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Patson Daka: Leicester boss Cooper provides update on Zambia forward’s injury

Leicester City manager Steve has provided an update on the injury status of Patson Daka, Afrosport reports. The Zambia forward has not played any game this season since he suffered a ankle injury during preseason and needed surgery to correct it. Cooper stated that it was a serious injury and still needs time to recover as Daka continues his rehabilitation. "He is making progress, it was...

Sao Tome-born Espirito Santo becomes new Nottingham Forest manager

Sao Tome-born Espirito Santo becomes new Nottingham Forest manager

Nottingham Forest have announced the appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager following the dismissal of Steve Cooper on Tuesday. The Welsh man was relieved of his duties after two years at the City Ground, leading them to Premier League promotion last year after a 23-year absence. Forest have however lost five of their past six league games and sit 17th in the table,...

Nottingham Forest’s Awoniyi ruled out for months with groin injury

Nottingham Forest’s Awoniyi ruled out for months with groin injury

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has confirmed that Taiwo Awoniyi will be out of action for months after having surgery on a recurrent groin injury. The injury resurfaced while he was on international duty for Nigeria. He played for 60 minutes in the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho but was forced to withdraw and missed the next game against Zimbabwe. Cooper has called for support...

Transfer Deadline Day: Nottingham Forest sign Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea

Transfer Deadline Day: Nottingham Forest sign Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea

Anglo-Ghanaian Callum Hudson-Odoi has completed a permanent transfer from Chelsea to Nottingham Forest, the club announced on Friday. The 22-year-old, who spent last season on loan in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen, has signed a three-year deal worth around £5 million with add-ons for Steve Cooper’s side. Hudson-Odoi will wear jersey No. 14 at the City Ground, where he will call home until June 2026. https://twitter.com/NFFC/status/1697655565319802950?s=20 The...

Done Deal: Nottingham Forest sign Nigerian defender Aina

Done Deal: Nottingham Forest sign Nigerian defender Aina

Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of Super Eagles defender Ola Aina on a one-year deal with the option for a further year following the expiration of his contract with Italian side Torino. The 26-year-old, who moves to the City Ground on a free transfer, becomes Forest’s first summer signing and the third Nigeria international in Steve Cooper’s side alongside forwards Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis....