Wigan sign Richard Kingson

Wigan Athletic have completed the transfer of Ghanian keeper Richard Kingson on a free transfer. Kingson, the elder brother of Hearts midfielder Laryea Kingston, was released by Birmingham City at the end of last season. Wigan boss Steve Bruce, the manager of Birmingham when they signed Kingson was quick to snap him up, just as … Read more

Souleymane Youla joins Eskisehirspor on loan

Guinea striker Souleymane Youla will make a return to Turkey in the coming season after agreeing to join newly promoted Eskisehirspor on a season long loan. The forward moved to Lille from Besiktas in 2006 for $2m, but struggled to cement a first team place. He has also played for Lokeren and Anderlecht in Belgium, and Genclerbirligi and Metz in France.

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Tinapa invitational Football Fiesta

The inaugural Tinapa invitational Football Fiesta will be held in Abuja on July 26-27. The participating teams are

1.) Manchester United- Reigning English and European Champions

2.) Portsmouth– Current FA Cup champions.

3.) Kano Pillars– Nigerian champions. They won their first ever domestic championship last season, and will represent Nigeria in the Champions League along with Heartland FC. The Pillars won the league with 64 points, while Heartland finished with sixty three.

Kano Pillars will play Portsmouth on Saturday at the National Stadium ( 4pm )

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