Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Arnaud Kalimuendo from Ligue 1 side Rennes on a five-year deal worth a reported £26 million, Afrosport reports. The 23-year-old Frenchman, who is of DR Congo heritage, began his career at Paris Saint-Germain but was unable to break into the first team after two loan spells at RC Lens. He joined Rennes in 2022 and scored 40 goals and...
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...
Former Senegal international Habib Beye has been appointed as the new head coach of Ligue 1 side Rennes, replacing Argentine Jorge Sampaoli, Afrosport reports. Beye, who will resume his role on Friday, has put pen to paper on a short-term deal until the end of the ongoing season, with an option for a one-year extension. Sampaoli stepped down as Rennes manager on Thursday night following mutual...
French international goalkeeper Brice Samba has joined Rennes from Ligue 1 rivals Lens for an undisclosed fee, Afrosport reports. The 30-year-old Congolese-born shot stopper has signed a deal that will keep him at Rennes until 2029. Samba joined Lens in 2022 from Nottingham Forest and was a key member of the team that finished second in the Ligue 1 in 2023. He was also previously on...
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon is unfazed by the brilliant goal he scored for Nantes in their Ligue 1 over Rennes at the weekend, Afrosport reports. Simon scored the only goal as Nantes ended their 10-match winless run by skilfully getting past the opposition defence before placing the ball in the top end corner of the net. The goal got a lot of reactions from fans...
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