African transfer tracker: Fofana seals Annecy move as Sow and Akinmboni find new clubs

Africafoot’s live African football news update on 2 September 2026 features three confirmed moves involving young players: Ivory Coast midfielder Souleymane Fofana has joined FC Annecy, Senegalese winger Bakary Sow has signed for CD Estepona FS, and American defender of Nigerian origin Matai Akinmboni has moved to Dundee FC on loan.

The transfers cover players at different stages of their development, with Fofana making a permanent switch to France, Sow beginning a new chapter in Spain and Akinmboni heading to Scotland in search of regular first-team football.

Fofana completes FC Annecy move

Souleymane Fofana has taken the next step in his career by leaving ASEC Mimosas for FC Annecy.

The 20-year-old Ivorian attacking midfielder’s transfer was confirmed on FC Annecy’s social media channels. He has signed a four-year contract with the Savoyard club, who compete in Ligue 2 BKT.

Fofana’s agreement runs until June 2030, securing his future with FC Annecy for the next four seasons. His move represents a change of club and country for the young midfielder as he continues his development in French football.

Sow joins CD Estepona FS

CD Estepona FS have announced the arrival of Senegalese right winger Bakary Sow, who is also known by the nickname “Baka”.

The Spanish club confirmed the transfer in a statement published on its Instagram account. The 20-year-old attacker joins from Sevilla Atletico and has committed to CD Estepona FS for one season.

Sow’s contract keeps him at the club until 30 June 2027. The forward is valued at 50,000 euros.

His move brings an end to his time with Sevilla Atletico and gives him the opportunity to continue his career with CD Estepona FS. The club’s announcement made the transfer official on social media.

Akinmboni heads to Dundee FC on loan

Matai Akinmboni will continue his development in Scotland after leaving Bournemouth temporarily to join Dundee FC.

The 19-year-old centre-back, who is American and of Nigerian origin, will spend the loan period with the Scottish Premiership side. Dundee FC confirmed the move on the club’s official website.

Akinmboni, who represents the United States at Under-20 level, has joined Dundee FC on loan until 30 June 2027. The arrangement is intended to provide him with more experience and increased playing time in the Scottish Premiership.

The defender is valued at 1 million euros. His temporary move from Bournemouth gives him the chance to gain senior experience while remaining under contract with his parent club.

These three confirmed deals form part of Africafoot’s live football news coverage, which also follows transfer rumours, official announcements, records and other developments involving African players.