Category: SPORTS NEWS

Manchester City on Tuesday announced they had completed the signing of Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea following the loss of captain Ilkay Gundogan.The treble winners said the 29-year-old had signed a four-year contract after the clubs reportedly agreed an initial fee of 25 million pounds with a potential 5 million in add-ons.Kovacic joins Pep Guardiola’s side after five years at Chelsea, where he won the Champions League and Europa League and made 221 appearances.He is City’s first signing of...

Meanwhile, Comrade Philip Shaibu, Tuesday joined the players and officials of Bendel Insurance Football Club in a thanksgiving mass in celebration of their FA Cup victory. Speaking with Journalists shortly after the thanksgiving mass, which was held at the Government House Chapel, Benin City, the Deputy Governor described Bendel Insurance Football Club's victory as a historic feat.According to Shaibu, Bendel Insurance is now ready to storm the continent with its professionalism as the new season beckons.The Permanent Secretary, of Edo...

Brighton has announced the signing of James Milner on a free transfer from Premier League rivals Liverpool.The 37-year-old former England midfielder has agreed a one-year contract at the Amex Stadium, with the option for a further 12 months.Manager Roberto De Zerbi, in a statement on the club’s website on Wednesday, welcome James to Brighton, adding that he is an excellent addition that will help to bring their club to an even higher level.Milner, who began his career with Leeds and...