Crystal Palace secure Jorgen Strand Larsen in landmark transfer

Crystal Palace has finalized a major deal to bring centre-forward Jorgen Strand Larsen to Selhurst Park from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The agreement, which could rise to £48 million, represents the biggest outlay in the club’s history. The 25-year-old Norway international has committed to a four-and-a-half-year contract and will take the number 22 shirt with the Eagles.…

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Howe reassures on Tonali future amid Arsenal links

Eddie Howe has insisted there is no concern surrounding Sandro Tonali’s situation at Newcastle United despite speculation connecting the midfielder with Arsenal late in the transfer window. Reports on deadline day claimed the league leaders were considering a move, but Newcastle maintained the player was unavailable and confirmed no discussions had taken place. Tonali’s representative,…

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Kwekwe United bolster technical team amid rebranding rumours

Kwekwe United has made an exciting addition to their technical team, welcoming Stanley Ncube as Tendai Chikuni’s assistant coach. Ncube, the master tactician who expertly honed the skills of Zimbabwe’s outstanding midfielder Munashe Bamara, brings a wealth of experience to the team. A key architect of Triangle United’s remarkable PSL promotion in 2024, alongside the…

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Hardrock Football Club: A monster in the making

Just six years ago, Hardrock Football was an unknown entity, a name that only evoked images of the Kwekwe landscape. Perhaps, the only known “hard rock” was basalt, a dark, fine-grained igneous rock common in Zimbabwe — only until one man entered the football fray to change the whole narrative. Formed in 2019 by Kwekwe-based…

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OPINION: Marinica is a risk Zimbabwe cannot afford

Zimbabwe’s dream of reaching the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals in East Africa will crumble if Marian Marinica remains in charge. The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) cannot afford to gamble on the Romanian-born gaffer, whose record across Africa is defined by failure. Instead, the Nqobile Magwizi-led ZIFA administration should look to South Africa’s example…

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No Hatter will ever forget Marv’s contribution, say Luton as Nakamba completes deadline day switch to Wednesday

English Championship side Luton Town have heaped praise on Marvelous Nakamba, describing the Warriors captain as a player whose contribution will never be forgotten. The Hwange-bred midfielder completed a deadline day move to Sheffield Wednesday yesterday, after agreeing to terminate his Luton contract by mutual consent. Nakamba, who was a crowd favorite at Luton, joined…

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أرتيتا يشيد بمادويك بعد أدائه المميز أمام ليدز

أشاد مدرب أرسنال ميكل أرتيتا باحترافية نوني مادويك بعد تقديمه عرضاً رائعاً أمام ليدز يونايتد رغم دخوله التشكيلة الأساسية في اللحظات الأخيرة. دخل الجناح أرضية الملعب بديلاً لبوكايو ساكا الذي تعرض لإصابة أثناء الإحماء، وبرغم ضيق وقت الاستعداد، أدى مادويك دوراً حاسماً بصناعة الهدف الأول ثم تسجيل الهدف الثاني، ليضمن لفريق شمال لندن الفوز الخارجي…

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Arteta praises Madueke after performance against Leeds

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised Noni Madueke’s professionalism after he delivered a sterling performance at Leeds United despite being a last-minute addition to the Gooners’ line-up. The winger came on for Bukayo Saka after a warm-up injury, and even with barely any time to get ready, Noni played a key role by setting up the…

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