Kobbie Mainoo

Fernandes and Mainoo to miss Man United clash with Newcastle

Fernandes and Mainoo to miss Man United clash with Newcastle

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim announced that midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo will miss the Premier League tie with Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, Afrosport reports. Fernandes came off injured at half time in Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa and is likely to miss up to a month of action with a hamstring problem. Mainoo meanwhile was injured before the game...

Mainoo informs Man United of desire to seek loan move this summer

Mainoo informs Man United of desire to seek loan move this summer

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has informed the club of his desire to leave on loan during the current transfer window, Afrosport reports. The 20-year-old is in search of regular playing time after making just one appearance in United’s three matches this season, with head coach Ruben Amorim insisting he must compete directly with club captain Bruno Fernandes for a place in the starting line-up. Mainoo...

Amorim wants Mainoo to fight with Fernandes for his spot in Man United squad

Amorim wants Mainoo to fight with Fernandes for his spot in Man United squad

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim wants Kobbie Mainoo to fight for his place in the team with captain Bruno Fernandes, Afrosport reports. The 20-year-old English midfielder of Ghanaian heritage was an unused substitute in the Red Devils’ opening two Premier League games against Arsenal and Fulham, losing the former 1-0 before drawing the latter 1-1. Fernandes received some criticism for his performance against Fulham after...

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Amorim uncertain about Mainoo future at Manchester United

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is uncertain about the future of Kobbie Mainoo as he has been linked with a move out of the club in the January transfer window, Afrosport reports. The Englishman was linked with a move to Chelsea this week, according to reports, as United are still looking for a suitable solution for the player as regards his contract. The Red Devils were...

2024 Ballon d’Or: Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal wins Kopa Trophy

2024 Ballon d’Or: Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal wins Kopa Trophy

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal claimed the 2024 Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday night, Afrosport reports. The 17-year-old of Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean heritage was a revelation during the 2023-24 season, breaking multiple goal and appearance records as a 16-year-old in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. Yamal then went on to star at the Euro 2024 championship in Germany,...