Vieux Yankhoba Diallo joins FK Bylis as Ibrahima Seck returns to France

Africafoot’s 8 August 2026 news feed brings together the latest developments involving African players, including transfer rumours, confirmed moves, records and other stories from across the football world.

Senegalese defender Vieux Yankhoba Diallo has moved to Europe after signing a three-year contract with FK Bylis, the Albanian top-flight club.

The 21-year-old left-back, who captained Diambars FC, secured his first opportunity outside Senegal following an impressive season with the Saly-based side. His arrival at FK Bylis was confirmed on social media by his agency, Bright Managements Group.

Diallo played a significant role in helping Diambars FC return to Ligue 1 senegalaise and was also part of the team that reached the final of the Coupe du Senegal 2026. His consistent performances during the campaign have now been rewarded with a move to European football.

The transfer represents the next stage of the young defender’s development after his breakthrough season in Senegal. He will continue his career in Albania with FK Bylis, taking his first steps abroad after establishing himself as an important figure for Diambars FC.

Meanwhile, Ibrahima Seck has begun a new chapter in France after joining SFC Neuilly-sur-Marne, a move officially announced by the National 2 club.

The 36-year-old Senegalese midfielder arrives after his most recent spell with US Lusitanos Saint-Maur in National 1. Having been released from his previous contract, Seck brings extensive experience to the club from the Paris region.

His career includes spells with AJ Auxerre and US Creteil-Lusitanos, as well as experience abroad with KRC Genk, Anderlecht, Zulte Waregem, Waasland-Beveren and Barnsley.

Seck’s career has taken him through several clubs and competitions, giving him a substantial footballing background as he joins SFC Neuilly-sur-Marne. His previous experience at both domestic and international level adds an experienced presence to the National 2 side.

The two announcements give the latest Africafoot news feed a distinctly Senegalese focus, with Diallo taking his first steps in European football at FK Bylis and Seck continuing his career in France with SFC Neuilly-sur-Marne. One move concerns a young player rewarded for a standout season and a key contribution to Diambars FC’s return to Ligue 1 senegalaise, while the other sees an established midfielder take on a fresh challenge after leaving US Lusitanos Saint-Maur.