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‘A wonderful story’ – Lille boss Genesio elated with Bentaleb impact after cardiac arrest

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...

Senegal’s Habib Beye replaces Jorge Sampaoli as Rennes head coach

Senegal’s Habib Beye replaces Jorge Sampaoli as Rennes head coach

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...

Brice Samba: French goalkeeper joins Rennes from Lens

Brice Samba: French goalkeeper joins Rennes from Lens

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...

Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu suffers potential season-ending ACL injury

Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu suffers potential season-ending ACL injury

Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu is the latest name in world football set to spend a lengthy period on the sidelines due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, Afrosport reports. The Ghana international has suffered an ACL tear in his left knee, Ligue 1 club Rennes confirmed on Monday. Seidu was replaced in the 18th minute by 20-year-old Senegalese defender Mikayil Faye during Rennes’ 1-0 loss to...