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Nigeria's Akor Adams joins Sevilla from Montpellier
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Nigeria’s Akor Adams joins Sevilla from Montpellier

On Monday, Akor Adams, aged 24, officially signed with Sevilla in a transfer deal valued at approximately €7 million, as reported by L’Équipe.

The Nigerian striker has departed from Montpellier HSC and has entered into a contract with the La Liga club that extends until 2029.

Adams’ transfer occurs during a challenging time for Montpellier, which is currently positioned second-from-bottom in Ligue 1 with 15 points, putting the club at risk of relegation to Ligue 2.

They trail behind Stade Rennais, who occupy the relegation playoff position by two points, and are three points adrift of AS Saint-Étienne, which holds a guaranteed place in the top flight for the upcoming season.

Furthermore, this exit comes amidst speculation regarding Téji Savanier’s potential departure. Savanier, who was the club’s leading goalscorer last season with 11 goals, has attracted interest from the Saudi Arabian club Al-Taawoun.

Montpellier has recently achieved victories in their last two league matches, equalling the number of wins they secured in the first 17 matches of the current domestic campaign.

In these recent encounters, Adams did not participate, as Jordanian forward Musa Al-Taamari excelled, scoring a brace in the 2-1 victory over AS Monaco.

Adams joined Montpellier in August 2023 from Lillestrøm, where he had an outstanding season, netting 15 goals in 15 appearances in the 2023 Norwegian top-flight season.

Intriguing group stage matches as AFCON 2025 draw confirmed
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Intriguing group stage matches as AFCON 2025 draw confirmed

Holders Ivory Coast will face Cameroon in Group F of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco. They will also compete against Gabon, led by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Mozambique.

The tournament will take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, with the opening match featuring hosts Morocco against Comoros.

The teams are divided into six groups of four. The tournament will run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, across six host cities and nine stadiums in Morocco.

As the host nation, Morocco will lead Group A, facing strong contenders Mali, Zambia, and Comoros. In Group B, record seven-time champions Egypt will meet South Africa, Angola, and last year’s bronze medallists Zimbabwe.

Group C features Nigeria against Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania—who will co-host the AFCON in 2027. Defending champions Senegal are in Group D, competing against the Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, and Botswana.

Group E includes Algeria, the 2019 champions, who will take on Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan. In Group F, Côte d’Ivoire will face rivals Cameroon, along with Gabon and Mozambique, as they aim for back-to-back titles.

The top two teams from each group and four of the best third-placed teams will advance to the Round of 16.

The draw captivated viewers in over 90 countries and featured African football legends Serge Aurier, Aliou Cissé, Joseph Yobo, and Mustapha Hadji. This marks Morocco’s first time hosting the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON since 1988.

TOTAL ENERGIES CAF AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS, MOROCCO 2025 

  • GROUP A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros
  • GROUP B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe
  • GROUP C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania
  • GROUP D: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana
  • GROUP E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan
  • GROUP F: Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique
Egyptian Omar Marmoush was pleased with his Premier League debut
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Egyptian Omar Marmoush was pleased with his Premier League debut

Egyptian international Omar Marmoush made an “amazing” debut for Manchester City after they won 3-1 against Chelsea in the Premier League. (Photo Credit Man City)

Marmoush joined the team just two days ago and started the game at the Etihad Stadium. Chelsea took the lead early with a goal from Noni Madueke in the third minute.

Josko Gvardiol equalized for City before halftime. In the second half, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored to give City the win.

Marmoush played 74 minutes before Kevin De Bruyne replaced him. He showed good skills during the game, having a goal disallowed for offside and demonstrating confidence with the ball.

“Yeah, it was an amazing debut,” Marmoush said after the match. “I’m really happy to be here. The debut was really nice. We won the game, and the atmosphere was crazy. I’m so happy to be part of this.”

He added, “I hope to keep playing well. This is just the beginning, and I look forward to more wins.” Marmoush also thanked the City fans for their great support and mentioned fellow new signing Abdukodir Khusanov’s debut.

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Dango Ouattara becomes first from Burkina Faso to score Premier League hat-trick
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Dango Ouattara becomes first Burkina Faso player to score Premier League hat-trick

Burkina Faso International Dango Ouattara’s impressive performance made him the first player from the West African nation to score a hat-trick in the Premier League. On Saturday, he led Bournemouth to a 5-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Vitality Stadium.

This win boosts Bournemouth’s hopes for a top-four finish and a spot in the Champions League. It marks Forest’s first loss since December.

Bournemouth has extended their unbeaten streak in the Premier League to 11 games and is just one point off the top four. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest is now nine points behind leaders Liverpool.

The Burkinabe scored three of his four shots on target and has significantly stepped up for Bournemouth, especially with strikers Evanilson and Enes Ünal injured.

This season, Ouattara has 10 goal involvements (six goals, four assists) for Bournemouth, surpassing his total from his first two seasons combined (two goals, five assists).

Ouattara is in his third season at AFC Bournemouth, where he was the first signing under Bill Foley in January 2023. He plays mostly as a left-back and scored a memorable late winning goal against Tottenham in a 3-2 match.

Ouattara, born in February 2002 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, started with Majestic FC and joined FC Lorient in 2020, initially playing for their reserve team.

He made 25 appearances and scored his first goal in April 2022. His strong performance earned him a spot on the Burkina Faso national team, where he scored a key goal in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

In the 2022/23 season, he was vital for Lorient, scoring six goals in 18 matches before joining Bournemouth in January 2023, despite interest from other teams.

Guinea's defender Saïdou Sow joins Nantes on a loan deal
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Guinea’s defender Saïdou Sow joins Nantes on a loan deal

Ligue 1 side Nantes has signed Saïdou Sow, a Guinean international player, from Strasbourg on loan for six months. There is no option to buy him at the end of the loan.

Saïdou Sow was born on July 4, 2002, in Conakry, Guinea. He joined AS Saint-Étienne as a youth player in 2016 at the age of 14, where he played 57 matches.

In the summer of 2023, he signed a five-year contract with RC Strasbourg and has played 25 matches there. He has made a total of 50 appearances in Ligue 1.

On October 10, 2020, he played his first match for the Guinean national team under coach Didier Six. He has since earned 25 caps and scored one goal.

Saïdou Sow will wear number 24 for FC Nantes. He is 1.87 meters tall and is known for his strength in duels, especially in the air. He will be a valuable addition to the team.