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Rachid Ghezzal says goodbye to Olympique Lyon

Rachid Ghezzal has officially confirmed his departure from Olympique Lyonnais as his contract expires on 30 June. The 34‑year‑old winger...

Elias Boateng May 22, 2026

Aïssa Mandi defending during a match for LOSC Lille

Africans Abroad

Five Algerian stars set for free agency in Ligue 1 shake-up

Five Algerian players currently competing in France’s top tiers are set to become free agents at the end of the...

Elikplim Bokor April 17, 2026

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CAS puts Rachid Ghezzal eligibility case back in the spotlight

Olympique Lyonnais thought the Rachid Ghezzal issue had been closed, but the case returned dramatically after FC Utrecht took the...

Elias Boateng December 6, 2025

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CAS forces UEFA to reopen Algerian winger Ghezzal eligibility dispute as Utrecht push for sanctions

The “Ghezzal affair” has returned to the spotlight after FC Utrecht escalated their complaint to the Court of Arbitration for...

Issa Said December 6, 2025

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UEFA faces major blunder involving Algerian star Rachid Ghezzal

European football’s governing body, UEFA, has found itself in hot water following a significant administrative mistake involving Algerian forward Rachid...

Elias Boateng October 23, 2025

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Algerian midfielder Rachid Ghezzal removed from Lyon’s Europa League squad

Algerian international Rachid Ghezzal has been unexpectedly withdrawn from Olympique Lyon’s UEFA Europa League squad despite featuring and assisting in...

Eric Kwafo October 23, 2025

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Cameroonian star Vincent Aboubakar seals shock move to Neftçi FK

Cameroonian striker Vincent Aboubakar has ended weeks of speculation over his future by agreeing to join Azerbaijani side Neftçi FK...

Issa Said October 1, 2025

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Olympique Lyon welcomes back Rachid Ghezzal with special homecoming

Olympique Lyon have taken their fans down memory lane with a special reunion, bringing back academy graduate Rachid Ghezzal. The...

Elias Boateng September 6, 2025

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Algerian winger Rachid Ghezzal seals emotional return to Lyon

Olympique Lyonnais have confirmed the return of Algerian international Rachid Ghezzal, bringing the winger back to his boyhood club eight...

Issa Said September 5, 2025

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Algeria star Rachid Ghezzal set for Olympique Lyon return

Olympique Lyon are set to bolster their attacking options with the return of Algeria international Rachid Ghezzal. The 33-year-old is...

Sylvester Ntim September 5, 2025

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Algerian international Rachid Ghezzal parts ways with Caykur Rizespor after one season

Caykur Rizespor have confirmed the departure of Algerian international Rachid Ghezzal, officially bringing an end to their collaboration after a...

Elikplim Bokor July 6, 2025

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Algerian midfielder Rachid Ghezzal departs Rizespor after one season

Rachid Ghezzal has officially left Çaykur Rizespor following the expiration of his contract, bringing his one-year spell at the Turkish...

Issa Said July 5, 2025

Below is a poorly written news report. Turn it into a highly professional BBC-written news article. Make it 100% unique in wording from the origianl, creative, and human-like style article. Do not change the quotes in the story. The opening paragraph must be direct to the story without any unneccesary opening words. Do not add your own information to the story. Write content that can easily pass the ai detection tools test. Make the new text at least 400 words with its own unique headline. The headline must not have a prefix in it: South Africa: Kaizer Chiefs coach sees Nedbank Cup final as turning point Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi believes winning the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates could mark a turning point for his team, Amakhosi. Despite recent league defeats against Pirates, Nabi is optimistic his team can bounce back and bring home the trophy. "I believe if we win this match on Saturday, everything will change for the club," he said, emphasizing the importance of the encounter. Chiefs' last domestic victory was in 2014, also against Pirates, in the MTN8 in Durban. However, Nabi is cautious and wants to avoid putting too much pressure on his players, aware that this could harm their performance. "I won't put too much pressure on the players, because if I do, they won't perform well. You have to find a balance," he added. The former AS FAR coach is confident his players will respond positively to the challenge and approach the match with high morale. "Trust me, we're going into this match with high morale. We have to fight, and I promise we'll go to Durban with great confidence." This confidence is crucial given the team's current struggles in the league, where they sit ninth with 30 points and just two games remaining. A Nedbank Cup victory would be a significant boost to Chiefs' morale and season. Their last major trophy was in 2015, when they won the league title under Stuart Baxter. The team reached the Nedbank Cup final in 2019, but lost to TS Galaxy at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Chiefs' run to the final was impressive, with a semi-final victory over Mamelodi Sundowns. Pirates, meanwhile, beat Marumo Gallants to advance. It promises to be an exciting contest between two Soweto giants, with Chiefs looking to end their trophy drought and Pirates aiming for a third consecutive title. The stage is set for a thrilling match at Moses Mabhida Stadium, where Nabi's words could inspire his players against their historic rivals. Will Chiefs bring home the trophy and usher in a new era of success, or will Pirates continue their dominance? The suspense remains, but the match promises to be memorable.