Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has explained that Steven Bergwijn’s transfer from Ajax to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad is the reason behind his omission from the Oranje squad ahead of their UEFA Nations League ties against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany, Afrosport reports. Bergwijn has been a key part of the Dutch squad under Koeman, playing twice in their run to the Euro 2024 semi-finals this...
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is close to joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli from Napoli, Afrosport reports. The Saudi club has reportedly agreed a deal worth around €80 million with Napoli for the transfer of the Nigerian, who has made his desire to leave the Naples club very clear throughout this summer transfer window. The 25-year-old reigning African footballer of the year has also been...
Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo scored the opener for Al-Wehda in a 2-1 win over Al-Orobah in their Saudi Pro League encounter on Wednesday. The 35-year-old prolific forward got the home side in front in the first minute of action inside the King Abdul Aziz Stadium in Mecca, tapping home from close range after he was teed up by Moroccan forward Mohamed Al Makahasi. The visitors levelled...
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at a possible retirement at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr amid speculations linking him with a return to Europe. The 39-year-old Portuguese forward said Al-Nassr might be his last professional club, adding that he feels happy and comfortable at his current club and may end his career with the Saudi side. “I don’t know if I will retire...
Saudi Pro League side, Al Kholood have completed the signings of Nigerian defenders William Troost-Ekong, Malian midfielder Aliou Dieng and DR Congo forward Jackson Muleka, Afrosport reports. Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong, who signed a two-year contract with the option of an additional year had earlier, bid farewell to fans and management of Greek side PAOK Thessaloniki after a one-year stint with the club where he featured...
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