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Ex-Super Eagles defender Taye Taiwo inducted into Marseille Hall of Fame
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Ex-Nigeria defender Taye Taiwo inducted into Marseille Hall of Fame

The former Super Eagles defender, Taye Taiwo, has been given a special recognition by the French Ligue 1 team Olympique Marseille. He’s now a part of their esteemed Club of Legends.

Taiwo, who played for Marseille from 2005 to 2011, made a significant impact during his six-year tenure, scoring 25 goals and providing 23 assists in 271 appearances. He was a key member of the team that won the Ligue 1 title, the League Cup, and the French Super Cup.

At 39 years old, the Nigerian international, who also had stints at AC Milan and QPR, retired from professional football in 2019 and has been residing in France since then. Marseille’s Club of Legends serves as a hall of fame, recognizing players who have made notable contributions to the club’s history.

With this induction, Taiwo joins an elite group of players, including Samir Nasri, Lorik Cana, and Mamadou Niang. His recognition is a testament to his outstanding achievements and contributions to the club. Taiwo is one of only four Nigerians to have played for Marseille, alongside Wilson Oruma, Joseph Yobo, and Victor Agali.

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CAF confirm dates for Inter-Club quarterfinals draw
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

CAF confirm dates for Inter-Club quarterfinals draw

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed when and where the quarter-final fixtures for the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup will be decided.

The draw is set to take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, in collaboration with beIN Sports. During this event, CAF will determine the quarter-final pairings for both competitions.

The CAF Confederation Cup draw is scheduled for 14:00 GMT (16:00 Cairo time), with the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League draw following at 15:00 GMT (17:00 Cairo time).

Both tournaments will feature quarter-finals played over two legs. The first leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League is slated for April 1-2 and April 8-9. The quarter-final matches for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will occur on April 2 and April 9, 2025.

The reigning champions will be part of both draws: Al Ahly SC for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and Zamalek SC for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.

TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Quarter-Final Stage Qualified Teams:

Al Ahly SC (Egypt), Al Hilal (Sudan), AS FAR (Morocco), Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns,  Orlando Pirates (South Africa), Pyramids (Egypt), MC Alger (Algeria).

TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Final Stage Qualified Teams:

Zamalek SC (Egypt), Asec Mimosas (Cote d’Ivoire), Al Masry (Egypt), CS Constantine (Algeria), RS Berkane (Morocco),  Simba SC (Tanzania), Stellenbosch FC (South Africa), USM Alger (Algeria).

For more on the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, visit www.cafonline.com

Ivorian striker Emmanuel Latte Lath move to Atlanta United completed
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Ivorian striker Emmanuel Latte Lath move to Atlanta United completed

Middlesbrough has formally announced the transfer of striker Emmanuel Latte Lath to Atlanta United for a fee of £22.5 million.

The Major League Soccer side confirmed that the contract for the Ivory Coast international is through the 2028 MLS season with an option for 2029.

This transaction represents a record sum received by Middlesbrough and is noted as the highest fee ever paid in Major League Soccer (MLS) history, successfully completed just prior to the transfer deadline on Monday.

Emmanuel Latte Lath, a 26-year-old international from Ivory Coast, has made a significant impact at Middlesbrough since joining from Swiss club St. Gallen in August 2023, scoring 27 goals in 59 Championship appearances.

His standout season was 2023-24, where he netted 16 goals and two in the EFL Cup. In April, he scored eight goals in six games, earning Player of the Month honors. He ranks among the top six center forwards in several categories since the start of last season.

Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis joins Blackburn on loan from Forest
by Football Sierra Leone

Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis joins Blackburn on loan from Forest

Blackburn Rovers have completed the loan signing of striker Emmanuel Dennis from Nottingham Forest on transfer deadline day.

Dennis, 27, is their third signing of the day, joining Yuri Ribeiro from Braga and Cauley Woodrow from Luton Town.

Dennis began his career with Zorya Luhansk in Ukraine, where he made a strong debut by scoring in a 3-0 victory and gained valuable experience in the Europa League. He later moved to Club Brugge, scoring 19 league goals in 85 appearances.

After a loan spell with FC Cologne, Dennis joined Watford in June 2021, where he netted 10 Premier League goals and made a notable debut against Aston Villa.

His performances attracted Nottingham Forest’s attention, leading to a £20 million transfer in August 2022. He continued to perform well in the Premier League, scoring against teams like Aston Villa and Newcastle United.

Dennis has also had loan spells with Istanbul Basaksehir and his former club, Watford, and has earned eight caps for the Nigerian national team.

Burkina Faso international Nasser Djiga ready for Premier League
by FSL News

Burkina Faso international Nasser Djiga ready for Premier League

Wolverhampton Wanderers has strengthened its defense by signing Burkina Faso international Nasser Djiga on a contract that runs until 2030.

Djiga, 22, joined Wolves from Red Star Belgrade, where he spent 18 months in the Serbian SuperLiga. He began his career at Vitesse FC in Burkina Faso and later moved to FC Basel in Switzerland, winning the Swiss Super League.

Djiga had a loan spell at Nîmes in France before a successful loan at Red Star last season, where he helped the team win the Serbian SuperLiga and the Serbian Cup. He also played in the Champions League against Manchester City.

Wolves’ chairman, Jeff Shi, said, “We’re happy to welcome Nasser. Many worked hard to make this happen, and we are excited to see him become part of the Wolves family. This signing is a great investment for the club. Nasser has huge potential, and we look forward to seeing him develop.”

Sporting director Matt Hobbs added, “We wanted to strengthen our central defense, and Nasser can help the squad now and in the future. He is the quick and aggressive center-back we need, and we’re eager to see him compete for his spot.”