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If everything was on track to conclude a contract, the transfer of Sylvain Gbohouo to Futuro Kings in Equatorial Guinea could not be finalized. The former member of TP Mazembe and the leaders of Futuro have not yet agreed on the salary of the Ivorian international. We will come back to that.
- GOOD START FOR SANGARÉ BADRA
For his first match of the season with JDR Stars in South African D2, Ali Badra Sangaré kept his club’s cages untouched. JDR won 1-0 against Pretoria University. First match, first victory and first cleansheet.
The 26-year-old Ivorian goalkeeper is approaching this season as the holder. He played all 3 matches in the National 2 championship with Lyon Duchères. Last Saturday, against Hyères (0-0), he managed a cleansheet.
- ODILON IN THE TYPICAL BUNDESLIGA TEAM
His good performance with his club Bayer Leverkusen was rewarded with a distinction. Odilon Kossonou is in the typical team for Matchday 2 of the Bundesliga. His team beat Mönchengladbach last Saturday 4-0.
- AGBADU A NEW SCORER
The Ivorian central defender now has 2 goals in 5 league matches with KAS Eupen. Emmanuel Agbadou scored his club’s 4th goal in the 4-1 away win at Louvain. His compatriot and teammate Konan N’Dri also scored. KAS Eupen is leading the Belgian championship!
- DELI SIMON ON THE ROAD TO LEAGUE 1
The Ivorian international defender is expected to leave Belgium and Club Brugge to join France and the Troyes club in Ligue 1. He had already been loaned last year to his former club Slavia Prague. The finalization of his transfer will take place this week.
- SINGO AND DJIDJI FALL FACING ATALANTA
The coach of Torino has lined up two Ivorian defenders against Atalanta Bergamo. In his defense at 5 with 3 central and two full, Koffi Djidji was positioned in the central trident while Singo remained on the right flank to provide percussion. This was not enough to counter the fury of Atalanta who won 2-1.
- ANGERS ALIGN 4 IVOIRIENS
Ismael Traoré, Souleymane Doumbia, Angelo Fulgini and Mohamed Cho all started the game against Bordeaux. The Angevins conceded the first goal in the 10th minute. In the 38th minute of play, on a recovery initiated by Souleymane Doumbia then Ismael Traoré, Cabot’s cross found the head of Fulgini (decisive passer) who handed over for Thomas. The Angevins remain undefeated after 3 days and point to 2nd place after PSG.
- HABIB MAIGA SCORER, GHISLAIN KONAN PASTOR
There was indeed an elephant duel in the Metz – Reims meeting. And our two internationals are well illustrated. Ghislain Konan first from the 7th minute. Following an overflow on his side, the left side sent a delicious center for which opens the mark. In response, from the 14th minute, Habib Maïga equalized with a superb long shot. In the second half, he sends again a big potato which passes right next to the Reimois goals. Final score 1-1.
- CORNET ON THE ROAD TO BURNLEY
The clubs of Lyon and Burnley would have agreed for the transfer of the Ivorian international Maxwel Cornet. The 17th Premier League would have offered a little more than 16 million euros to Lyon. Jean Michel Aulas’ club recently welcomed the arrival of a left-back European champion, the Italian defector from Chelsea Emerson. Enough to force the striker evolving as a side in recent seasons to leave the gones.
Jean Philippe Gbamin finally signed his return on Monday with Everton in an official match against Huddersfield in the League Cup. Positioned in the middle with Tom Davies, he played the 90 minutes. His team won 2-1. Hopefully he will be spared injuries this season and that he will regain his former level… And the elephants of Côte d’Ivoire.
- AKA SERGE PASSEUR WITH ALTAY
For his first match with his new club Altay FC, Aka Serge was decisive this Saturday against Alanyaspor. Entered into play in the second half, the Ivorian midfielder offered an assist to one of his teammates. His team who won 4-1. Altay is the current leader of the Turkish championship!
Again starting with Fulham last Saturday against Hull City, Seri continues this season! Jean Michael is on a good streak, he played the last 3 games of his club in the league.
- AHOLOU WITH THE SNAPS?
Jean Eudes Aholou is on the way to join the hawks of Togo. The native midfielder of Yopougon who made all his classes with the junior selections of Ivory Coast would have said yes to join Togo, where his father is from. Aholou had played in 2018 a friendly match between Côte d’Ivoire and Togo. Given the stiff competition in the midfield among the Ivorians, Jean Eudes Aholou, who still has the possibility, has more chance of making a good career in the national team with the Sparrowhawks.
- IB SANGARÉ’S PSV BALLS ON BENFICA
After their league victory on Saturday against Cambuur (4-1), Ibrahim Sangaré and teammates were forced to draw against Benfica Lisbon (0-0), a match counting for the Champions League play-offs. Present in the starting eleven, the Ivorian midfielder will have brought his technique and his grinta in the middle. Insufficient for his club which could not find the fault in Benfica which had won in the first leg 2-1.
- FIRST VICTORY OF LENS AND SEKO FOFANA
After two draws, Lens finally tastes the joys of victory. Lens led by its captain, the Ivorian Seko Fofana, who is still as influential as ever, won in Monaco 2-0 in the bot of a match where the two teams finished at 10. The Sang et Or season has started. They are classified in 5th place in the championship.
- BOGA AND TRAORÉ OFFER VICTORY TO SASSUOLO
They are the saviors of Sassuolo. the two Ivorians were decisive in this meeting which was heading towards a score of parity. Entered in the second half, Junior Hamed Traoré will be served by his compatriot on the outskirts of the opponent’s area. He rolls his shot which despite all the relaxation of the Hellas Verona goalkeeper ends up in the net. 3-2 for Sassuolo!
- TWO GOALS IN TWO MATCHES FOR HALLER
Sebastien Haller started his season very well with a ration of one goal per game. After scoring last week, he did it again last Sunday against Twente. However, his team was caught up and was content with a 1-1 draw.
- CHRISTIAN KOUAMÉ FILE AT ANDERLETCH
The striker will play for Anderlecht this season. He was loaned for one season by Fiorentina. This is his first experience outside Italy.
Despite the defeat of his club, Junior Tallo stood out! It was he who opened the scoring in the 66th minute. His team then conceded two goals, in the 72nd and 93rd minutes. This is the first league goal for the 2015 African champion this season.
- MAX GRADEL AND GERVINHO CONFRONT
Another elephant duel between Gervinho and Max Gradel in the Turkish championship. Max Gradel had the opportunity to reduce the score but he stumbled on the Trabzon goalkeeper twice with a penalty. His teammate Isaac Cofie was able to score. Gervinho gave up his place in the second half.
THE TYPICAL TEAM OF THE WEEK
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