Izuchukwu Akawor

Former Cameroon international Modeste M'bami has passed on at the age of 40 according to the player's agent.

M'bami passed on on Saturday following a heart attack in the city of <a href="/sports/football/statistics/team?tid=290">Le Havre</a>, where he lived.

The former football star's demise was made public by his agent, Franck Belhassen, who confirmed his death via his social media account.

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"My friend former Cameroonian international footballer, former player of PSG and Marseille among others left today, rest in peace Modeste," he posted on Twitter.

The late midfielder started his football career in Douala, Cameroon before he moved to France.

The Yaoundé-born footballer played in France to play for Sedan between 2000 to 2003. He would join giant PSG that summer, where he spent three years with the capital club.

He then joined Spanish side Almería for two seasons (2009-2011) and went on to play for Changchun Yatai (China), Al Ittihad (Saudi Arabia) and Millonarios (Colombia).

M'bami ended his career in 2017 while playing for Le Havre, where he stayed before his death from a heart attack in Normandy at the age of 40.

He was an Olympic champion in 2000 and played 37 times for the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.

M'bami also played for two of France's biggest teams and rivals, PSG and Marseille.

Former Cameroonian star M'bami dies of heart attack

Premier League side Brentford football club have confirmed that star striker Ivan Toney could be available to face Liverpool later today.

Toney was stretchered off as the Bees defeated West Ham United on boxing day.

The England international opened the scoring in that encounter before he was forced off due to what looked like a serious knee injury.

Toney looked in serious pain as he was taken off at West Ham.

However, it seems the forward will lead his club at home against the Reds from Merseyside when they go head-to-head this evening.

<h3>It is good news - Brentford manager</h3>

Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Brentford manager, Thomas Frank gave a positive update on the talented 26-year-old.

According to Frank, Toney could face Jurgen Klopp's side later today as the injury wasn't as serious as first thought.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank is relieved Toney's injury is not as serious as it had looked.

“It’s good news with Ivan,” the manager said per the official Brentford website.

“It’s not a significant injury. He could potentially be available for tomorrow (today)."

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“There’s nothing wrong with his knee. Without going too much into the details, it’s something with the muscle."

<h3>Toney is amongst the top scorers in the PL</h3>

Brentford's return to winning ways against the Hammers in their first game after the World Cup saw them snap a run of five matches without a win.

Toney scored the opener in that game and assisted Joshua Dasilva for the second in an impressive first-half display.

Toney has scored 12 goals and assisted 3 more in just 16 games this season.

The goal saw Toney take his tally to 12 goals and three assists in 16 games for the Bees in the PL this season.

Frank and his Brentford side will be happy to see their talisman take to the pitch against Liverpool as they look to consolidate on the win against West Ham with another positive outing.

“The physios explained the details and I completely forgot! I'm just glad it isn’t serious," the coach added.

Ivan Toney could face Liverpool later today. (Photo: Offside Sports Photography)

Fantasy Premier League managers are the biggest winners following the latest on the in-form striker who picked up an injury on boxing day.

Brentford give positive Toney update ahead of crucial Liverpool battle

Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has set his sights on reaching new levels after sealing a move to Premier League club Watford.&nbsp;

Maduka Okoye unveiled as a new Watford player.

Okoye has put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half-year deal that will see him join Watford from Dutch side Sparta Rotterdam.&nbsp;

The contract, which runs until the summer of 2027, was for an undisclosed fee with the young goalkeeper expected to spend the rest of the season at the Eredivisie outfit.&nbsp;

Ahead of this first full interview with his new club, the 22-year-old has revealed his desire to reach new levels at the Hornets.&nbsp;

"I am very comfortable in the air and I like one on ones, and I love the game," Okoye told the club.&nbsp;

"Of course, there is improvement and everything but that's what I am here for and I want to reach a new level of myself," he added.&nbsp;

The interview with Okoye, who is on international break with Nigeria, is expected to feature in the third episode of the club's new midweek show 'Inside The Hive'.&nbsp;

Okoye is the latest Super Eagles star at Watford, he joins compatriots William Troost-Ekong, Oghenekaro Etebo and forward Emmanuel Dennis.&nbsp;

Okoye wants to reach new heights at Premier League side Watford.&nbsp;

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye aims for new level at new club Watford

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Former Cameroonian star M'bami dies of heart attack

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