Category: Football Africa

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.”

Brighton move delights for Malian midfielder Malick Yalcouye
by FSL News

Brighton move delights Malian midfielder Malick Yalcouye

Malian midfielder Malick Yalcouye is happy to have joined Brighton from IFK Goteborg on a contract until June 2029.

The 18-year-old player, hailing from Mali and Ivory Coast, joined Goteborg after honing his skills at the Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas. He showcased his talent by making his professional debut in the African Champions League.

Malick’s debut game for Goteborg was in February during the Swedish Cup, and he started his first league match against Djurgardens IF in April.

Demonstrating his prowess, he scored his first league goal for the club later that month against IF Brommapojkarna.

Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler said, “We are happy to have Malick at the club. He is a talented midfielder with great potential to become a top player.

He is excited about this next career stage, and we look forward to helping him progress.”

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.

Nigeria defender Gabriel Osho departs Luton for French side AJ Auxerre
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Nigeria defender Osho departs Luton for French side AJ Auxerre

Luton Town defender Gabriel Osho has moved to French club Auxerre after his contract at Kenilworth Road ended and will wear the number 3 shirt.

Osho played for Luton when they were promoted to the Premier League in 2022-23. He made a total of 85 appearances for Luton Town.

The 25-year-old will now play in France’s top league as Auxerre was promoted under manager Christophe Pelissier. Osho has signed a one-year deal with an option for an additional 12 months.

Born and trained in Reading, he has been a solid central defender in the Championship. He scored in the play-off semi-final and helped his team rise to the elite in 2022-2023.

Last season, he played 21 Premier League games, scoring 2 goals, and was called up to the Nigerian national team in March but couldn’t play due to injury.

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