by Emmanuel Atanga | Jul 26, 2025 | Africa, Europe, International, Soccer
Newcastle United are accelerating talks to sign Yoane Wissa, with negotiations ongoing over a £35 million package with Brentford.
The DR Congo international, keen on a fresh challenge, is currently training alone in London as he pushes for the move.
Eddie Howe’s side view Wissa as a dynamic addition to boost their attacking options, and a deal now appears to be nearing its final stages.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Jul 26, 2025 | Africa, Europe, International, Soccer
In a major show of trust and ambition, Aston Villa have officially secured the long-term future of midfield anchor Boubacar Kamara, who has signed a fresh five-year contract that will keep him at the club until June 2030.
The French international has been rewarded with a significantly improved salary—a reflection of his growing influence under Unai Emery and Villa’s intent to cement their place among England’s elite.
With this agreement sealed, Kamara remains a cornerstone in Villa’s ambitious project moving forward.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Jul 25, 2025 | Africa, Europe, International, Nigeria, Soccer
Arsenal’s summer business is heating up, with Eberechi Eze reportedly edging closer to a sensational move to the Emirates. Sources close to the Crystal Palace star are confident that a deal will be finalized in the coming weeks.
The Gunners remain focused on wrapping up their pursuit of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres first, but Eze is firmly on their radar. While Arsenal would prefer to offload a player before bringing Eze in, it’s not considered a deal-breaker.
Big moves are brewing in North London.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Jul 23, 2025 | Africa, Europe, International, Soccer
Newcastle United are set to make another move for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, with a fresh bid expected to be submitted in the coming days.
Sources close to the deal reveal that the Magpies remain keen on the Congolese international, who is said to be open to the switch — particularly attracted by Newcastle’s ambitious project and the opportunity to feature in the UEFA Champions League.
Discussions between both clubs are ongoing, and while Brentford are not eager to lose one of their key attacking assets, Newcastle’s persistence could see a deal materialise before the transfer window closes.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Jul 23, 2025 | AFCON, Africa, Ghana, Soccer
Ghana’s dream of reaching the WAFCON final for the first time in over two decades came to a painful end as they fell 4-2 to hosts Morocco in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout after a thrilling 1-1 draw in regulation time.
The Black Queens looked determined from the start, with Stella Nyamekye capping off a vibrant first-half display by pouncing on a rebound to give Ghana the lead. Josephine Bonsu’s header had crashed off the post, and Nyamekye was quickest to react, burying the loose ball to send Ghanaian fans into raptures.
Despite several first-half chances to double their advantage, Ghana couldn’t convert, and Morocco came back stronger in the second half. A defensive lapse from Comfort Yeboah gifted Sakina Ouzraoui a chance she didn’t waste, levelling the tie in the 55th minute.
Both sides pushed for a winner, with Ghana going close through Alice Kusi and Evelyn Badu in extra time. But with no breakthrough after 120 minutes, penalties loomed large.
In the shootout, Morocco held their nerve while Ghana faltered. Misses from Evelyn Badu and Comfort Yeboah sealed the Queens’ fate, as Morocco netted four of their five spot-kicks to secure their place in the final.
Despite the heartbreak, Ghana’s campaign was full of spirit, growth, and resilience — signs that the Black Queens are once again rising on the continental stage.
