Former Rangers and Sunderland manager Michael Beale has been appointed as assistant coach to Steven Gerrard at Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq. Beale, 44, reunites with Gerrard, having previously served as his assistant at both Rangers and Aston Villa. The duo achieved notable success in Scotland, guiding Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title in … Read more
Newcastle United have entered the race to sign Victor Osimhen in 2025, with the club’s owners, the Public Investment Fund, reportedly prepared to activate the Nigerian striker’s £113m release clause. According to Chronicle Live’s Lee Ryder, the Magpies are among several clubs that will be offered the opportunity to sign the 25-year-old, who is currently … Read more
Al Ettifaq coach Steven Gerrard has vowed not to resign despite his side’s loss to Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. The former England captain was set to meet with the Al Ettifaq board today to discuss the team’s underwhelming season. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – … Read more
Neymar made his second appearance for Al Hilal on Monday in their 3-0 Asian Champions League Elite win, marking another step in his comeback after a year-long absence due to an ACL tear. The Brazilian forward entered in the 58th minute but had to be substituted less than 30 minutes later after clutching the back … Read more
Saudi club Al Nassr announced on Wednesday the appointment of Stefano Pioli as their new head coach, taking over from Luis Castro. Pioli, an experienced Italian manager, replaces Castro following Al Nassr’s underwhelming start to the season, both in domestic competitions and the AFC Champions League. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son … Read more
Sonia Adesuwa, the estranged wife of former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo, took to her Instagram story on September 17 to share a heartfelt message with the footballer. In her post, Sonia, who has been separated from Ighalo since 2022, reflected on the impact of her previous social media statements and acknowledged the emotional distress … Read more
Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr have parted ways with Cristiano Ronaldo’s head coach, Luis Castro after just one year in charge, following a series of disappointing results that marked a poor start to the season across all competitions. Castro, who managed 54 games during his tenure, was dismissed after failing to secure any trophies, finishing … Read more
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong revealed that his move to Al-Kholood was driven by an offer he couldn’t refuse from the Saudi Pro League side. In an exclusive interview with the Counter Attack Podcast, Troost-Ekong discussed his decision to leave Europe for the Middle East. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In … Read more
Victor Osimhen is reportedly not interested in a move to Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli, according to source. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Al Ahli has submitted a €65m bid for the Nigerian striker, with Napoli reportedly willing to accept the offer. EDITOR’S PICKS Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra Market … Read more
After missing out on Chelsea target Victor Osimhen last summer, Al Ahli has made a renewed attempt to sign the Napoli star. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Saudi Pro League club has presented a package exceeding €65 million (over N115 billion in Nigerian currency) for the striker. EDITOR’S PICKS Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods … Read more
William Troost-Ekong has officially joined Al Khalood from Greek Super League champions PAOK Thessaloniki after spending one season with the Greek club, where he played a pivotal role in securing the league title. The 30-year-old Nigerian international becomes Al Khalood’s sixth signing of the summer, as the club prepares for its first season in the … Read more
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has written a heartfelt farewell message to PAOK Thessaloniki and its fans as he prepares to embark on the next chapter of his football career, reports Soccernet.ng. After a standout performance at AFCON 2023, where he was named Player of the Tournament, the 30-year-old was linked with a move to … Read more
Guido Fienga, confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will stay despite a trophyless 2023-24 campaign. Ronaldo broke the record for most goals in a Saudi Pro League season. However, Fienga emphasized there are no changes to Ronaldo’s continuation with the team. Eko Hot Blog reports that Al Nassr’s CEO, Guido Fienga, has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will … Read more
Odion Ighalo has hinted at retirement, indicating years left in his football career. Despite retiring from the national team after 2019 AFCON, he’s still prolific for his club. Ighalo stated he has played for passion and it’s time to play for money. Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has hinted … Read more
By Udeh John Football is one of the most followed sport in the world and it has reached the Arab nation called Saudi Arabia, whose league is now buzzing with so many top professional players from Europe like Cristiano Ronaldo, Kareem Benzema, Hakeem Ziyech, Ngolo Kante, and Eduoard Mendy. These players made European football league … Read more