Former Nigeria star Daniel Amokachi has backed the host of Africans lured by the riches of the Chinese Super League. Several Africans moved to China prior to its transfer window closing this week, including Super Eagles John Mikel Obi, Odion Ighalo and Brown Ideye. “We play football because we want to make a living,” said … Read more
Chinese clubs splashed a record 388 million euros ($411 million) on footballers in the January-February transfer window despite an official crackdown on spending, with Oscar’s heavyweight move to Shanghai SIPG leading the way. In spite of moves to curb “irrational” expenditure, China’s top tier beat last year’s record of 345 million euros and outstripped the … Read more
Wayne Rooney’s agent Paul Stretford held talks in China on Thursday amid mounting speculation over the Manchester United captain’s future, British media said. Rooney, 31, has been sidelined by manager Jose Mourinho heightening expectations he could leave United for the mega-rich Chinese Super League. Guangzhou Evergrande, Beijing Guoan, Jiangsu Suning and Tianjin Quanjian are said … Read more
Cameroon midfielder Christian Bassogog has joined Chinese Super League side Henan Jianye from Aab Fodbold, the Danish club has confirmed. Earlier this month, the 21-year-old was named player of the tournament as Cameroon won their fifth Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Gabon. “AaB have sold Bassogog to Chinese club Henan Jianye FC for a … Read more
Premier League clubs have recorded a transfer window profit for the first time – despite spending reaching a six-year January high of £215m. Southampton and Burnley made late deadline-day deals, while Odion Ighalo moved from Watford to China for £20m. Saints paid about £14m for Napoli’s Manolo Gabbiadini, and the Clarets brought in Robbie Brady … Read more
Real Madrid have offered France forward Karim Benzema to both Arsenal and Chelsea, according to Diario Gol. Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly frustrated with the 29-year-old, especially after fans booed the striker following their La Liga clash with Real Sociedad. Perez has informed both Premier League sides that he is willing to sell, while … Read more
Abuja (AFP) – Watford striker Odion Ighalo has been excused from Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier in Zambia to attend his father’s funeral, but club team-mate Isaac Success has been handed a first call-up. Ighalo will bury his late father in Nigeria on October 8, a day before the away clash in Ndola. Skipper John Obi … Read more