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Eighteen-year-old Congolese midfielder David Mpenzi Ntumwa has officially signed with French Ligue 1 side LOSC Lille, departing Congolese club AC UJANA to begin the next chapter of his burgeoning football career in Europe. Mpenzi Ntumwa, who honed his craft in Kinshasa with AC UJANA’s youth setup, is expected to join Lille’s reserve team in the […]
Nabil Bentaleb received a heartwarming tribute from Lille OSC supporters during his first home appearance since returning to action, as the Algerian international played a key role in his side’s 2-1 victory over AS Monaco in Ligue 1. Entering the pitch in the 70th minute at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Bentaleb replaced Chuba Akpom with Lille […]
Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier has praised Chuba Akpom for his adaptability, highlighting the impact the forward has made since joining the club. Akpom, who arrived from Ajax during the January transfer window, has wasted no time settling in, scoring twice in as many Ligue 1 appearances. His ability to play in multiple positions has impressed […]
Nabil Bentaleb marked his return to competitive football in remarkable fashion, scoring just four minutes after coming on as Lille secured a crucial victory against Rennes. The Algerian midfielder, who suffered a cardiac arrest in June 2024, was met with emotional celebrations from his teammates following his first goal since the life-threatening incident. Lille captain […]
French-Guinean defender Bafodé Diakité delivered the defining moment in Lille’s 1-1 draw against Marseille, rising highest to head home an 87th-minute equalizer that rescued a crucial point for the visitors. Lille had dominated large spells of the match, particularly in the first half, where Jonathan David squandered multiple chances to punish Marseille’s high defensive line. […]
