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Ranking the 10 most expensive defenders in 2024

Defenders play a crucial role in football, not just in keeping clean sheets but also in providing assists and even scoring goals.

Why Nigeria Produces More Strikers Than Defenders: Jay Jay Okocha Gives His Opinion

Super Eagles legend, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has aired his opinion on why Nigeria produces more strikers than defenders and other positions in recent times.

Super Eagles defender, Troost-Ekong joins Watford

Nigerian defender, William Troost-Ekong, has completed a permanent transfer to Watford. The Hornets announced his signing in an official statement on Tuesday. The 27-year-old, who has 42 caps for the Super Eagles, represented his country at the 2018 World

Ex-Super Eagles defender, Babalade is dead

Former Super Eagles defender, Ajibade Babalade, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest. Babalade passed away in Ibadan on Friday. "We are sad to announce the shock demise of former Super Eagles defender, Ajibade Babalade, Babalade died of cardiac arrest

Ex-Real Madrid defender, Ramos decides preferred destination

Real Madrid legend, Sergio Ramos, has made a decision on his next club this summer. According to AS, Ramos would prefer to join Manchester United over their Premier League rivals Manchester City if he does end up making a move to England this summer. Ramos

Hoffenheim defender, Kevin Akpouma chooses between Nigeria, Germany

Hoffenheim defender, Kevin Akpoguma, has switched his allegiance to the Nigerian national team. Akpoguma was born to a German mother and a Nigerian father, but represented the Germany U16, U17, U18, U19, U20 and U20 teams, playing in more than 60 games. The

EPL: Arsenal confirm deal for Nigeria defender, Olowu

English Premier League (EPL) giants, Arsenal has confirmed that Nigerian defender, Joseph Olowu, has left the club to join Cork City on loan for the rest of the season. Olowu, 20, joined the Gunners from Charlton Athletic at aged 13. The player signed his

Ex-Man Utd defender, Eric Bailly's contract terminated

Former Manchester United defender, Eric Bailly's contract with Besiktas has been terminated. The contract was recently terminated just three months after he joined the Turkish club. Bailly only left Man United in September to join Besiktas but his time in

Transfer: Arsenal moves for Manchester City top defender, Otamendi

Arsenal have made an offer for Manchester City defender, Nicolas Otamendi. However, the Argentine has his heart set on a return to La Liga side Valencia, according to Super Deporte. The defender looks to be on his way out of Manchester City with Atletico Madrid

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