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Chelsea defender Acheampong will continue to improve
Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness believes Josh Acheampong will continue his progress with Chelsea rather than depart amid external interest. The Cobham product, elevated to the senior squad by Enzo Maresca last year, has caught attention with his displays despite limited minutes. Wyness suggested to Football Insider that rumours of a transfer — including links…
Read MoreThe Rossoneri are working to retain the star goalkeeper
AC Milan remain determined to reach an agreement with Mike Maignan on a fresh deal, with La Gazzetta dello Sport indicating that the club have submitted an upgraded proposal for their first-choice goalkeeper. The France international, whose current agreement is scheduled to end in June 2026 after four-and-a-half years and 181 matches in all competitions,…
Read MoreUnited prioritise depth over departures as window nears
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has stated he will not let anyone depart in the upcoming transfer period without suitable arrivals first. He acknowledges Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee seek greater involvement, with Mainoo favouring a temporary switch and Zirkzee linked with interest from Serie A. Even with Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo nearing full…
Read MoreInfrastructure doubts leave Newcastle plans paused, says Howe
Eddie Howe has admitted that Newcastle United’s long-term plans for both their home ground and training facilities remain stalled, describing the situation as being “in limbo”. The manager said there is a “99.9% chance” he will no longer be in his role by the time any transformation is completed. The club is still weighing up…
Read MoreWhen the 2026 January transfer window opens and closes
The winter market for 2025–26 is edging closer, offering clubs a short stretch to strengthen or trim their rosters before the campaign’s final stretch. It’s traditionally a tougher period for negotiating major moves, as sides hesitate to sacrifice core performers mid-year. Instead, attention often turns to opportunistic signings that arise as circumstances change. Despite the…
Read MoreKarl Etta Eyong fires Cameroon past Gabon in Group F opener
Cameroon opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Agadir with a hard-fought triumph, secured by Karl Etta Eyong’s early contribution. The five-time continental winners pressed with urgency, pushing forward at speed and disrupting Gabon’s rhythm from the outset. Their approach proved effective when Bryan Mbeumo controlled a long delivery from Samuel Kotto and…
Read MoreMahrez inspires Algeria to opening AFCON win over depleted Sudan
Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Algeria launched their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a confident 3-0 victory against Sudan in Rabat. The 2019 champions, eliminated at the first hurdle in the two most recent tournaments, went in front when the 34-year-old curled a trademark left-foot finish beyond Monged Elneel after Hicham Boudaoui’s inventive…
Read MoreIvory Coast begin AFCON defence with narrow win over Mozambique
Manchester United attacker Amad Diallo settled Ivory Coast’s opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Marrakech, steering in the sole goal shortly after half-time to defeat Mozambique. The defending champions, hoping to become the first side since Egypt in 2010 to keep hold of the trophy, repeatedly failed to convert early opportunities…
Read MoreWarriors in need of Divine intervention ahead of Angola clash
The Warriors, despite the agony of conceding a late goal against Egypt in Agadir on Monday, ought to be proud of their performance. Marian ‘Mario’ Marinica’s charges, despite a somewhat slow start to the game, eventually settled and even took the lead through Prince Dube, with 20 minutes on the clock. Omar Marmoush restored parity…
Read MoreArsenal advance after shootout heartbreak at Selhurst Park
Arsenal appeared to have settled the tie late on when Maxence Lacroix inadvertently turned the ball into his own net while attempting to deal with a corner in the 80th minute. The moment looked set to decide a tense contest in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. Crystal Palace refused to accept defeat and struck back deep…
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