French side AS Monaco has made an addition to their squad by signing talented Ghanaian defender, Mohammed Salisu. The transfer deal was finalized on Tuesday, as confirmed by both AS Monaco and English second-tier side, Southampton. According to local media reports, the transfer fee for the 24-year-old player amounted to around 15 million euros ($16.53 million).
Senegal midfielder Iliman Ndiaye has completed his move to his boyhood club, Olympique de Marseille, from Sheffield United, a newly-promoted Premier League side. The exciting transfer was officially announced by both clubs on Tuesday.
Chelsea Football Club has secured the services of the talented teenage midfielder, Lesley Ugochukwu, from Ligue 1 outfit Stade Rennes. The Premier League giants officially announced the signing on Tuesday, as Ugochukwu penned a lucrative seven-year contract with the option for an additional year.
Bayern Munich’s Senegal forward, Sadio Mane, has completed a move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr after a single season with the Bundesliga champions. The transfer was announced by both clubs on Tuesday.
Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez has officially signed with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli, departing from Manchester City. The deal, which was announced on Friday, is set to run until 2027, according to statements from both clubs.
Chelsea Football Club, formerly owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, is to pay a settlement of 10 million euros to UEFA. The settlement comes after UEFA raised concerns about potentially incomplete financial reporting between 2012 and 2019, during the club’s previous ownership.
Juventus has been expelled by UEFA from the Europa Conference League, the third-tier European competition for the upcoming season. This decision comes as a result of a false accounting case that previously led to the deduction of 10 points from the two-time European champion in Serie A, causing them to miss out on the Champions League qualification places.
Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, has performed remarkably well in the FIFA Women’s world cup 2023 as an underdog. They managed to secure a spot in the round of 16 after a scoreless draw against Ireland. By finishing second in Group B, just behind tournament co-host Australia, they have shown impressive determination and skill.
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