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AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast to miss injured Brighton star Adingra

Adingra: Sunderland close in on signing Ivory Coast star from Brighton

Sunderland are closing in on a deal to sign Ivory Coast winger Simon Adingra from newly-promoted Premier League club Sunderland, Afrosport reports. According to multiple reports, the Black Cats have reached an agreement with the Seagulls to sign Adingra for £20.5 million, inclusive of bonuses. Personal terms have already been agreed between Sunderland and the 23-year-old, and is currently undergoing his medical with the team. The...

Done Deal: Sunderland sign Mozambique defender Reinildo

Done Deal: Sunderland sign Mozambique defender Reinildo

Sunderland on Tuesday announced the signing of Mozambique defender Reinildo Mandava on a two-year deal, Afrosport reports. Reinildo joins the Black Cats on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Spanish club Atlético Madrid. The 31-year-old seals a historic move to Wearside and is set to become the first Mozambican to play in the Premier League. “It is a dream come true because...

WAFCON 2024: South Africa, Mali off to winning starts in Group C

WAFCON 2024: South Africa, Mali off to winning starts in Group C

Defending champions South Africa and Mali on Monday won their opening games in Group C at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, Afrosport reports. Banyana Banyana began their title defence with a 2-0 win over Ghana’s Black Queens at the Honor Stadium in Oujda. Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe scored inside the opening 35 minutes to give Desiree Ellis’ side a well-deserved...

Senegal’s Idrissa Gana signs one-year extension with Everton

Senegal’s Idrissa Gana signs one-year extension with Everton

Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye has signed a new contract extension with Everton, Afrosport reports. Gueye has penned a one-year contract to remain with the Toffees until June 30, 2026, with the deal including an option for a further year. The 35-year-old, in his second spell at Everton, won the club’s Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season award last term. He joined...

WAFCON 2024: Karchouni strike hands Algeria vital win over Botswana

WAFCON 2024: Karchouni strike hands Algeria vital win over Botswana

An early goal from Ghoutia Karchouni was all Algeria needed as they recorded a 1-0 win over Botswana in their 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Desert Foxes were appearing in WAFCON for the sixth time in their history and for the first time since the 2018 edition in Ghana. On the previous occasions, the Algerian ladies failed...