French Ligue 1 club Reims has confirmed the appointment of former Mali defender Samba Diawara as their new head coach, Afrosport reports. Diawara has been in interim capacity at Reims since the club sacked former manager Luka Elsner on 3 February. His appointment was announced by the club’s general manager, Mathieu Lacour, at a press conference on Thursday. Speaking to the club website, Lacour said: “Our...
Lille manager Bruno Genesio is elated with the immediate impact of Nabil Bentaleb following his return to action from a cardiac arrest, Afrosport reports. The Algeria midfielder has been unable to play since June last year because of the severity of the health condition. He however returned to action in the 2-0 Ligue 1 win over Rennes on Sunday, coming off the bench for DR Congo...
Nabil Bentaleb has been cleared to return back to action for Lille after more than six months when he suffered a cardiac arrest, Afrosport reports. The Algeria international suffered the cardiac arrest during a five-a-side session with friends last June, needing CPR and a defibrillator on the scene before he was admitted to Lille University Hospital. Ligue 1 giants Lille OSC, have now announced that the...
Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) is considering reducing its stake in Paris Saint-Germain following an investigation surrounding the club president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, Afrosport reports. QSI currently holds 87.5% stake in the French Ligue 1 club but are currently unhappy with the investigations centred on Al-Khelaifi. The 51-year-old was placed under formal investigation in France last Wednesday for allegedly engaging in vote-buying, interference with the freedom to vote...
Super Eagles forward Terem Moffi has returned to training at French Ligue 1 club OGC Nice following a lengthy injury layoff, Afrosport reports. Moffi suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during preseason training and has spent about seven months on the sidelines. The 25-year-old, who joined Nice on loan from Lorient, has not played a game this season and is currently working his way back...
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