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UCL: Guinea’s Guirassy sets European goal involvement record for Dortmund

UCL: Guinea’s Guirassy sets European goal involvement record for Dortmund

Serhou Guirassy set a new European record for Borussia Dortmund after scoring a goal providing an assist in the 3-0 win over Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoffs on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. The Guinea forward put last season's Champions League runners-up on the hour mark before assisting former Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Pascal Gross for the second goal. The goal...

Gabon’s Mario Lemina joins Galatasaray from Wolverhampton Wanderers

Gabon’s Mario Lemina joins Galatasaray from Wolverhampton Wanderers

Galatasaray have completed the signing of Gabon midfielder Mario Lemina from Wolverhampton Wanderers for €2.5 million on a one-and-a-half-year deal with the option for an additional year, Afrosport reports. Lemina had not featured for Wolves since January 6 after falling out of favour with new manager Vitor Pereira. He was stripped of the captaincy by former boss Gary O'Neil in December after an altercation with West...

England set to play Senegal in June friendly at City Ground

England set to play Senegal in June friendly at City Ground

England are set to play Senegal in an international friendly at the City Ground in June, Afrosport reports. According to The Athletic, the Football Association has invited the Teranga Lions to be the opposition for the post-season match that will give new manager Thomas Tuchel the opportunity to learn more about the players he has inherited from Gareth Southgate. If all the details are finalised, the...

Doha set to host CAF Champions League & Conderation Cup quarterfinals draw

Doha set to host CAF Champions League & Conderation Cup quarterfinals draw

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the date and venue for the quarter-finals draw of the 2024/25 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, Afrosport reports. The draw for the two tiers of African club football will be conducted in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, on Thursday, 20 February. Mark your calendars! 🗓️ The quarterfinals draw is set for February 20, 2025, in...

Ismael Bennacer completes loan move from AC Milan to Marseille

Ismael Bennacer completes loan move from AC Milan to Marseille

Ismael Bennacer has completed a loan move from Serie A giants AC Milan to French Ligue 1 powerhouse Olympique Marseille, Afrosport reports. Roberto De Zerbi’s side were hoping to bolster their midfield before the close of the January transfer window but the Rossoneri were unwilling to let the Algeria international go without having a replacement. The deal was however able to go through after Milan secured...