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UEL/UECL: Chukwueze, Akpom, Aubameyang and five other Africans to watch out for in the knockout playoff second leg

UEL/UECL: Chukwueze, Akpom, Aubameyang and five other Africans to watch out for in the knockout playoff second leg

The second leg of the UEFA Europa League and Europa Conference League knockout playoff takes centre stage tonight with 15 teams vieing for a place in the round of 16. These fixtures are incomplete without African players and Afrosport takes a look eight players across the two competitions to keep an eye on. Europa League Amine Gouri (Algeria & Rennes) vs AC Milan Gouri has been...

Rennes forward Gouiri dumps France to play for Algeria 

Rennes forward Gouiri dumps France to play for Algeria 

Rennes forward Amine Gouiri has announced his intentions to represent Algeria on the international scene after playing for France across all youth levels. The 23-year-old former OGC Nice forward declared his commitment to the Desert Warriors with a post on his official social media platforms on Tuesday. The post read: “With pride, I announce my decision to join the Algerian national team. ‘I will defend with...

Europa League Draw: Salah’s Liverpool, Kudus West Ham learn group stage fate

Europa League Draw: Salah’s Liverpool, Kudus West Ham learn group stage fate

Mohamed Salah's first taste of Europa League football with Liverpool will see them take on LASK Linz, Union Saint-Gilloise and Toulouse in Group E following the conclusion of Friday's draw in Monaco. The Reds finished fifth in the Premier League last season which was not enough to guarantee a place in the UEFA Champions League where Salah has played every season since joining the club in...

Done Deal: Belgian forward Jeremy Doku joins Man City on long-term deal

Done Deal: Belgian forward Jeremy Doku joins Man City on long-term deal

Manchester City have completed the signing of young Belgian forward Jeremy Doku from French outfit Stade Rennais, the club announced on Thursday. The 21-year-old Belgian international moves to the Etihad outfit on a five-year deal for a reported fee of about €60 million after spending the last three seasons in Ligue One. Doku becomes City’s third signing of the summer transfer window, following the arrival of...