African football news: Fawzi Chaouchi returns to JS Bordj Menaiel

Fawzi Chaouchi has officially returned to JS Bordj Menaiel, the club where the former Algeria international goalkeeper began his football career.

The 41-year-old made his comeback after spells with JS Kabylie, MC Alger and USM El Harrach. He previously played for JS Bordj Menaiel between 2022 and 2024 and will now bring his experience back to the club. His transfer was confirmed on the JSBM Facebook account.

10:10 – Adama Cherif Haidara nears move to the United Arab Emirates

Burkina Faso goalkeeper Adama Cherif Haidara could leave the country to continue his career in the United Arab Emirates.

The young Sporting Football Club goalkeeper is expected to join Masfout Club, according to exclusive information from 226foot. Negotiations are under way to complete the move, with his arrival potentially taking place in the coming days.

Haidara enjoyed an impressive 2025/26 season and was named the best goalkeeper in Fasofoot. A move abroad would represent the next stage of his career.

09:55 – Richard Kule Mbombo joins CSM Unirea Alba Iulia

Congolese striker Richard Kule Mbombo has signed for Romanian third-tier club CSM Unirea Alba Iulia.

The 30-year-old was a free agent after leaving Israeli side Hapoel Afula. The former AS Vita Club player has now joined the 13th club of his career after spending three seasons in Israel.

Mbombo will be expected to use that experience to contribute to his new team.

09:40 – Youssef Hamdaoui extends Royal Antwerp contract

Royal Antwerp have announced that Moroccan central midfielder Youssef Hamdaoui has extended his contract with the club.

The 18-year-old has signed a new agreement keeping him at Royal Antwerp until 30 June 2029. His market value is estimated at 1.5 million euros.

Hamdaoui is regarded as a promising young player and, according to exclusive information from Africafoot, attracted the attention of scouts from Bayern and Atletico de Madrid several months ago.

09:23 – Al Najma SC confirm Souleymane Cisse signing

Senegalese forward Souleymane Cisse has left KACM Marrakech to join Al Najma SC.

The 19-year-old’s transfer was confirmed on his new club’s social media channels. The details of the deal were previously revealed exclusively by Africafoot.

Cisse’s market value is estimated at 300,000 euros by Transfermarkt.