defenders

NNL: Kwara United defender, Saka Azeez dies during training

Kwara United defender, Saka Azeez, has been confirmed dead after he slumped in training in Ilorin on Friday morning. The team's head coach, John Obuh, confirmed that Saka collapsed without any contact and.that attempts to revive him proved unsuccessful. "Yes

Super Eagles defender, Omeruo takes decision on Chelsea future

Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has said he would like to make a permanent move to Spanish side Leganes, when his current loan deal ends. Omeruo, who joined the La Liga side in August for a seventh loan move away from Chelsea since he joined them in

Rivers United defender, Ndasi set to join Saudi club

Rivers United defender Ndasi Denis is set for a move to Saudi Arabia, according to reports. The Cameroonian born defender left Rivers United after helping them secure a CAF Confederation Cup ticket last season. He turned down a contract extension offer from

Transfer: Nigerian defender, Balogun finally joins new EPL club

Nigerian defender, Jamal Balogun has finally completed a transfer move to English Premier League club, EPL, Watford. Watford made this known in a statement posted through the club's official website on Saturday. The statement read: "Jamal Balogun, Sam Dalby

Super Eagles Defender, Omeruo Signs New Deal with Chelsea

Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2020, the Premier League champions have announced on their official website. However, Omeruo has joined Turkish side Kasimpasa on a season-long loan deal. The 23-year-old was

Ex-Super Eagles defender, Shofoluwe dies of COVID-19

A former Super Eagles defender, Yisa Shofoluwe is dead. The former Golden Eaglets' assistant coach, according to close relatives died of complications from COVID-19 on Tuesday night. It was gathered that Shofoluwe battled with COVID-19 at the Lagos University

France defender, Lucas Hernandez faces prison term in Spain

France defender, Lucas Hernandez, must appear before a Madrid court next week and faces six months in prison, a justice spokesman confirmed on Thursday. The Bayern Munich star is to tell the court on Tuesday where he will serve the sentence that was handed

Chelsea defender, Tomori gives condition to play for Super Eagles

Chelsea defender, Fikayo Tomori, has said he would be willing to play for the Super Eagles. The 21-year-old, however, insisted he has not decided which country to choose. Tomori is eligible play for Nigeria, where his parents are from, Canada, where he was

Why I have not married Shakira - Barcelona defender, Pique

Barcelona centre-back, Gerard Pique, has revealed why he hasn't tied the knot with popstar partner Shakira. Pique claims he is satisfied with where he is in life and doesn't feel marriage would influence their relationship. When asked by Gary Neville on The

Why I 'fight' with Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique - Shakira

Popular pop singer, Shakira has revealed the reason she fought with Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique in the past. The Colombia singer has been in a relationship with Pique for over a decade and both celebrities are yet to exchange marital vows despite sharing

I was sexually abused - Ex-Man Utd defender, Evra

Former Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra, has revealed he suffered sexual abuse as a teenager. Evra, in an interview with The Times ahead of the release of his autobiography entitled 'I Love This Game', said the incident took place when he was 13. The

Real Madrid defender, Varane agrees on terms with Man Utd

Real Madrid defender, Raphael Varane, has agreed on personal terms with Manchester United, the UK Express reports. However, the stumbling block remains his transfer fee. After wrapping up their move for Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's

Why Manchester United Should Sign Additional Central Defenders

Tactical flexibility Signing two central defenders would allow for tactical flexibility.

Real Madrid defender, Achraf Hakimi makes revelation on Zidane's exit

Real Madrid defender, Achraf Hakimi has revealed that the club's players still do not know exactly why former boss, Zinedine Zidane left the Spanish capital club. Just days after leading the club to a third successive Champions League win in many seasons,

What Barcelona defender, Pique said about Super Eagles' John Ogu

Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique, has said Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu, reminds him of his former team-mate, Yaya Toure. Pique made this remark, during his video call with the former Hapoel Beer Sheva player, on Instagram. Ogu had called the Spaniard

I am not poor - Ex-Arsenal defender, Emmanuel Eboue

Former Arsenal defender, Emmanuel Eboue, has dismissed talk of suffering in poverty after his divorce. In 2017, the Ivorian was involved in a legal battle with former wife, Aurelie. It ended up with him giving up some of his assets. The UK Mirror then quoted

Super Eagles defender, Omeruo takes decision on retiring after AFCON

Super Eagles centre-back, Kenneth Omeruo, has ruled out any possibility of retiring from international football following the just-concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night. The 30-year-old was a bit-part player for the Super Eagles at the AFCON

Mourinho speaks on rejected £91m bid for Napoli defender, Koulibaly

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, remained coy on whether Manchester United are pursuing Napoli centre-back, Kalidou Koulibaly. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Serie A club rejected a £91million bid from the Red Devils for the Senegal international