Tottenham Hotspur

Eze brace helps Arsenal claim derby win as Arokodare, Mundle suffer racist abuse

Eberechi Eze was on the score sheet twice as Arsenal defeated fierce North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 on Sunday to maintain their five-point lead at the top of the table, Afrosport reports. The Gunners were just two points clear of Manchester City after the latter's 2-1 win over Newcastle United on Saturday. The pressure was therefore on Mikel Arteta's side, and Eze, who netted a...

Arsenal fail to extend lead with draw at Brentford

Vitor Pereira appointed as Nottingham Forest head coach

Vitor Pereira has been appointed manager of Nottingham Forest after the departure of Sean Dyche, Afrosport reports. Dyche was dismissed after Wednesday's goalless draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers which left them just three points shy of the drop zone. Pereira, who was previously in charge of Wolves, has a deal in place at the City Ground until the end of next season. He is Forest's fourth manager...

Nwabali open to NPFL return after Chippa United exit

Thomas Frank dismissed as Tottenham coach following defeat to Newcastle

Thomas Frank has been dismissed as Tottenham Hotspur head coach after Tuesday's 2-1 Premier League defeat at home to Newcastle United, Afrosport reports. The 51-year-old Danish tactician joined Spurs from Brentford last June, replacing Ange Postecoglou, who was relieved of his duties after a 17th-placed finish in the league and ended the club's 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League. Tuesday's defeat sees the North...

Jhon Duran joins Zenit Saint Petersburg on loan from Al Nassr

Tottenham’s Udogie ruled out for up to five weeks with hamstring injury

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has confirmed that left-back Destiny Udogie will be out of action for up to five weeks with a hamstring injury, Afrosport reports. The 23-year-old Italian of Nigerian heritage picked up the injury during Spurs' 2-0 loss to Manchester United which also saw captain Cristian Romero given a straight red card for a dangerous foul on Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. It brings the...