Leonard Ngenge Completes Leeds United Transfer After Stellar NPFL Season

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Nigerian defender Leonard Ngenge has officially joined Premier League side Leeds United, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.

Ngenge makes the move from Remo Stars, the reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, where he turned heads during the first half of the season. The centre-back has signed a contract running until the conclusion of the 2026-2027 campaign at Elland Road.

The former Enugu Rangers player made seven appearances for Remo Stars this season before securing his transfer to England. His outstanding performances also earned him a spot in Nigeria’s home-based national team.

Ngenge featured twice for the Super Eagles during the 2024 African Nations Championship, gaining crucial international experience that boosted his visibility beyond the NPFL.

His move is being celebrated as another example of Nigerian domestic talent making the leap to Europe’s top leagues, with Leeds expected to gradually integrate Ngenge into their first-team plans.

Axel Disasi Returns to Chelsea Training as Rosenior Commits to Fresh Start

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has returned to first-team training, with head coach Liam Rosenior confirming that the Frenchman is fully back in the squad’s fold.

Disasi, who joined Chelsea from Monaco on a six-year deal, had previously fallen out of favour under former manager Enzo Maresca. Reports by PUNCH Online had earlier indicated that Disasi and teammate Raheem Sterling were training separately after failing to secure moves away from Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closed.

Speaking on Tuesday, journalist Fabrizio Romano quoted Rosenior saying:

“I had a really good meeting with him. I told the players it’s a clean slate for everybody, and it was right for me to chat with him. He’s behind in terms of his fitness, and we’ll work with him.”

The 26-year-old defender had been absent from full training for some time, but Chelsea’s coaching staff are now working closely with him to restore fitness and reintegrate him into the squad.

The club will continue to monitor Disasi’s progress ahead of upcoming Premier League fixtures, aiming to have him available for selection once he is fully prepared.