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Done Deals: African players who changed clubs in the transfer window

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2 years ago

September 4, 2022

The just ended European football transfer window saw quite a number of African players changing clubs, some within the same league while others moved to other league within the European continent to seek greener pastures.

The biggest of such transfers were made by Senegal star, Sadio Mane who moved from Liverpool to Bayern Munich for £35 million.

Taiwo Awoniyi and Reds teammates celebrate first EPL goal (Photo Credit: Nottingham Forest FC)

Nigerian forward, Taiwo Awoniyi made the move from Union Berlin of Germany to newly promoted Nottingham Forest in the EPL for a club record fee of £19 million, while Senegal captain, Kalidou Koulibaly moved from Napoli to Chelsea for a fee in the region of £33 million.

On deadline day, former Gabon captain, Pierre Emerick-Aubemayang left Barcelona to return to England with Chelsea for £12 million pounds.

Africannewswatch brings you all the top transfers involving African players in the concluded window.

Sadio Mane – Bayern Munich

Senegal forward, Sadio Mane, from
Liverpool to Bayern Munich; Transfer fee: £35 million.

Sadio Mané has taken to life in Bayern Munich (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang – Chelsea

Gabon striker, Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang, from Barcelona to Chelsea; Transfer fee: £12 million

Kalidou Koulibaly- Chelsea

Senegal defender, Kalidou Koulibaly, from Napoli to Chelsea; Transfer fee: £33 million.

Kalidou Koulibaly made a scoring debut for Chelsea (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Yves Bissouma – Tottenham Hotspur

Mali midfielder, Yves Bissouma, from
Brighton & Hove Albion to Tottenham Hotspur; Transfer fee: £25 million

Nayef Aguerd – West Ham United

Morocco centre back, Nayef Aguerd, from Stade Rennais to West Ham United; Transfer fee: £30 million

Taiwo Awoniyi – Nottingham Forest

Nigerian striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, from
Union Berlin to Nottingham Forest; Transfer fee; £19 million

Franck Kessie – Barcelona

Ivory Coast midfielder, Franck Kessie, from AC Milan to Barcelona; Free transfer

Ivory Coast star Frank Kessie (Photo Credit:AC Milan FC)

Sadiq Umar – Real Sociedad

The Nigerian striker, Sadiq Umar, moved from Almeria to Real Sociedad in La Liga. Transfer fee: Undisclosed

Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Wesley Fofana – Chelsea

Ivory Coast eligible Wesley Fofana, moved from Leicester City to Chelsea.
Transfer fee: £75 million

Wesley Fofana sealed a deadline transfer to Chelsea (Photo Credit: Chelsea FC)

Sebastien Haller – Borussia Dortmund

Ivory Coast striker, Sebastien Haller, from Ajax to Borussia Dortmund: Transfer fer: €31 million

Sebastien Haller moved from Ajax to Borussia Dortmund

Luke Mbete – Manchester City

Anglo-Congolese Defender, Luke Mbete moved from Manchester City to Huddersfield Town on s season-long loan

Idrissa Gueye – Everton

Senegalese midfielder, Idrissa Gueye, from Paris Saint-Germain to Everton. Transfer fee: £2 million

Sam Edozie – Southampton

Nigerian eligible winger, Sam Edozie, Manchester City to Southampton.
Transfer fee: £10 million

Nigeria eligible winger Sam Edozie

Willy Boly – Nottingham Forest

Ivory Coast centre back, Willy Bolly, Wolverhampton Wanderers to Nottingham Forest.
Transfer fee: £4.65 million

Boubacar Traore – Wolverhampton Wanderers

Mali midfielder, Boubacar Traore, FC Metz to , Wolves; season-long loan with €11m option to buy

Abdou Diallo – RB Leipzig

Senegalese defender, Abdou Diallo Paris Saint-Germain to RB Leipzig; season-long loan

Admiral Muskwe – Fleetwood Town

The Zimbabwe forward, Admiral Musekwe, from Luton Town to Fleetwood Town; season-long loan

Ibrahim Amadou – Angers

Franco-Cameroonian midfielder, Ibrahim Amadou, FC Metz to Angers; Free transfer

Ignatius Ganago – FC Nantes

Cameroon striker, Ignatius Ganago, from Racing Club de Lens to FC Nantes; Transfer fee: €6 million

Ilaix Moriba – Valencia

Guinea midfielder, Ilaix Moriba, from
RB Leipzig to Valencia; season-long loan

Adama Traore – Hull City

Mali midfielder, Adama Traore, from Hatayspor to Hull City; Transfer fee: Undisclosed

Folarin Balogun – Stade de Reims

Anglo-Nigerian foward, Folarin Balogun, from Arsenal to Stade de Reims; season-long loan

Eric Bailly – Olympique de Marseille

Ivory Coast defender, Eric Bailly, from Manchester United to Olympique de Marseille; season-long loan with option to buy

Eric Bailly ended his torrid time at Man United (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Boulaye Dia – Salernitana

Senegal forward, Boulaye Dia, from
Villarreal to Salernitana; season-long loan

Adam Aznou – Bayern Munich

Moroccan left-back, Adam Aznou, from Barcelona to Bayern Munich; Undisclosed

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Ghanaian winger Fatawu out for season with ACL injury

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15 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Ghana and Leicester City winger, Abdul Fatawu, has been ruled out of the rest of the EPL season after suffering an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury during Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Angola in a 2025 AFCON match during the international break.

Leicester coach, Steve Cooper, who announced the news on Thursday, said the 20-year-old enterprising player suffered a “serious” knee injury which will see him out for the rest of the season.

“It’s not good, it’s a serious injury,” Cooper said ahead of his side’s home tie against Chelsea on Saturday.

“He’s had an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury that is going to rule him out for the rest of the season. It’s a real blow, first and foremost for him, being a young player and having an injury as serious as what an ACL is.

“Albeit, it can be quite common in sport and in particular football, but it’s still a serious injury. For it to happen at a young age is a blow for him and a blow for us as well.

“He’s obviously a big talent and a young player, as exciting as he can be at his age, with lots to learn.

“It’s only a pause and we will make sure, as difficult as it is at the moment for him, that he comes back being a stronger player and person, which with the mentality and character that he has, I think will be the case,” the gaffer said.

Fatawu has been a key player for the Foxes, helping them gain promotion last season and has played 11 times for them in the league during the present campaign, scoring two goals.

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SA football legend Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe passes away

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2 days ago

November 20, 2024

Isaac Dachen

South African football legend, Lucas “Masterpieces” Moripe, has passed away at the age of 71 after a long battle with illness.

According to South African media, Moripe lit up the country’s football fields in the 1970s and became a rallying point for football in the country, especially in the apartheid era.

“Moripe, who mesmerised opponents and spectators alike during an injury ravaged career, spent his last years confined to a wheelchair after suffering a stroke, and died at his home on Tuesday at the age of 71,” one media report said.

“Moripe, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players the country has produced by those who saw him play, was called “the god of football”’ by adoring fans during the early 1970s in a nod to his natural talents.

“He was feared by defenders and goalkeepers and his style of play was synonymous with flair, finesse and the golden era of South African football.

“In recent years Moripe was confined to a wheelchair after suffering a mild stroke that was worsened by the effects of a long-term knee injury that stopped his playing career in the late 1980s.

“Throughout his career, Moripe played for the Orlando Pirates and the Pretoria Callies, winning the respect of both teammates and supporters.

“In 2010, the Atteridgeville Super Stadium was renamed the Lucas “Masterpieces” Moripe Stadium in honor of his noteworthy achievements to South African football. Major football games are still held at this stadium, which now stands as a tribute to his legacy.

“Moripe’s career highlights include leading Pretoria Callies to victory against top clubs and earning the 1973 NPSL Player of the Year and Sportsman of the Year titles.

“He also played internationally for Caroline Hill in Hong Kong and briefly for Orlando Pirates. Persistent knee injuries ended his playing career in the late 1980s.”