Jamie Vardy

Ex-Leicester striker Vardy aiming to prove ‘doubters wrong’ after Cremonese move

Ex-Leicester striker Vardy aiming to prove ‘doubters wrong’ after Cremonese move

New Cremonese signing, Jamie Vardy, says the Italian club reminds him of his days at the King Power Stadium with Leicester City, Afrosport reports. The 38-year-old joined on a free transfer after a glittering 13-year spell with Leicester, where he scored 200 goals in 500 appearances and famously lifted the Premier League title in 2016. Vardy, who signed a one-year deal to join the Serie A...

Isak joins elite forward list as Newcastle record sixth straight Premier League win

Isak joins elite forward list as Newcastle record sixth straight Premier League win

Alexander Isak scored a brace as Newcastle United recorded their sixth Premier League win in a row by defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. There had been doubts whether Isak would be fit to start the game having sat out the Magpies' 3-1 win over Bromley in the third round of the FA Cup over the weekend. He however started against Wolves at...

Wilfred Ndidi: Nigerian midfielder assists twice in Leicester City’s draw at Crystal Palace

Wilfred Ndidi: Nigerian midfielder assists twice in Leicester City’s draw at Crystal Palace

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi provided two assists in Leicester City’s 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The 27-year-old took his tally to three assists in the Premier League this season after also providing their only goal in a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa before the international break two weeks ago. After winning the ball in midfield, Ndidi, created Leicester’s first goal...

Ndidi, Iheanacho & two African stars help Leicester City gain Premier League promotion

Leicester City: Ndidi, Iheanacho & two other African stars win 2023-24 Championship title

Nigerian internationals Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho, alongside Ghana's Abdul Fatawu and Zambian forward Patson Daka, have all been crowned champions of England's second division following Leicester City's 3-0 win at Preston North End on Monday night. Ndidi played 70 minutes at the Deepdale Stadium before being replaced by Hamza Choudhury; Fatawu, who assisted Leicester's final goal of the game, played 84 minutes before being replaced...