Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has completed a move to Qatar Stars League side Al Ahli SC, Afrosport reports. The 32-year-old centre-back joins the Qatari club from Saudi Professional League outfit Al Kholood, where he was a key figure, making 49 appearances and scoring two goals. Troost-Ekong has signed a contract with Al Ahli that will keep him at the club until June 2028. Confirming...
Joao Cancelo has officially joined Barcelona on loan from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal for the rest of the season, Afrosport reports. The 31-year-old Portuguese full-back previously spent a year at Barcelona after joining on loan from Manchester City in 2023. He appeared in 32 La Liga matches and another 10 in the UEFA Champions League, scoring a total of four goals and providing five...
Brendan Rodgers has been appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah, Afrosport reports. The 52-year-old Northern Irishman was previously in charge of Celtic but resigned in October after falling out with the club over a poor run of form having guided them to 11 domestic titles across two spells. He also previously managed Swansea City, Liverpool and Leicester City in...
Cristiano Ronaldo reached a new milestone as he became the first-ever billionaire football player, Afrosport reports. According to The Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a tracking system of the wealthiest people in the world based on their net worth, puts the 40-year-old Portugal superstar's valuation at $1.4 billion. The valuation takes into consideration his career earnings, investments and endorsements which saw him earn more than $550 million in...
Sergio Conceicao is set to be appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Pro League giants Al Ittihad with a contract until June 2027, Afrosport reports. The 50-year-old Portuguese tactician will replace Laurent Blanc, who was dismissed after a 2-0 defeat to Al Nassr in late September. Conceicao was previously with Italian Serie A side AC Milan and will be appointed along with his coaching...
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