Author: Alie Bittar @bittar32

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disclosed the roster of licensed clubs for the upcoming CAF Interclub 2024/25 S
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

List of CAF Interclub 2024/25 season licensed clubs revealed

Sierra Leone’s Bo Rangers and East End Lions are included in the list of licensed clubs for the upcoming 2024/25 CAF Interclub Season, as revealed by The Confederation of African Football (CAF).

After the recent Preliminary Draw, CAF has officially confirmed the list of clubs eligible to compete in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.

CAF successfully implemented the Club Licensing System for these competitions, licensing 58 clubs for the CAF Champions League and 51 clubs for the CAF Confederation Cup.

These clubs represent 40 member associations and will take part in the competitions.

TotalEnergies CAF Champions League – List of Licensed Clubs 2024_25

TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup – List of Licensed Clubs 2024_25

All clubs qualifying for CAF interclub competitions must obtain a license based on sporting merit.

Many clubs have undergone a licensing process at their national associations to compete in the 2024/25 CAF Interclub competitions. The deadline for licensing decisions and document submission was 30 June 2024.

The CAF Club Licensing process has helped resolve disputes related to overdue payments, ensuring compliance with CAF men’s club licensing regulations.

TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup - List of Licensed Clubs 2024_25
TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup - List of Licensed Clubs 2024_25
Defender Willy Kambwala has signed a permanent deal with Spanish side Villarreal after almost four years with at Manchester United.
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

DRC’s Willy Kambwala joins Villarreal from Manchester

Defender Willy Kambwala has signed a permanent deal with Spanish side Villarreal until 2029 after almost four years with Manchester United.

He made 10 first-team appearances since joining Manchester United in October 2020 from French Ligue 2 club Sochaux.

Despite some injuries in the 2021/22 season, he continued to impress when he played.

Kambwala’s final performance of the season came in the league match with Arsenal in May, and he was among the substitutes in the memorable Emirates FA Cup final triumph against Manchester City.

“Willy Kambwala Ndengushi (Kinshasa, 25/08/2004) is a promising right-footed central defender who is only 19 years old. The Franco-Congolese player stands out for his physical strength, his magnificent ability to win duels and his excellent aerial play.

Formed through the youth ranks of Manchester United, where he joined the academy from FC Sochaux, Kambwala has made a total of 10 appearances for the Red Devils first team this season, eight of them in the Premier League,” Villareal noted of their new acquisition.

Kambwala is eligible to represent both France and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He has captained the French under-16 side.

Forward Augustine Boakye raring to go after joining Saint Etienne
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Forward Augustine Boakye raring to go after joining Saint Etienne

Ghanaian forward Augustine Boakye is determined to make his mark in the French Ligue 1 following his move to AS Saint Etienne in the current transfer window.

The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has penned a four-year deal with the Greens after an impressive spell at Austrian club Wolfsberger AC, where he notched 10 goals in 21 Bundesliga starts.

Boakye, a product of the West Africa Football Academy, is enthusiastic about the prospect of competing in France’s top tier.

“Joining AS Saint-Étienne to experience the French championship fills me with pride,” Boakye conveyed to the media department at Etienne.

“Ligue 1 is a league that has always captivated me, and ASSE is an illustrious club. I had the opportunity to converse with my friend, Lucas Gourna, who spoke highly of it! “I can hardly wait to explore this esteemed club from the inside and engage with its passionate fan base!”

Boakye formerly plied his trade for West Africa Football Academy in the Ghanaian Premier League, and despite his domestic success, international representation still awaits.

Brighton & Hove Albion have officially unveiled Ghana international Ibrahim Osman after he penned a five-year deal until summer 2019.
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Ghanaian Ibrahim Osman pleased to join Premier League club

Brighton & Hove Albion have officially unveiled Ghana International Ibrahim Osman after he penned a five-year deal until summer 2019.

Osman completed his transfer to Brighton from the Danish club FC Nordsjaelland in January. He officially became a part of their first team over the weekend.

The 19-year-old has expressed his excitement about joining Albion and his journey to the Premier League, saying, “It’s a dream come true as a young guy to be in a new country, in a new team, new environment. I am happy to be here. I’m the type of player who is direct and ambitious for goals.”

Osman also reflected on his time at FC Nordsjaelland, saying, “It was really good and I had happy moments there, playing with different and amazing types of people. It was really good for me.”

Ajax reach verbal agreement to re-sign former Chelsea and Aston Villa forward Bertrand Traoré
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Ajax reach verbal agreement to sign attacker Bertrand Traoré

Ajax and Bertrand Traoré reportedly agreed to a contract extension, according to De Telegraaf. The 28-year-old player, who previously played for Ajax, is said to have signed a contract with the club until the summer of 2026.

De Telegraaf also mentioned that Ajax and Traoré’s representatives will finalize the agreement over the weekend, followed by a medical examination.

Traoré, who is from Burkina Faso, is considered a valuable acquisition for Ajax, especially since the club has limited financial resources for transfers.

The attacker previously played for Ajax and was part of the team that reached the Europa League final against Manchester United in the 2016/17 season.

He scored thirteen goals and provided six assists in 39 games before moving to Olympique Lyon.

Subsequently, he played for Aston Villa, Istanbul Basaksehir, and Villarreal before being released from the latter on a free transfer last season.