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Romao and Womé Honoured at Togo Football Awards Alaixys Romao and Dove Womé were the standout winners at the 10th edition of the Togo Football Awards, held this weekend in Lomé. Romao, who plays for Olympique de Marseille, was named Best Togolese Player Based in Europe, reclaiming an honour he first won in 2012. The […]
Jacques Alaixys Romao: Europe’s Best Ball-Winner According to Study While Togo faced disappointment with early elimination from the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, midfielder Jacques Alaixys Romao continues to shine brightly at club level. A recent study by the Football Observatory, a Swiss-based research center, has revealed that Romao is the best ball-winner in Europe […]
Ligue 1: Romao Starts for Marseille Against Lorient After coming on as a substitute last weekend against Nantes, Jacques-Alaixys Romao returns to Olympique de Marseille’s starting XI for the clash against Lorient on Tuesday, part of Matchday 16 in Ligue 1. Coach Marcelo Bielsa has opted to reintroduce the Togolese midfielder in the defensive midfield, […]
ALAIXYS ROMAO ON TOGO’S AFCON ELIMINATION: “A DISAPPOINTMENT, BUT A CHANCE TO FOCUS ON CLUB” After reaching the quarter-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Togo will not feature in the 2015 edition set to take place in Equatorial Guinea. The Hawks were knocked out after a decisive defeat to Ghana in Tamale on […]
LIGUE 1: ROMAO PRAISES BIELSA’S IMPACT ON MARSEILLE’S SUCCESS Back in action for Matchday 15, Jacques Alaixys Romao reflected on his return and the growing influence of Marcelo Bielsa at Olympique de Marseille. The Togolese international midfielder, who recently missed the matches against Paris Saint-Germain and Bordeaux, used his press conference to express admiration for […]
Romao Suspended for Le Classique Clash Against PSG Togolese international Jacques Alaixys Romao will miss the highly anticipated Le Classique between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday. The midfielder received two yellow cards during OM’s recent 2-1 victory over RC Lens on Matchday 12 of Ligue 1, resulting in a red card and […]
Romao Hopes Bielsa Stays at Marseille Beyond This Season Alaixys Romao has expressed his desire to see Marcelo Bielsa remain at Marseille beyond the current season. Although the Argentine coach is under contract until 2016, a clause allows him to terminate the agreement at the end of the season—a prospect that concerns the Togolese midfielder. […]
Romao Set to Boost Togo for CAN Qualifier After Injury Scare Togo’s national team has received a timely boost ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifier, as midfielder Alaixys Romao looks set to feature despite a recent injury scare. The Olympique de Marseille player suffered an adductor injury during a Ligue 1 […]
Injury Concern for Togo as Romao Limps Off During Marseille Victory Togo’s national team has been dealt a potential blow ahead of a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with midfielder Jacques Alaixys Romao sustaining an injury during Marseille’s emphatic 5-0 win over Reims on Tuesday evening. The experienced midfielder was substituted at halftime during […]
Injury Concern for Jacques Alaixys Romao During Marseille vs. Reims Jacques Alaixys Romao suffered an injury on Tuesday during Marseille’s Ligue 1 match against Reims at Stade Auguste Delaune. The Togolese international was substituted at halftime for Mario Lemina, but details about the injury’s severity and expected recovery time have not yet been disclosed. This […]
