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Christopher Nkunku Joins AC Milan In €37M Chelsea Deal

Christopher Nkunku Joins AC Milan In €37M Chelsea Deal

August 28, 2025 5:08 pm

AC Milan has secured a €37 million deal with Chelsea for forward Christopher Nkunku, marking a significant move in the summer transfer window. The agreement includes an additional €5 million in performance-related bonuses and a sell-on clause, bringing the potential total value to €42 million.

Nkunku, 27, has agreed to a five-year contract with the Rossoneri, signaling a new chapter in his career.

Nkunku’s tenure at Chelsea was hindered by injuries and inconsistent form, limiting his impact to just six goals in 38 appearances across all competitions. Despite initial expectations following his €60 million move from RB Leipzig in 2023, …

Why I was scared of Mourinho, Mikel Opens Up

Why I Was Scared Of Mourinho, Mikel Opens Up

October 26, 2022 4:26 am

Recently retired former captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Mikel Obi, has opened up on how scared he was playing under Jose Mourinho during his time at Chelsea many years ago. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Mikel, who only retired from football at 35 in September, had won virtually every major honour possible in his 11-year spell at Stamford Bridge after he was signed by Portuguese Mourinho in 2016.

The Nigerian playmaker is easily one of Chelsea’s biggest unsung heroes, said Mourinho’s methods of getting his message across to players in the dressing room was scary to …

Messi Sets New Champions League Record As Benfica Holds PSG

Messi Sets New Champions League Record As Benfica Holds PSG

October 6, 2022 4:50 am

Paris Saint-German playmaker, Lionel Messi yesterday set yet another record in the UEFA Champions League even as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Benfica.

Messi opened the scoring in the first half with a trademark curling left-foot finish from the edge of the box.

The goal meant the 35-year-old became the first player in Champions League history to score goals against 40 different opponents.

The lead did not last as the hosts wlevelled four minutes before the break, when an inviting in-swinging cross from Enzo Fernandez touched off PSG defender Danilo and into the net.

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My Best Decision Was Choosing Chelsea Over United – Mikel

My Best Decision Was Choosing Chelsea Over United – Mikel

October 5, 2022 6:31 am

Former Nigeria captain Mikel Obi says picking Chelsea over Manchester United in a highly controversial transfer in 2006 was the ‘best decision’ of his career.

Africa Today News, New York reports that the Nigerian midfielder, who retired last week at the age of 35, was the subject of a bitter dispute between the Red Devils and the Blues in 2005, before signing for the latter the following year.

His decision to move to London, having initially signed for the Manchester side from Norwegian club Lyn Oslo, ultimately proved rewarding.

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Graham Potter Left Frustrated As Salzburg Hold

Graham Potter Left Frustrated As Salzburg Holds Chelsea

September 15, 2022 5:42 am

Graham Potter admitted Chelsea have to ‘improve the little details’ after Red Bull Salzburg spoiled his first match in charge with a late equaliser in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw in the Champions League.

Potter was on course for a winning debut when Raheem Sterling put Chelsea ahead early in the second half at Stamford Bridge.

But the former Brighton boss, who replaced Thomas Tuchel last week, had to settle for a point as Noah Okafor punished sloppy defending to equalise in the closing stages.

It was a largely underwhelming performance from Chelsea, underlining the work Potter must do to repair the …

Chelsea's Misery Continues, Lose To Dinamo

UCL: Chelsea’s Misery Continues, Lose To Dinamo Zagreb

September 7, 2022 5:10 am

It was a night to forget for Chelsea on Tuesday as they began their UEFA Champions League campaign on a losing note losing 1-0 to Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia. 

Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel started new signing Pierre Emerick Aubameyang however, the Gabonese and his teammates could not do enough to see the Blues avert defeat at the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb.

Against the run of play, Dinamo Zagreb struck in the 13th minute through Mislav Orsic lobbying the ball past Kepa Arizaballaga.

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Chelsea had more possession and chances in the …

Again Chelsea Coach Tuchel Fined For Referee Criticism

Again Chelsea Coach Tuchel Fined For Referee Criticism

September 1, 2022 5:52 am

Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel was fined £20,000 ($23,000) and warned about his future behaviour on Wednesday after he suggested referee Anthony Taylor should not be allowed to take charge of the club’s matches.

Tuchel admitted a Football Association (FA) charge of improper conduct following his comments about Taylor after Chelsea’s stormy 2-2 draw with Tottenham in the Premier League in August.

‘An independent regulatory commission has ordered Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel to be fined £20,000 and warned about his future conduct for breaching FA Rule E3.1 during a post-match press conference on Sunday, August 14 2022,’ an FA statement said.

‘The …

Tuchel Handed One-Game Ban Following Spurs Misbehaviour

Tuchel Handed One-Game Ban Following Spurs Misbehaviour

August 20, 2022 3:09 am

Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel has been issued a one-match suspension and fined about £35,000 ($41,000) after he was sent off following an unsportsmanlike clash with Tottenham boss Antonio Conte, the Football Association (FA) confirmed on Friday.

In the meantime, Africa Daily News, New York can confirm that Tuchel’s touchline ban has been placed on temporary suspension, pending the full written reasons for the decision, allowing the German to take his place in the dugout for Sunday’s Premier League clash at Leeds.

On the other hand, Conte has been fined £15,000 after both managers admitted improper conduct following a pair of …

Racist Abuse: Chelsea Probes Case Against Spurs Forward, Son

Racist Abuse: Chelsea Probes Case Against Spurs Forward, Son

August 18, 2022 10:05 pm

English Football Club, Chelsea has announced that it is going to be pulling up an investigation after racist abuse had been allegedly directed against Tottenham forward Son Heung-min during a football match at Stamford Bridge, threatening the “strongest action”.

The South Korea international had been alleged to have been racially abused by a member of the crowd at the  Stadium during Sunday’s ill-tempered game, which had ended in 2-2.

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Chelsea has previously handed out life bans to supporters found guilty of similar behaviour. The back of every seat at Stamford Bridge …

Tuchel And Conte Sanctioned After Touchline Fracas

Tuchel And Conte Sanctioned After Touchline Fracas

August 16, 2022 6:09 am

Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, and his Tottenham counterpart, Antonio Conte have been charged with improper conduct following their explosive clashes in Sunday’s stormy 2-2 draw.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Tuchel and Conte were heated in hot exchanges as tempers flared in the Premier League game at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Both managers were booked in the game for the first bust-up, which was sparked after Conte celebrated Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s equaliser close to Tuchel’s technical area.

Tuchel and Conte clashed again when an aggressive handshake between the pair, who were both shown red cards, sparked further ugly …

Sterling Set To Complete Chelsea Move, Agree Personal Terms

Sterling Set To Complete Chelsea Move, Agree Personal Terms

July 7, 2022 4:31 am

English forward, Raheem Sterling on Wednesday agreed personal terms with Chelsea after officially informing Manchester City of his intentions to leave the Premier League champions this summer.

According to credible reports, Sterling was able to finalise the terms of a contract with Chelsea during talks alongside his lawyer and he is now set to complete the big move.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel held positive discussions with the 27-year-old prior to those negotiations.

The discussions centred on how he would be utilised at Stamford Bridge which helped solidifying Sterling’s desire to make the …

Premier League Finally Approves Boehly’s Takeover Of Chelsea

Premier League Finally Approves Boehly’s Takeover Of Chelsea

May 25, 2022 6:17 am

Todd Boehly’s proposed takeover of Chelsea has moved a step closer to completion following the announcement from the Premier League board that it had approved his purchase of the London club.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that a consortium led by Boehly, a co-owner of baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers, had already agreed a £4.25 billion ($5.3 billion) deal to buy the Premier League club from owner Roman Abramovich on May 7.

And a Premier League statement said Tuesday: “The Premier League Board has today approved the proposed takeover of Chelsea Football Club by the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Consortium.…

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