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The Democratic Republic of Congo have named a strong starting XI for their international friendly against Madagascar, with Chancel Mbemba and Yoane Wissa among the key names in Sébastien Desabre’s line-up. Following a narrow 1-0 victory over Mali on Thursday, the Leopards return to action on Sunday looking to build momentum during the June international […]
DR Congo striker Simon Banza has issued a confident challenge to Senegal ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Speaking on the ‘Talents d’Afrique’ show on April 28, Banza declared, “We’re eagerly awaiting the Senegalese. We have things in store for them.” His comments underscore the Leopards’ determination to upset the favourites […]
Simon Banza struck a decisive blow for Trabzonspor, scoring the only goal of the match to deliver a 1-0 victory over Adana Demirspor in the Turkish Super Lig this weekend. The Congolese international found the net in the final moments of the first half, showcasing his trademark composure and clinical finishing. Capitalising on a well-placed […]
Simon Banza bolstered his chances of finishing as the Turkish Süper Lig’s top scorer after finding the net and providing an assist in Trabzonspor’s 2-0 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Banza Ends Goal Drought in Style After two consecutive league matches without a goal, the Congolese forward rediscovered his scoring touch […]
Simon Banza has cemented his place among the top African goal scorers in Europe this season, joining Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush on the podium. The Congolese striker, who plays for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, surged into third place in the rankings after a standout performance last weekend. Banza, currently on loan at […]
Trabzonspor is determined to secure the long-term future of Congolese forward Simon Banza, with the Turkish side actively negotiating a permanent transfer with Portuguese club SC Braga following his impressive loan spell. Banza, who has been a key figure for Trabzonspor this season, remains highly valued by the club, prompting efforts to turn his loan […]
Simon Banza continues to shine in the Turkish Süper Lig, delivering another standout performance for Trabzonspor on Sunday. The Congolese striker found the net twice in a crucial 2-0 victory over Gaziantep, moving ahead of Youssef En-Nesyri and Victor Osimhen in the league’s top scorers’ standings. A decisive performance Trabzonspor’s match against Gaziantep was evenly […]
Olympique de Marseille have reignited their pursuit of Congolese forward Simon Banza, with plans to target the Trabzonspor striker in the upcoming summer transfer window. Marseille had previously shown strong interest in Banza during the 2024 summer window but backed away due to Sporting Braga’s steep €25 million asking price. The Ligue 1 side deemed […]
Trabzonspor have opened negotiations with Portuguese club SC Braga over a permanent transfer for Congolese forward Simon Banza. The Turkish side, impressed by his performances, are keen to secure his services beyond his current loan spell. Banza joined Trabzonspor on loan from Braga in September 2024 and has quickly established himself as a key player […]
