Rangers have parted ways with head coach Russell Martin after a dismal start to the season, Afrosport reports. The 39-year-old has been dismissed after just 17 games in charge as Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Falkirk left the team eighth in the Scottish Premiership standings, 11 points behind leaders Hearts. Martin, who needed a police escort after the game as angry fans confronted the team bus, was...
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has joined Celtic on a free transfer after the termination of his contract at Sevilla, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old's deal at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan was rescinded on transfer deadline day on Monday, leaving him without a club. Scottish Premiership giants Celtic have however snapped him, and will reunite with head coach Brendan Rogers whom he worked with at Leicester City at...
Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers has joined Greek Super League giants Panathinaikos on a three-year deal from Scottish Premiership side Rangers, Afrosport reports. The 30-year-old joined the Glasgow giants from Italian Serie A side Cremonese in 2023 and had a prolific stint at the Ibrox Stadium with 52 goals and 17 assists in 116 competitive outings. He won the Scottish Cup at the end of his...
Scottish Premiership heavyweights Rangers have announced former Southampton boss Russell Martin as their permanent head coach on a three-year deal, Afrosport reports. The 39-year-old was previously in charge of the Saints, leading them to Premier League promotion from the Championship for the 2024-25 season but was dismissed last December as the south coast oufit sat bottom of the table, a position they never left and ultimately...
Former Super Eagles forward John Utaka has called for more trust in Cyriel Dessers to be given opportunities with the national team after impressing at the Unity Cup 2025 tournament in London, Afrosport reports. The 30-year-old scored the first goal in the 2-1 win over rivals Ghana in the semi-finals, with Nigeria ultimately going on to win the tournament for the third time in a row...
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