Habib Diarra

Sunderland suffer major blow as club-record signing out until December

Sunderland midfielder Habib Diarra is set for an extended period on the sidelines, having undergone groin surgery, Afrosport reports. The Senegal international sustained the issue during training before Sunday’s 1-1 against Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland on Monday revealed that the 21-year-old had successful surgery and is expected to be out until December. Diarra sealed a club record £30 million summer move to...

Top 6 African Players to watch in the Premier League 2025-2026 season

by Bayo Adegboyega

15 August 2025

The Premier League returns on Friday, with defending champions Liverpool opening their campaign at home to Bournemouth. Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah leads the charge once again, but he is not the only African talent expected to shine. With over 50 African players in the league, many of whom are expected to feature prominently before the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco in December, Afrosport highlights six...

Done Deal: Senegal’s Diarra joins Sunderland in club record deal from Strasbourg

by Ibikunle Salako

2 July 2025

Sunderland on Tuesday announced the signing of Senegal international Habib Diarra for a club-record £30m deal from Strasbourg, Afrosport reports. Diarra has penned a five-year contract to move to the Stadium of Light, becoming Sunderland’s second signing of the summer following the arrival of Enzo Le Fee from Roma. “I’m happy and excited to become a Black Cat and I can’t wait to discover the Stadium...

Senegal’s Teranga Lions make history with comeback win over England at City Ground

by Ibikunle Salako

10 June 2025

Senegal claimed a thrilling 3-1 historic comeback win over England in an international friendly at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The Teranga Lions, who became the first African team in history to defeat England, were lifted by goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra, and Cheikh Sabaly after Harry Kane had put the Europeans in front with his 73rd international goal. The Three Lions,...

2026 WCQ: Blow for Senegal as Diarra, Diouf ruled out of Sudan, Togo games

by Ibikunle Salako

10 March 2025

Senegal will be without the duo of Malick Diouf and Habib Diarra for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Sudan and Togo this month, Afrosport reports. Slavia Prague defender Diouf will be sidelined for at least three weeks, having sustained an injury in their match against rivals Sparta Prague on Saturday, 8 March. The 20-year-old has reportedly suffered a fractured fibula following a dangerous...

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Sunderland suffer major blow as club-record signing out until December

Top 6 African Players to watch in the Premier League 2025-2026 season

Done Deal: Senegal’s Diarra joins Sunderland in club record deal from Strasbourg

Senegal’s Teranga Lions make history with comeback win over England at City Ground

2026 WCQ: Blow for Senegal as Diarra, Diouf ruled out of Sudan, Togo games

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