Ivorian footballer Kouassi Gervais, popularly known as Gervinho, sees himself as the new Robert Pires at Arsenal. Drawing inspiration from Pires’s journey with the Gunners, Gervinho, who faced challenges in his initial season with Arsenal, aims to have a successful second season. Pires, a Frenchman, joined Arsenal in 2000 and overcame early difficulties to become […]
Ishak Belfodil, the Parma striker who has previously represented various French youth selections, has decided to play for Algeria. Despite having played for France at the U17, U18, U19, and U20 levels, the 20-year-old forward has accepted the call-up from Algeria. This decision aligns with the strategy of Algeria’s coach, Vahid Halilhodzic, to tap into […]
Gilles Yapi Yapo, the playmaker for FC Basel, is reportedly being sought by Valenciennes and Evian Thonon-Gaillard. Yapi Yapo, an Ivorian international, previously played in the French Ligue 1 for FC Nantes for two years. Currently in excellent form, Yapi Yapo’s potential return to France is under consideration. Valenciennes, in particular, is keen on acquiring […]
Less than two weeks before the first phase of the CAN 2013 qualifiers against Ghana, Kinnah Phiri, the coach of the Malawi national team, made a trip to Zambia to seek insights on beating the Black Stars. In a surprising move, Phiri also visited Lusaka to discuss with Hervé Renard, the French coach, who led […]
The Olympique de Marseille transfer window is facing challenges, with the departure of Alou Diarra to West Ham being the only significant move so far. Marseille is actively seeking to part ways with other players to boost their financial position, with Stéphane Mbia, César Azpilicueta, and Jordan Ayew still in the rumor mill. Despite the […]
Nigeria’s coach, Stephen Keshi, has excluded Peter Odemwingie and John Mikel Obi from the squad for the first leg of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers. Other experienced players, including Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Taye Taiwo, and Kalu Uche, were also left out. Keshi has opted for a mix of local and foreign-based players, recalling […]
Malian right-back Diacko Fofana from Nice has suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee during a training session, as announced by Claude Puel, the general coach of OGC Nice. The 18-year-old player, who had recently shown promise, will undergo surgery in the coming days, and the recovery is expected to take several months. […]
Ivorian striker Ibrahim Sissoko showcased an impressive performance in the Champions League play-offs despite his club, Panathinaikos, facing a defeat against Malaga (2-0). The 20-year-old player caught attention with his dynamic presence on the pitch, demonstrating agility and skill. Despite his individual efforts, Panathinaikos couldn’t secure a win, with the 2-0 result complicating their chances. […]
Togolese international defender Nibombé Daré is enjoying positive recognition in the Belgian press following his team Royal Boussu Dour Borinage’s victory against Heist (1-0) in the opening match of the Belgian second division championship. Daré, who has previously experienced success in the Belgian first division with RAEC-Mons, was named the “second-best defender in D2” by […]
With the impending confirmations of César Azpilicueta and Stéphane Mbia’s departures, Marseille might finally be able to initiate a somewhat calm transfer window, although time is running out. As the club has been actively seeking sales throughout the summer, only the departure of Alou Diarra has provided Marseille with some financial relief. This situation has […]
