by Emmanuel Atanga | Aug 12, 2025 | Africa, Europe, International, Soccer
In a dramatic twist ahead of the Super Cup final, Tottenham will march into battle against PSG without midfield powerhouse Yves Bissouma. The 28-year-old Malian star has been dropped by manager Thomas Frank, who revealed the decision came after repeated lateness — with the latest instance proving one step too far.
Frank made it clear: punctuality matters just as much as performance. Spurs fans will now be watching closely to see how the team fares without their influential midfielder in the high-stakes clash.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Aug 12, 2025 | Africa, Europe, International, Nigeria, Soccer
Since July, Arsenal’s sporting mastermind Andrea Berta has been quietly engineering the departures of several senior players to free up funds for a major summer coup. One of the Gunners’ prime targets is Crystal Palace’s dynamic midfielder, Eberechi Eze, whose valuation was communicated to Arsenal over a month ago.
Sources reveal that while Tottenham Hotspur are also circling, Eze’s heart leans towards Arsenal — but only if both North London giants match Palace’s asking price. With the clock ticking and transfer dominoes set to fall, the Emirates hierarchy is intensifying their push to land the England international.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Aug 12, 2025 | Africa, Europe, International, Soccer
Brentford are in advanced discussions with Ligue 1 side Rennes over a deal for French striker Arnaud Kalimuendo, as boss Keith Andrews looks to add more firepower to his growing squad.
The 23-year-old, who bagged 18 goals last season and boasts a silver medal from the Olympics, has long been admired by Premier League clubs. His potential arrival would follow the capture of Dango Ouattara, signalling Brentford’s intent to go all-out in attack ahead of the new campaign.
Kalimuendo’s pace, movement, and proven goal record could make him a game-changer in West London — if the Bees can win the race for his signature.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Aug 12, 2025 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Ghanaian forward Naeem Mohammed’s anticipated move to Israeli Premier League side Maccabi Netanya has hit a dead end after transfer talks collapsed over a fee disagreement.
The 28-year-old Halmstads BK striker was on the verge of signing a three-year deal with the Netanya-based club in a transfer believed to be worth around €190,000. However, the Swedish side’s valuation of the player proved to be a stumbling block, and negotiations ultimately broke down.
Halmstads BK’s sporting director, Jesper Westerberg, confirmed to Hallandsposten that the chapter is closed for now:
> “They didn’t achieve any success there, so that door is closed right now. An offer will come that suits us, suits him, and suits a club — but so far, nothing has matched.”
Mohammed, a former Sandvikens IF attacker, has been a key figure for HBK this season, scoring three goals and providing two assists in 16 Allsvenskan appearances. Despite his consistent performances, he is still awaiting his first call-up to the Ghana Black Stars.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Aug 12, 2025 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Sparta Rotterdam have pulled off a smart summer swoop, securing the signature of 19-year-old Ghanaian-Dutch winger Khaled Razak from Willem II.
The Tilburg-born talent, who cut his teeth at Willem II and PSV’s youth academies, burst onto the scene at just 17 when he debuted in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie against VVV-Venlo. Since then, he’s clocked 19 professional appearances, including a loan spell at Roda JC where he scored his first senior goal.
Razak has inked a deal running until mid-2026, with the Red-White Gladiators holding an option to extend for two more years. He will start his Sparta journey with Jong Sparta in the Dutch Second Division, with a clear pathway to the first team.
Technical director Gerard Nijkamp was full of praise for the youngster’s potential:
“Khaled is still a young talent, but he already has valuable professional experience. We see him as a key part of Jong Sparta next season, with the aim of him stepping up to the senior squad.”
Born to Ghanaian parents in the Netherlands, Razak remains eligible to represent either the Black Stars or the Oranje at international level — a decision that could become a hot topic in the near future.
