Africans Abroad

Chelsea eye move to sign French-Ivory striker Mohamed Kader Meite tagged as new Drogba

English Premier League side Chelsea are reportedly considering a move to sign teenager, Mohamed Kader Meite. The 17-year-old Rennes forward...

Eric Kwafo September 25, 2025

Africans Abroad

Bournemouth takes firm stance on Antoine Semenyo ahead of January window

Premier League outfit AFC Bournemouth will not cash in on Ghana international Antoine Semenyo in the upcoming January transfer window....

Sylvester Ntim September 25, 2025

Africans Born Abroad

Franco-Ivorian defender Ismaël Doukouré on Chelsea’s radar as Strasbourg future remains unclear

Ismaël Doukouré’s future at Strasbourg continues to generate significant speculation despite the Franco-Ivorian defender recently extending his contract with the...

Issa Said September 25, 2025

Africans Born Abroad

Franco-Togolese midfielder Alexis Vossah signs first professional contract with Toulouse

Toulouse FC has confirmed that 17-year-old midfielder Alexis Vossah has signed his first professional contract, marking a major milestone in...

Issa Said September 25, 2025

Africans Abroad

English-Nigerian prospect Rio Ngumoha signs new deal at Liverpool

England-born Nigerian forward Rio Ngumoha has committed his future to Premier League giants Liverpool by signing a new deal at...

Sylvester Ntim September 25, 2025

Africans Abroad

Abidjan-born Marc Guehi back in conversation for January move to Liverpool after Leoni setback

Liverpool’s January transfer window plans could be reshaped after Giovanni Leoni’s injury blow, with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi back...

Abdul Karim September 25, 2025

Africans Abroad

Paris FC plans winter offensive to sign Ivorian midfielder Patrick Zabi

Paris FC is preparing to reignite its pursuit of Ivorian midfielder Patrick Zabi during the upcoming winter transfer window as...

Issa Said September 25, 2025

Africans Born Abroad

French-Cameroonian star William Saliba commits future to Arsenal after agreeing new long-term deal

Arsenal centre-back William Saliba has reached an agreement over a new long-term contract with the north London club, extending his...

Abdul Karim September 25, 2025

Africans Abroad

Ivorian defender Koffi Kouao set for contract extension at FC Metz

FC Metz is moving to secure the future of Ivorian full-back Koffi Kouao, who is currently in the final year...

Issa Said September 25, 2025

Football Officials

FIFA imposes recruitment ban on Tunisia’s Monastirian Sports Union

The Monastirian Sports Union (US Monastirienne) has been prohibited from signing new players for the next three transfer windows following...

Issa Said September 25, 2025

Latest News

Guinea-Bissau striker Franculino Djú emerges as PSG transfer target

Guinea-Bissau international Franculino Djú is attracting attention from some of Europe’s top clubs following a string of impressive performances for...

Issa Said September 25, 2025

Africans Abroad

Former Algeria international Bilal Brahimi signs for Santos FC

Former Algeria international Bilal Brahimi has joined Santos FC, with the Brazilian club confirming the winger’s arrival on Wednesday. The...

Elikplim Bokor September 25, 2025

Foreign Leagues

Malian goalkeeper Mayamé Sissoko set to complete Dubai United move

Malian goalkeeper Mayamé Sissoko is on the verge of joining Dubai United, with the deal expected to be made official...

Elikplim Bokor September 25, 2025

Africans Abroad

Ivorian defender Clément Akpa signs new deal with AJ Auxerre

Clément Akpa has committed his long-term future to AJ Auxerre after the French club confirmed the Ivorian defender has signed...

Elikplim Bokor September 24, 2025

Africans Abroad

Cameroonian international André-Frank Zambo Anguissa set for contract extension

Napoli midfielder André-Frank Zambo Anguissa is on the verge of signing a new deal with the Serie A side that...

Elikplim Bokor September 24, 2025

Africans Abroad

Ghana Black Queens forward Princess Marfo returns to FC Nordsjaelland

Black Queens forward Princess Marfo has rejoined Danish side FC Nordsjaelland after a season-and-a-half stint with American club Bay FC....

Abdul Karim September 24, 2025

Spanish court hands down prison sentences in Vinicius Junior racism case

Africans Abroad

Vinicius Junior linked with ‘shocking’ Bayern Munich move

Brazilian superstar with Cameroonian roots, Vinicius Junior, is reportedly considering his future with Real Madrid. According to information from TBR...

Eric Kwafo September 24, 2025

Dayot Upamecano seeks improved terms in Bayern Munich contract talks

Africans Abroad

Liverpool considering move to sign Dayot Upamecano

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing French defender of Guinea-Bissau descent, Dayot Upamecano. The 26-year-old’s current deal with Bayern Munich...

Eric Kwafo September 24, 2025

Clubs

Mamelodi Sundowns set to seal move for Portuguese midfielder Miguel Reisinho

South African giants Mamelodi Sundown are on the brink of securing the services of Portuguese midfielder Miguel Reisinho. The former...

Sylvester Ntim September 24, 2025

Franco-Ivorian midfielder Ilane Touré has signed his first professional contract with AS Monaco, the Ligue 1 club confirmed in an official announcement on its website. Touré, who joined Monaco in the summer of 2023, has enjoyed a swift and impressive progression within the club’s youth structure. In just over a year, he has risen through the academy system, representing the U17, U19 and U21 sides in successive campaigns — a trajectory that underlines both his talent and his potential. The decision to offer him professional terms reflects Monaco’s confidence in the young midfielder’s ability to make an impact at senior level. Known for their commitment to nurturing emerging talent, the principality club has once again demonstrated its faith in youth development by securing one of their most promising prospects on a long-term deal. Since arriving at the club, Touré has consistently caught the eye with his technical skill, vision, and maturity on the pitch — qualities that have allowed him to stand out among his peers. His versatility in midfield, combined with a strong work ethic, has earned him regular appearances across Monaco’s youth categories, where he has been an influential figure. While the club has not disclosed the length of the contract, the announcement marks an important milestone in the 18-year-old’s career as he prepares to transition from youth football to the professional stage. The step up is expected to offer him opportunities to train with the senior squad and potentially compete for first-team minutes in domestic and European competitions. Monaco’s academy, regarded as one of the finest talent incubators in European football, has a long history of producing world-class players, and Touré’s rise adds to that tradition. The club’s youth development programme has consistently provided a pathway for promising youngsters to progress into the senior setup — and Touré’s promotion is seen as the next chapter in that success story. Supporters of the club have welcomed the news, with many expressing optimism about his potential to become a key figure for Monaco in the coming years. His signing also underscores the club’s long-term strategy of building a competitive squad around homegrown talent and carefully scouted prospects. Touré’s journey from academy prospect to professional footballer serves as a testament to his dedication and the effectiveness of Monaco’s player development approach. As he now takes this crucial step in his career, the focus will be on continuing his development, adapting to the demands of the senior game, and seizing any opportunity that comes his way in the first team. With this new chapter beginning, AS Monaco will be hoping that Ilane Touré can follow in the footsteps of the many academy graduates who have gone on to shine at the highest level — both in Ligue 1 and on the international stage.

Africans Born Abroad

Franco-Ivorian midfielder Ilane Touré signs first professional contract with AS Monaco

Franco-Ivorian midfielder Ilane Touré has signed his first professional contract with AS Monaco, the Ligue 1 club confirmed in an...

Issa Said September 24, 2025