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Prestigious AFCON Trophy Reportedly Stolen in Egypt

by Gabriel Omolo
written by Gabriel Omolo

The most prestigious African football trophy has reportedly gone missing in Cairo, Egypt.

According to the former vice president of the Egyptian Football association (EFA) Ahmed Shobier the trophy had ‘mysteriously disappeared’.

The Egyptian football team afforded the opportunity to claim the floating trophy permanently after winning the title three consecutive times between 2006 and 2010.

It is however not clear how the trophy disappeared from the EFA museum but an investigation has been opened as stated by Shobier.

“The EFA started looking for some trophies as they aim to put them in the associatoon’s museum but was surprised to find the AFCON trophy missing” said Shobier.

An association’s employee claimed the trophy was held by the former captain of the Egyptian national team Ahmed Hassan who refuted the claim.

“No one knows where the trophy is at the moment,” Shobier further insisted.

The title was last won by Algeria in 2019 during the AFCON games.

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Match-fixing is real in Kenya, time to Address the problem

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Reports of match-fixing threaten to kill the beautiful game that is already at its deathbed in Kenya.

No real effort has been put by the federation or the law enforcers to try and combat the vice that has the potential to completely wipe out the beautiful game in the country.

Despite FKF and KPL living in denial over the existence of the vice, match-fixing is real in the Kenyan Premier League in the country and other lower leagues in the country.

In 2019 Kakamega Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula blew the whistle over match-fixing in the country, FKF rubbished his claims but early this year he was proved right when four players that he had accused of match-fixing in the country were banned by FIFA who conducted their own investigations.

“This thing has been going on for some time now; since last season. I suspected the same in one of our games, but I didn’t have solid evidence, though this time around I got the evidence and players even confessed,” Shimanyula said in an interview last year.

He went ahead to name clubs that were taking part in match-manipulation in the country.

“I don’t have the evidence about the other clubs, but Gor Mahia, Sofapaka, AFC Leopards and Zoo’s names appeared prominently during my investigation on my own club, which I have concrete evidence, involving seven players, the coach, and assistant coach, that they were fixing matches,” he added.

Shimanyula’s claims were ignored by Football Kenya Federation and Kenyan Premier League managers but it definitely caught the ears of FIFA who stepped in to investigate the matter and found four players guilty. One of them was handed a lifetime ban while the other three will serve four-year bans each.

Sofapaka president Elly Kalekwa too admitted that some of his players had been involved in match-fixing. After signing a deal with Singaporean company Living 3D Holdings, one of the demands in the deal was that the company signs and pays five foreign players. Little known to Kalekwa, the foreign players would engage in match-fixing.

“I confronted the foreign players one after the other, and they confessed. They told me that indeed they had been instructed to throw away matches, but that they had not yet started doing it. I had to let them all go because I do not condone match-fixing,” he told the Daily Nation.

The same was the case at Zoo FC in Kericho when they sacked give players for allegedly being part of the match fixing syndicate.

“We used to concede goals suspiciously, and I had to dig and know what is happening, and that is when I realised the three were fixing matches,” head coach Herman Iswekha stated.

“They were working with a certain individual on how many goals to concede in half and full-time. After investigating them, we managed to obtain enough evidence and after further questioning, we decide to let them go to keep the name of the club clean,” he added.

The admissions by the three leaders is a clear indication that match fixing is real in the country and it needs a sober approach and measures to curb it.

One of those interested in killing the vice is Wazito FC president Ricardo Badoer, the Swedish businessman offered to pay 20 million to anyone willing to give information on syndicate in the country.

“I know for sure there are people that have proof of match-fixing. It is ruining our sports and I am sticking to my guns by giving 10 million to 20 million shillings if the proof is strong enough,” the ambitious businessman stated.

Badoer’s offer is a clear case of someone willing to fight the vice and ensure that the game is clean. He is offering solutions and all stakeholders should come on board and support the noble course.

A clean game is the least Kenyans deserve and with people like Badoer, Kenyan game is in safe hands.

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Former Mathare, Tusker and Gor Mahia Striker Oliech is Dead

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Former Mathare, Tusker, Ushuru, Thika United, and Nairobi City Stars striker Kevin Opiyo Oliech is dead.

He was born on December 24, 1986. Locally, he played for Tusker FC, Gor Mahia and Nakumatt FC.

Internationally, he played for German fifth tier side KFC Uerdingen 05 and second-tier Alemannia Aachen, among other teams.

Opiyo died while undergoing treatment at a German hospital.

He was the younger Sibling to former Harambee Stars players Dennis Oliech and Andrew Oyombe.

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Unlike Gor Mahia, Wazito FC are paying their players well

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Gor Mahia is currently restructuring ahead of the new season whose kick off date remains unclear.

Reports indicate that the team will part ways with a total of 11 current players and sign similar number for next season where they will be seeking an unprecedented fifth league title in a row.

Among those who have exited is Tanzanian keeper David Mapigano who has returned home joining Azam, winger Boniface Omondi and keeper Peter Odhiambo have also exited the club.

Others rumored to be on their way out are; Charles Momanyi who is a KCB target, Joash Onyango who may be heading to Simba, Kenneth Muguna has offers from Angola and Tanzania.

All these are leaving because of one reason, lack of payment. The club is struggling financially and players are literally running from club. After six months without pay, life has become literally unbearable and COVID-19 has not made matters any easier for the players.

“I cannot tolerate it anymore, it’s time for me to move and get some greener pastures, yes I love the team but seeing my team suffer yet I player for the most successful team in Kenya is a shame. I have played my part in the team for the last four years and I am now going somewhere where I can be able to pay bills,” one of the departing players said.

The team is also finding it difficult to sign players with a number of them shunning the team. The promises of CAF Champions League football is no longer appealing to the players. A number of them like Fidel Origa, Kelly Wesonga have blatantly refused to join the side despite getting some well packaged empty promise.

Wazito FC is the contrast of what’s happening at Gor. The team is paying their players well, they have medical cover, good allowances. It is the best paying team in the league by far. With the window opening, players from rival clubs literally want to join the Ricardo Badoer owned side because it’s the team that appeals most to the players, their welfare will be taken care of well .

The team is in the process of acquiring young ambitious players who want to play for the club. it promises to be an exciting season for the ambitious side and we can’t wait to see COVID-19 disappear so that we can go back to playing football and watch Wazito thrive.

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PHOTOS: Iconic Masinde Muliro Stadium in Bungoma Gaining The New Face

by Pauline Waswa
written by Pauline Waswa

The construction of Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma county has gained Momentum following the more efforts put in by stakeholders in charge.

The county youth and sports committee led by chairman Luke Opwora expressed satisfaction towards the efforts put in by the contractors and the county government for the continued repairs of the stadium.

Opwora called out the county government to release the money allocated for the project since the committee had already passed the budget assigning the project Ksh 170 million for the financial year 2020-2021.

He assured the people of Bungoma that the project is already at 48% complete and by next year June the stadium might be complete.

The contractor in charge Benson Mbaisi also noted that through his and the team’s commitment they are working tirelessly to see the completion of the stadium a success.

“As much as we do face some small challenges on the way, we are working to make sure that come next year by June the stadium is done and set,” said Mbaisi

Building the stadium is one of the Bungoma governor Wycliffe Wangamati’s flagship project that aims to grow sports talents across the county and to also change the face of Bungoma.

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Man City’s £41M Ake Bid Accepted

by Maureen Mwangi
written by Maureen Mwangi

AFC Bournemouth have accepted Man City’s bid for Nathan Ake.

Talks between the clubs over the Netherlands centre-back had begun before the end of the Premier League season, but confirmation of Bournemouth’s relegation to the Championship opened a move for the defender.

£41m fee for Ake would be a club-record sale for Bournemouth.

Ake joined Bournemouth from Chelsea for a club-record fee of £20m in 2017 where he made 121 appearances and scored 11 goals in all competitions for the Cherries.

He has also been Stamford Bridge through a buy-back clause but Chelsea still have 72 hours to match or improve on Manchester City’s offer, but it is understood Frank Lampard is not interested in re-signing him.

City have been linked with several centre-backs since the departure of Vincent Kompany at the end of the 2018-19 season.

They missed out to rivals United on Harry Maguire last summer and have consistently been linked with Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly.

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Stop The Noise, Kenyan Football Needs More Ricardo Badoers

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

When Ricardo Badoer took charge of Wazito FC in 2018, the team was in bad shape, it had lost all its good players during the mid-season transfer window due to lack of finances, many had predicted that the team would not last for another one year, despite his best efforts to avoid the drop the damage was already done, the team was relegated.

In the national Super League, the team recruited well as they plotted their return to the Kenyan Premier League. Despite some underwhelming results in some matches, Wazito managed to return to the Kenyan Premier League.

The team started making headlines. Salaries were paid on time, good winning allowances. Actually, in the National Super League, they paid the biggest winning bonuses in the country, better than all Kenyan Premier League teams, it slowly became every player’s dream team in Kenya.

At the start of the 2019/20 season the team recruited massively, they went for some high profile players. Much was expected of the team but they ended up disappointing.

Badoer has insisted that he did not sanction most of the signings done at the start of the season and was in fact against the acquisition of some of them, he was however convinced otherwise by the persons in charge of recruitment then.

It goes to show how much greed and personal interests some people harbor, Wazito would have performed better if those recruiting would have put the interests of the team at heart and not their own.

He was in charge of signings in January and the players brought on board have impressed massively. Dennis Ng’ang’a and Dennis Sikhayi are arguably some of the best full-backs in the country.

Kennedy Owino one of the best wingers and in Whyvonne Isuza is quality attacking midfielder. Roland Ashimoto and Alvin Ochieng are good young prospects and they will help the team when their time comes.

Like any other business, there must be returns on investments, Badoer decided to let go of some players in recently. It elicited bad and bitter reactions from part of the football fraternity in the country with some no so wise asking for Badoer’s deportation.

This is someone who had done so much for Kenyan football within a short time, he is someone who should be celebrated and not condemned because he had decided to make a business decision.

This was high-level hypocrisy from people who have milked Kenyan football dry for years. Over 60% of Kenyan Premier League clubs do not pay their players, Wazito is not one of them. It is the only team in which players are assured of their full salaries, allowances, medical cover, and much more.

Unlike many clubs that abandon players when they get bad injuries Badoer and Wazito attend to their own. Gor Mahia for example abandoned Curtis Wekesa, Shafik Batambuze, and Philemon Otieno when they picked knee injuries, the players had to literally beg online for well-wishers to come to their aid.

Wazito on the other hand has overseen surgeries for some of their players. This has been done in good hospitals. Bernard Ochieng, Zachary Gathu, Eric Odhiambo Dennis Gicheru, Teddy Osok, Abouba Sibomana just to name a few all underwent their underwent fully paid surgeries, they also had doctors from the club who took charge of their rehabilitation after surgery, a clear indication that this is a team that takes care of its players.

Kenyan football needs more Ricardo Badoer and less vocal hypocrites

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Trans Nzoia lady wins Ksh 450,237 with 7 shillings after outrageous 9 team multibet on Odibets

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Lydiah Mutinga from Trans Nzoia County is the latest winner on Odibets. Mutinga won Ksh 450,237 after placing a 9-team-multi bet with Ksh7 stake.

The business lady mentioned that she learned of Odibets last year and this was the first time she was winning such an amount.

A jubilated Mutinga stated that she would expand her business with the money she had won and also improve the livelihood of her family.

Another lucky punter, who is an uber driver and hails from Embakasi, won Ksh 505,692 with Ksh208 stake.

This comes barely two weeks after Anthony Mugami won Sh300,674 after staking sh10 on Bundesliga matches over the weekend.

Mugami placed his bet on Odibets, one of the most popular betting websites in Kenya, adding that he learned of the firm through the media.

The Liverpool supporter stated that he is going to use the money to better the lives of his family.

A jovial Mr. Mugami mentioned that this was his first major win since he started betting a year ago and normally places bets of as low as sh3.

He thanked God for the win and said that he would continue to analyze more matches especially with English Premier League (EPL) return on the cards.

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Lucky Man Wins Sh300,674 With 10 Shillings on Odibets in The Wake of Bundesliga Return

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Anthony Mugami is still coming to terms after winning Sh300,674 after staking sh10 on Bundesliga matches over the weekend.

Mugami placed his bet on Odibets, one of the most popular betting websites in Kenya, adding that he learnt of the firm through the media.

The Liverpool supporter stated that he is going to use the money to better the lives of his family.

A jovial Mr. Mugami mentioned that this was his first major win since he started betting a year ago and normally places bets of as low as sh3.

He thanked God for the win and said that he would continue to analyze more matches especially with English Premier League (EPL) return on the cards.

Early last month, one Meshack Ogutu won Ksh818, 496 on Odibets after placing a bet with Sh3.

The mechanic, who hails from Kisumu County, predicted four corners in four different matches on the Odibets’ e-sports platform which comprises FIFA simulated games.

The German Bundesliga became one of the first major soccer leagues to resume play amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The news caused a buzz among betting fanatics and football fans at large as most betting activities had been put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

One of Kenya’s biggest betting firms Odibets seized the opportunity to celebrate the return of football by launching an all-new user-friendly website for punters.

Speaking to journalists, Odibets Country marketing manager Aggrey Sayi said the company decided to launch the new website together with the return of Bundesliga as a way of giving back to the various punters who have always been with them all through.

“We have launched the new easy to use sports betting platform as a reward to our loyal punters who have stuck with us all through, the new website has interesting features that have made betting easy for the common mwananchi,” said Mr. Sayi.

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PHOTOS: Construction of Multi-Million Kanduyi Stadium Underway

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Governor Wycliffe Wangamati-led Bungoma County Government is going on with the construction and expansion of multi-million Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium.

Photos seen by Dailytrends.co.ke show the construction process in progress with thousands of concrete pillars that are to hold sitting terraces already raised.

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Construction progress of the Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium. PHOTO/COURTESY/ Bungoma Governor’s Press Service.

The Masinde Muliro-Kanduyi Stadium is situated in Bungoma County, a place known for producing some of the best athletes in Kenya.

The construction of the modern stadium will cost Bungoma County Ksh. 650 million.

The project that kicked off last year will be built in phases with the first phase set to expand the sports venue to a capacity of 5,000 people.

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Construction Progress of the multi-million Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium. PHOTO/ COURTESY/ Bungoma Governor’s Press Service

The first phase is set to be complete in two years time with VIP terraces that can hold 2,000 people set to be constructed alongside changing rooms, a perimeter wall, football pitch, a running track and parking area.

In the second phase, the stadium will be expanded to a 20,000-seater facility.

A perimeter wall at Masinde Muliro-Kanduyi
A perimeter wall to Masinde Muliro Kanduyi Stadium. PHOTO/COURTESY/ DAILY NATION

Once complete, the stadium will have modern facilities and offices including spectator areas, changing rooms, locker rooms for sports officials and team coaches, changing rooms for ancillary staff, washrooms, first aid and medical centre, and a pitch maintenance and control room.

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There will also be a media centre, VVIP lounge, boardrooms, an anti-doping room and changing rooms for referees. The stadium will have a basketball court, football pitch, volleyball and netball courts as well as rugby, hockey and netball pitches, a swimming pool and a hall for indoor games as well as a gymnasium.

Governor Wangamati’s press team on Friday March 20, 2020 updated the public on the status of the stadium.

Lunao Enterprises, the contractor who won the tender for construction of the stadium moved to the site round August 2019.

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English Premier League Suspended

by Nathan Sialah
written by Nathan Sialah

The biggest football league, English Premier League has been suspended.

The suspension comes after Arsenal Head Coach Mikel Arteta and Chelsea Winger Callum-Hudson Odoi tested positive for Covid-19 Corona Virus.

In a statement posted in all their social media accounts, the Premier League has  stated that the move is as a result of the deadly virus that is now a global epidemic.

In the statement, Premier League noted, ” Following a meeting of Shareholders today, it was unanimously decided to suspend the Premier League with the intention of returning on 4 April, subject to medical advice and conditions at the time.”

The statement further stated, “Despite the challenges, it is the Premier League’s aim to reschedule the displaced fixtures, including those played by Academy sides, when it is safe to do so.

In this fast-moving environment, further updates will be provided when appropriate.”

On his part, Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: “Above all, we wish Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi speedy recoveries, and everyone else affected by COVID-19.

“In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, Government, The FA and EFL and can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority.”

The Premier League becomes the fourth top tire league in Europe to be suspended due to the Virus after Italy’s Serie A, Germany’s Bundesliga and Spain’s La Liga.

The UEFA Champions League and Europa League have also been suspended till further notice.

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Kisumu Boda Boda Mechanic Becomes Odibets First BIG Winner of 2020

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Leonard from the great city of Kisumu is Odibet’s first BIG winner of 2020 after winning Ksh 2.401, 045 from four back to back soccer bets on Kenya’s fastest betting website.

Born a little over 30 years ago, Leonard is one of many young Kenyans who’ve embraced Odibets ending up with big wins overnight.

How did Leonard win?

“Leonards’ bet slip is one of the most interesting we have seen this year,” says Daniel Macharia, Odibets’ head of bookmaking.

“In the 4 wins, Leonard had 7 winning draw bets and it has paid handsomely.” He predicted among others Juve’s draw at Atalanta on Sunday which is quite a feat,” he concluded congratulating him.

Speaking to the Odi Mtaani Team

When the Odi Mtaani team (which distributes uniforms and soccer balls to the County soccer leagues sponsored by Odibets.com) visited him at his home in Kisumu, an elated Leonard had quite a bit to say.

“I will use this money to endeleza my biashara – as well as take care of my family,” citing Odibets’ fast payouts, boosted game odds and over 130 markets – as his favorites.

The Kisumu resident adviced fellow bettors who are yet to win BIG, “What I can tell them is that if they haven’t won such an amount before, they shouldn’t give up! Tomorrow could be the day you win BIG like me!”

“Odibets would like to congratulate Leonard on his win! We hope that you enjoy your winnings.” said the Odibets country marketing manager, Aggrey Sayi who was at hand to hand over the big win to him.

What is Odibets no minimum stake? Odibets offers its customers with the genuine chance to bet small win BIG by allowing users to bet as little as 10 bob.

New to Odibets? Claim your FREE BET now! Visit: https://odibets.com

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Barcelona Star Luiz Suarez Ruled Out For Four Months

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

FC Barcelona star Luiz Suarez has been ruled out for four months.

Suarez has been operated on this Sunday by Dr. Ramon Cugat, who used keyhole surgery to resolve an injury to the external meniscus of the right knee by performing a suture.

The Uruguayan striker will be out for approximately four months.

Suárez has participated in a total of 23 games this season, in which he has scored 14 goals: 11 in the league and three in the Champions League.

In addition, he has the most assists in the Spanish league in 2019/20 with a total of seven.

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How Local Sports is Being Used to Foster Unity Among residents Owing to 2017 Heated Polls in Busia

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Busia County has embarked on fostering unity among residents Owing to 2017 heated electoral process through sports.

Several local football clubs are now battling for a Ksh 250,000 cash price in the ongoing tournament.

Odiado Drones FC reembark on the search for their maiden trophy when they face Red Sharks in the Nangina ward soccer tournament final on Tuesday.

The sides both carry an unbeaten run into the final that will be staged at the Funyula Stadium in Busia County, and Drones who are aware of their opponents’ threat are determined to walk the talk.

“Sharks are a very good side. They are sharp and able to cause harm any time. But that does not matter. We are going for it, we are going for them, I believe in my boys,” Drones FC head coach Asudi Mooka oozed with optimism during Monday’s light training session at Odiado Primary playing ground.

Drones held their nerve to beat Malanga FC 4-2 in penalty shootout on Saturday, after the game ended in a barren draw, Evans Willy, Dennis Opondo and Cyrus Ogana all slotting home from the spot.

Mooka believes the success in the dramatic semifinal has all but raised the mood in his camp.

“It was nervy shootout. You know they(Malanga) have a good goalkeeper and they even boasted of it as the shootouts loomed. But these young kept their cool, rose to the occasion and saved the day,” he opined.

According to the organizer, Nangina ward MCA John Obwogo, the annual event will go a long way in ensuring the region’s cohesiveness and HIV/AIDS awareness.

“This tourney serves to foster unity among residents owing to the 2017 heated electoral process. We also aim at raising HIV/AIDS as we keep the youths occupied, as well as empowering them through talent exposure and cash prizes,” said Obwogo.

The winner of the tournament takes home KES 250,000 as the runners up settle for KES 200,000. Losing semifinalists Malanga FC and Sigulu FC will battle it out for third place place in an early kick off match, the winner pocketing KES 100,000 and the other KES 50,000.

The grand final will be graced by Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong, Ugenya MP David Ochieng, former Funyula MP Paul Otuoma, Nangina ward MCA John Obwogo among others.

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Lampard: I won’t have any talk of the January transfer window at Cobham until that month arrives

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has said that he won’t have any talk of the January transfer window at Cobham until that month arrives.

He is pleased to see his players focusing on training, and for him all he is thinking about now is the busy run of games coming up.

Lampard says he expects to rotate his midfield in the weeks ahead, and he has been satisfied with the performances from his players in those positions this season.

Lampard reiterates the work being done on the training ground to improve our finishing in the wake of recent games that have been tighter than the boss would have liked.

‘When you look at the quality of the players we have there it’s not a problem position. I want my full-backs to get forward a lot. Emerson did really well on Tuesday, and Alonso was there when we were winning a lot of games,” he said in a press conference on Friday.

On the subject of full-backs, Lampard says Reece James has developed plenty this season and has really benefitted from training and playing alongside the experienced Cesar Azpilicueta.

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Chelsea Free to Sign Players in January

by Nathan Sialah
written by Nathan Sialah

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has halved Chelsea’s transfer ban. Chelsea is now free to sign players in the upcoming transfer window which is due to be opened in late December 2019 till early January 2020.

​The blues were initially hit with a transfer ban before the summer, meaning they would not have been able to register any new signings until the summer of 2020, and forcing new manager Frank Lampard to lean heavily on the club’s academy products.

Chelsea were only able to sign Croatian international Mateo Kovacic since he was already in Chelsea on loan for one season from Real Madrid.

The likes of Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount, Fikayo Tomori and Reece James have thrived in first team roles as a result, with Lampard preparing to go his first season back at the club without adding any further talent to the squad.

Chelsea are currently sitting comfortably at the 4th position 14 points behind league leaders Liverpool who are unbeaten. They are only 6 points behind second placed Leicester city and 3 points behind 3rd place last season’s Champions Manchester City.

with the transfer ban reversed, reports have already emerged linking several players to Chelsea. Crystal Palace forward Wilfred Zaha has been linked to Stamford Bridge in January as reported by The Sun.

England players Ben Chilwel and Jordan Sancho who plays for Leicester and Borussia Dortmund at club level respectively have also been linked to the London move.

Chelsea are also enjoying having a player as a contender for the EPL Golden Boot with Forward Tammy Abraham scoring 11 goals in 14 appearances in the premier league this season, 3 goals behind leader Leicester’s Jamie Vardy.

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