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Done Deal: Nigeria’s Torunarigha joins Hamburg on free transfer from Gent

Done Deal: Nigeria’s Torunarigha joins Hamburg on free transfer from Gent

Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha has completed a move to Bundesliga club Hamburg on a free transfer, Afrosport reports. Torunarigha departs Belgian Pro League side Gent following the expiration of his contract and returns to Germany, his birth country. The 27-year-old defender was formerly on the books of Hertha Berlin, having graduated through the club’s youth system. He made his senior debut in February 2017, scoring...

Nigeria’s Goodluck Igbokwe in search of more playing time at Rio Ave

Nigeria’s Goodluck Igbokwe in search of more playing time at Rio Ave

Nigerian forward Goodluck Igbokwe says settling down in Portugal has been swift, adding that he is looking forward to contributing his quota in helping Rio Ave, Afrosportreports. The former Right2Win Academy graduate joined the Portuguese side from Belgian outfit Gent last summer and has been mostly involved in actions for the Under-19 team. Igbokwe, who has featured for Nigeria at the Under-23 level, scored two goals...

Conference League Draw: Chelsea to host Heidenheim, Gent in new 36-team format

Conference League Draw: Chelsea to host Heidenheim, Gent in new 36-team format

The draws for the 2024-25 UEFA Conference League season were held on Friday at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The new Conference League format will see all 36 teams compete in a single league phase, with each side facing six different teams comprising of three home and three away matches. The top eight sides in the league will qualify automatically for the knockout stages, while the...