Alex Song’s fall from the top will surely go down in history. Just six years ago he was playing for FC Barcelona. A few years before that he was a key member of Arsenal’s midfield….
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Ahmed Musa leaves Al Nassr
Nigerian striker Ahmed Musa is now a free agent after two years at Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr. In 57 appearances with the Riyadh side Musa scored 11 goals and made 14 assists. His transfer…
Al Ahly legend Ashour finds new club
One of the most decorated players in the history of African football has left his boyhood club Al Ahly, after spending almost two decades at the Red Devils. The Cairo born midfielder was a true…
Baxter lures Bafana midfielder to India
Former Bidvest Wits midfielder Cole Alexander has joined Indian Super League (ISL) Odisha FC on a two-year deal following the sale of Bidvest Wits. Alexander played a starring role in the ‘clever boys’ midfield during…
Top 10 Most Expensive African Transfers in Summer 2020
Here are the 10 most expensive African transfers of the Summer 2020 window 10. Chidera Ejuke (SC Heerenveen -> CSKA Moscow) €11.5m 22-year-old Nigerian winger surprised many when he decided to move to Russia on…
Bayern sign Choupo Moting
Cameroonian star Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting will go down as having one of the most interesting footballing careers ever. After being relegated with Stoke City Moting moved to Paris Saint Germain, a move which raised a lot…
Rangers to swoop Bafana star on loan
Scottish giants Rangers are set to complete the loan signing of Bafana midfielder Bongani Zungu on deadline day. According to French source L’EQUIPE, the former Victoria de Guimaraes central midfielder is likely to leave Amiens…
Erasmus joins Masandawana
Bafana striker Kermit Romeo Erasmus set to join Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the 2020/21 DStv Premiership campaign. The former Orlando Pirates hitman was among Pitso Mosimane’s transfer targets as he was looking to bolster his…
Exclusive: Sundowns General Manager sets $50m price tag for Sirino
Following the shock announcement of Pitso Mosimane’s departure from Mamelodi Sundowns, rumours spurred that Uruguayan playmaker Gaston Sirino would follow Pitso from Cape Town to Cairo. Sirino was previously linked to Al Ahly but reports…
TP Mazembe sign Cameroon youngster
Reigning Linafoot champions TP Mazembe have completed the signing of Cameroonian midfielder Martial Zemba Ikoung, 21, from Apejes FC de Mfou. The club agreed a five-year-deal with the well-travelled midfielder. Despite only being 21, Ikoung…
Mostafa Mohamed: I want to join Fenerbahçe
In an interview with France Football, Zamalek striker Mostafa Mohamed confirmed recent reports that Turkish giants Fenerbahçe are interested in his services, and stated his desire to join the club. The 22-year old Egypt international…
Serie A side sign Angola prodigy
Italian side Cagliari have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Angolan right-winger Zito André Sebastião Luvumbo from Primeiro de Agosto for a fee of around US$1.5 million. The 2002 born winger had been linked to numerous…
Bundesliga side Koln sign Nigerian starlet Tolu Arokodare
1. FC Köln have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare from Latvian side Valmiera. Arokodare, 19, will move to Koln on loan for one season. After the season, Koln have the option…
Al Ahly set sights on Belaïli?
Egyptian Premier League side Al Ahly are reportedly looking to snatch Al-Ahli Saudi and Algeria star Youcef Belaïli. Algerian newspaper ‘Competition’ claims that Belaïli has refused to return to KSA after the league stopped due…
Mamelodi Sundowns sign PSL top scorer Shalulile
Just one day after winning the Absa Premiership for the second time in a row and a record 10th time, Mamelodi Sundowns are already making moves in the transfer market to improve their squad for…
Confirmed: Diangana joins West Brom
Grady Diangana joins West Bromwich Albion after a stellar loan season with the midlands outfit. Baggies boss Slaven Bilic has been impressed with the electrifying winger after he was loaned out to the newly-promoted Premier…
Chiefs forward Zuma linked with European switch
Kaizer Chiefs forward Dumisani Zuma has been linked with a move to Belgian Jupiler League outfit Sint-Truiden. The 24-year old signed a four-year contract extension with the Glamour boys last year but could be heading…
Anderlecht bid for for Nigeria wonderkid rejected
Latvian Super league side Valmeira have rejected a €1.5m bid from Belgian Jupiler Pro League giants Anderlecht for their Nigerian sensation Tolu Arokodare, according to delfi.lv The Belgian giants are long time admirers of the…
Sampdoria eyeing to bring Elneny to Serie A
Arsenal have been working overtime to fix their midfield problems ahead of the new season. After it seemed that Real Madrid and Spain midfielder Dani Ceballos would return to his parent club, recent reports indicate…
Ejaria: Nigeria midfielder leaves Liverpool on permanent transfer
Nigerian-English midfielder Ovie Ejaria has left Liverpool on a transfer. The 22-year-old had been at Liverpool since joining from the Arsenal academy in 2014. Ejaria, a central attacking midfielder, spent the past three seasons on…
Liverpool youngster Awoniyi looks set to join Celtic
After Glasgow Celtic were embarrassingly knocked out the UEFA Champions League in the second round of qualifies against Hungarian champions, Ferencvárosi TC, the Scottish champions have decided to strengthen their frontline. Liverpool and Nigerian forward,…
Yanga sign former Kotoko striker
Yanga SC have completed the signing of 28-year-old striker Sogne Yacoube. Yacoube most recently played for Asante Kotoko SC. In May 2018 he was voted player of the month at the club. He joins Yanga…
Senegal youngster signs for Barcelona
Is this the beginning of FC Barcelona’s gradual rebuild? With highly-rated defender Mousa Ndiaye joining the Catalan giants from the Aspire Academy Dreams, it could be a building block to a larger project that is…
Eze to Crystal Palace: Confirmed
English-Nigerian Queens Park Rangers forward Eberechi Eze has completed his move to English Premier League outfit Crystal Palace after a deal was agreed between the two London clubs. After the Eagles inquired about his price…
Nigeria striker Ideye on the move again
Nigerian striker Aide Brown Ideye has joined Turkish Super Lig side Göztepe on a two-year deal. Ideye joins the Turkish outfit after spending just a year with Greek side Aris Thessaloniki F.C. The 31-year old…
AFHQ Transfer Wrap – August
Over much of August, Africans from around the continent and across Europe, have made interesting moves to different clubs, some for the promise of game time while big money was a sizable factor for others….
Gradel trades France for Turkey
Côte d’Ivoire international Max Gradel became the latest African to sign for a Turkish club this week. Sivasspor was the club of choice after relegated Ligue 1 outfit, Toulouse, released the 32-year-old at the end…
Is Ze Luis’ move to Turkey imminent?
Ze Luis has caught the attention of a few potential suitors in Europe and in Asia recently, however, it seems as though Besiktas have become the front runners to acquire the Cape Verde international’s services….
Mensah completes Besiktas move
Ghanaian attacking midfielder Bernard Mensah has confirmed his loan move from Kayserispor to Turkish giants, Besiktas. According to ghanaweb.com the former Atletico Madrid attacker landed in Istanbul with his two children and wife to complete his…
Chelsea interested in 15-year-old Nigerian sensation
Chelsea have reportedly entered the race for promising defender Paul Ibahadon, according to All Nigeria Soccer. Ibahadon, a centre-back, was born in Italy and was part of the Atalanta academy before his family moved to…
Manchester United youngster Ibrahim joins Derby County
Nigeria-eligble midfielder Olamide Ibrahim has joined Derby County after leaving Manchester United. Ibrahim had been with the English giants since his youth days, most recently playing for their U16 side. He left the club in…
Official: Southampton sign Mohammed Salisu
Southampton have completed the signing of 21-year-old centre-back Mohammed Salisu. Salisu most recently played for Real Valladolid, where he made 32 appearances last season. He joins Southampton on a five-year contract. Mohammed Salisu: A Defensive…