Mohamed El Shenawy extends Al Ahly contract as African football news round-up

Mohamed El Shenawy has signed a new contract with Al Ahly that will keep the Egypt goalkeeper and captain at the Cairo club until 2028.

The 37-year-old has played a key role in Al Ahly’s recent domestic and continental success and will remain in charge of the club’s goalkeeping department. He returned to the club in 2016 and is set to begin a 10th consecutive season with the Egyptian giants.

The new agreement provides Al Ahly with continuity in defence as El Shenawy continues his long-standing association with the club.

Diallo agrees to join Girondins de Bordeaux

Girondins de Bordeaux have taken another step in their rebuilding plans, with free agent Namakoro Diallo agreeing to join the club, according to journalist Clement Carpentier.

The Franco-Malian left-back became available after leaving Quevilly-Rouen Metropole. He has made 85 appearances in Ligue 3 and is expected to strengthen the left side of the Bordeaux defence.

Malian midfielder Nadjib Cisse is also preparing to extend his contract with the club.

However, the futures of Franco-Algerian striker Steve Shamal and Franco-Moroccan left-back Driss Trichard remain uncertain. Both players are considering whether to stay with the squad.

West Ham monitoring Tobias Moi

West Ham are regularly assessing Viking midfielder Tobias Moi, who has attracted attention after exceeding 800 minutes in Eliteserien this season.

The 20-year-old, who is of Senegalese origin, is also being followed by Birmingham City and Middlesbrough, reports On The Minute. West Ham’s interest has been helped by their established relationship with Viking.

No formal approach has yet been made, but the Norwegian club are in a strong position after Moi signed a contract extension in April that runs until 2029.

A separate item also discussed a possible move involving Tobias Saliou Sene Moi and Besiktas, with Mohamed Sarr giving his view on the opportunity.

Kuffour joins VfB 1905 Marbourg

VfB 1905 Marbourg have strengthened their defence with the signing of Lloyd-Addo Kuffour.

The German-Ghanaian left-back developed in the academies of Hannover 96 and Borussia Dortmund before gaining experience in the German Regionalliga and the Austrian second division.

Kuffour, 24, was released by his most recent club, BFC Dynamo, and now brings that experience to the German side’s defensive unit.