Ivorian midfielder Paul Akouokou set for Real Zaragoza switch as Olympique Lyonnais exit nears completion Africans Abroad archives Côte d’Ivoire Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Transfers & Rumours

Ivorian midfielder Paul Akouokou set for Real Zaragoza switch as Olympique Lyonnais exit nears completion

Paul Edgar Akouokou is on the verge of leaving Olympique Lyonnais, with Spanish side Real Zaragoza closing in on a deal to sign the Ivorian midfielder on loan. According to Foot Mercato, negotiations between the French club and the Spanish second-division outfit are advancing steadily. While Akouokou is yet to be fully convinced about a […]

Rayan Cherki shares emotional tribute to Olympique Lyonnais after club’s Ligue 1 lifeline Africans Born Abroad Algeria archives Football Foreign Leagues Latest News

Rayan Cherki shares emotional tribute to Olympique Lyonnais after club’s Ligue 1 lifeline

Rayan Cherki has shown his enduring connection to Olympique Lyonnais following the club’s confirmation it will remain in Ligue 1 next season. Shortly after France’s financial watchdog, the DNCG, gave the green light for OL to stay in the top flight, Cherki took to social media to celebrate the news. The 20-year-old forward posted a […]

Ivorian international Paul Akouokou Emerges as Target for Getafe in Potential La Liga Return Africans Abroad archives Côte d’Ivoire Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Transfers & Rumours

Ivorian international Paul Akouokou Emerges as Target for Getafe in Potential La Liga Return

Getafe are weighing up a move for Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Paul Akouokou, as the Madrid-based club seeks reinforcements ahead of the upcoming La Liga season. With Allan Nyom’s contract set to expire in June 2025, Getafe’s hierarchy are exploring options to bolster their midfield and defensive depth. Paul Akouokou has been identified as a primary […]

Manchester City and Olympique Lyonnais in talks over Burkinabe right-backIssa Kaboré loan deal Africans Abroad archives Burkina Faso Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Transfers & Rumours

Manchester City and Olympique Lyonnais in talks over Burkinabe right-backIssa Kaboré loan deal

Manchester City have opened negotiations with Olympique Lyonnais regarding a potential loan move for Issa Kaboré, following the player’s underwhelming season with Werder Bremen. The 23-year-old Burkinabe right-back made only 16 appearances during his loan spell in the Bundesliga and is now back with City, where he faces an uncertain future. With limited first-team opportunities […]

Algerian-descended forward Rayan Cherki bids emotional farewell to Olympique Lyon and addresses internal rift Africans Born Abroad Algeria archives Football Foreign Leagues Latest News

Algerian-descended forward Rayan Cherki bids emotional farewell to Olympique Lyon and addresses internal rift

Rayan Cherki’s long-standing journey with Olympique Lyonnais came to an emotional end on Saturday, as the 20-year-old playmaker broke down in tears following the club’s Ligue 1 fixture against Angers. After 14 years in Lyon’s ranks, Cherki confirmed his departure with heartfelt words—and a pointed message to his critics within the club. “In my tears, […]

Ghana: Injury woes and missed opportunities stall Ernest Nuamah’s progress at Lyon Africans Abroad archives Football Foreign Leagues Ghana Latest News

Ghana: Injury woes and missed opportunities stall Ernest Nuamah’s progress at Lyon

Ernest Nuamah’s highly anticipated move to Olympique Lyonnais has yet to yield the expected breakthrough, with the Ghanaian winger’s second season at the club marred by injury, inconsistency, and stalled development. Following a promising debut campaign while on loan from Nordsjælland, hopes were high when Nuamah joined Lyon on a permanent basis. However, a mix […]

Olympique Lyonnais pays tribute to injured teammate Ernest Nuamah during Europa League clash Africans Abroad archives Football Foreign Leagues Ghana Latest News

Olympique Lyonnais pays tribute to injured teammate Ernest Nuamah during Europa League clash

Ernest Nuamah’s teammates at Olympique Lyonnais took a heartfelt moment to honor the young Ghanaian striker during their Europa League match against Manchester United, following the news that he will be sidelined for the rest of the season due to injury. Nuamah, 21, is currently recovering from a torn cruciate ligament, an injury that will […]

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Rayan Cherki’s winning goal secures victory for Olympique Lyonnais against Lille

Rayan Cherki delivered a crucial goal in the 70th minute to secure a 2-1 victory for Olympique Lyonnais over Lille in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The match started on a difficult note for OL, with Franco-Guinean defender Bafodé Diakité giving Lille the lead early on. However, Lyon quickly responded, with captain Alexandre Lacazette converting a […]

Olympique Lyonnais Target Congolese international Noah Sadiki from Union Saint-Gilloise  Africans Abroad archives Congo DR Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Transfers & Rumours

Olympique Lyonnais Target Congolese international Noah Sadiki from Union Saint-Gilloise 

Olympique Lyonnais have identified Union Saint-Gilloise midfielder Noah Sadiki as a potential summer signing, according to reports. The 19-year-old Congolese international, who plays in the Belgian Pro League, is reportedly attracting strong interest from the Ligue 1 side as they look to bolster their midfield options ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Despite modest statistics this […]

Lyon target 25-year-old Nigerian centre-back Igoh Ogbu as defensive reinforcement from Slavia Prague Africans Abroad archives Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Nigeria Transfers & Rumours

Lyon target 25-year-old Nigerian centre-back Igoh Ogbu as defensive reinforcement from Slavia Prague

Olympique Lyonnais is intensifying its pursuit of Slavia Prague defender Igoh Ogbu as the summer transfer window approaches. The French club has reportedly reached an agreement with the 25-year-old Nigerian centre-back as they look to bolster their defensive options ahead of the new season. Key defensive addition for Lyon Ogbu, who previously played for Norwegian […]

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