Manchester City’s Phil Foden has been honored with the 2023-24 PFA Player of the Year award, while Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has been named the Young Player of the Year. This marks the first time since the 2009-10 season that both men's awards have gone to English players, with Wayne Rooney and James Milner winning in that campaign.
Nigeria's Edo Queens and Benin's Ainonvi FC have both secured their spots in the final of the 2024 WAFU B CAF Women's Champions League qualifiers, after a pair of electrifying semi-final encounters at the Stade de la Paix. On August 24, the two teams will face off for a chance to secure a place in their first-ever CAF Women's Champions League.
In a promising start for Nigerian clubs in the CAF Champions League, Enugu Rangers and Remo Stars both emerged victorious in their preliminary matches on Sunday, marking significant strides towards becoming the first Nigerian champions since 2004.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract that will extend his stay at Old Trafford until June 2027, with the option for a further year. The Portugal midfielder has scored 79 goals and contributed 67 assists in his 234 appearances for the club.
Luton captain Tom Lockyer has returned to training after the cardiac arrest that left him fighting for his life. Lockyer, 29, admitted that he "literally died" after his heart stopped for two minutes and 40 seconds on the pitch.
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has committed to the club until the end of the 2028-29 campaign by agreeing a new contract. This was revealed in a statement issued by the club via its official website on Monday.
