Chelsea confirmed the signing of Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson on an eight-year deal from La Liga club Villarreal on Friday. Jackson becomes the latest Senegal international to move to Stamford Bridge after his compatriots Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy left for Saudi Arabia in June. Afrosport provides the details to know about the African star that set La Liga on fire with goals last season. ...
The 2023 European summer transfer window has begun with moves already being made in what should be a very busy period for clubs. Nigerian players are among some of those that will be involved in these deals and Afrosport takes a look at five of the biggest names that could be on the move this summer. Kelechi Iheanacho The 26-year-old witnessed relegation for the first...
Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze has been named the best African player of the just-concluded 2022-23 season in La Liga. The 24-year-old enjoyed a stellar season for Villarreal in the Spanish top-flight, and was given the accolade after their 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid. https://twitter.com/VillarrealCFen/status/1666038205408313348?t=adJPgoB5u8hZblBwUNwXHA&s=19 The Nigerian International, who played a total of 37 matches and 2348 minutes for the Yellow Submarines in La Liga this...
Nicolas Jackson was in top scoring form once again as he netted a brace in Villarreal's 2-0 La Liga win over Cadiz on Wednesday. The Senegal international is on a consistent scoring run of late and continued when he opened proceedings at Stadio de la Ceramica in the 20th minute, making a meal of three Cadiz players including goalkeeper Jeremias Ledems before putting the ball into...
Nicolas Jackson was at his best once again as he provided two assists that earned Villarreal a 2-1 win over Girona in La Liga on Saturday and a place in next season's Europa League. The Senegalese has scored six goals in the Yellow Submarines previous four matches but this time turned provider for goals by Yeremi Pino and Gerard Mereno in either half. Villarreal took the...
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