Saudi Pro League

‘Osimhen will be good for us’ – Al-Hilal Chief Executive Calzada

‘Osimhen will be good for us’ – Al-Hilal Chief Executive Calzada

Al-Hilal chief executive Esteve Calzada says Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen will be a good addition to the team, Afrosport reports. The Saudi Pro League giants have been linked with a move for the 26-year-old who spent time on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli last season and scored a record 37 goals in 41 competitive appearances. It has led to Osimhen being heavily linked with a...

Toney claims he never saw Saudi move as a hindrance to England call up

Toney claims he never saw Saudi move as a hindrance to England call up

Ivan Toney says he never saw his move to the Saudi Pro League as a hindrance to getting called up to the England national team, Afrosport reports. The 29-year-old moved to Al Ahli from Premier League side Brentford last August and scored 30 goals in 44 appearances in all competitions for the club during the concluded 2024-25 season, winning the AFC Champions League. He was recalled...

Vinicius Jr. calm about his Real Madrid future amid Saudi interest

Vinicius Jr. calm about his Real Madrid future amid Saudi interest

Vinicius Jr. says he is calm about his future at Real Madrid amid increased interest from the Saudi Pro League, Afrosport reports. The Brazilian superstar has been a key cog for Los Blancos for the past seven seasons, helping the Spanish capital outfit to 14 titles including two Champions League and three La Liga crowns. Vinicius has a contract that ties him to the Santiago Bernabeu...

DFB Pokal: Boniface pokes fun at critics after netting in late Leverkusen win

DFB Pokal: Boniface pokes fun at critics after netting in late Leverkusen win

Victor Boniface has poked fun at fans who criticised him for not moving to Saudi Arabia after he netted the winner in Bayer Leverkusen's comeback 3-2 extra time victory over FC Cologne in the DFB Pokal on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The reigning cup champions were 2-0 down at BayArena after 54 minutes but found their way back through Patrik Schick's brace, the equaliser coming deep in...