appearances coming off the bench. The bulk of his action has come in the UEFA Conference League where he has scored five goals...
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has explained why Nicolas Jackson and Christopher are not playing together, Afrosport reports. Since the Blues 2-0 Premier League opening day defeat to Manchester City, the Senegalese and French forward of Congolese heritage have not featured in the same XI. Nicolas Jackson has been the favoured choice in the English top flight and has scored four goals and provided two assists in...
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