Club Featured

Featured - CONGO DR - Moise Katumbi announces DR Congo presidency bid

Mr Katumbi's role in football has made him a popular figure.

9 May 2016

African Confederation Cup

African Confederation Cup 2016 - play-offs - 1st leg - results

TP Mazembe grab dramatic win over Tunisia's Stade Gabesien.

8 May 2016

Featured Legends

FEATURED - Liberia - ex-footballer George Weah to run for president again

George Weah will run for president of Liberia for a second time.

1 May 2016

Club Stars in Europe Transfers

Stars in Europe - Gabon Club - Lemina signs permanent Juventus deal

Gabon's Mario Lemina signs permanent Juventus deal.

30 Apr 2016

Africa Cup 2017 Qualifiers Club National teams

NATIONAL TEAM - CAMEROON - Crystal Palace offer to help the Cameroon federation

English club Crystal Palace has been offering to help out Fecafoot.

28 Apr 2016

Club Coaches Stars in Europe

STARS IN EUROPE - IVORY COAST - CLUB - Kolo Toure weighing up Liverpool future

Liverpool defender Kolo Toure is weighing up Liverpool future.

27 Apr 2016

Club Featured Player Of The Year Stars in Europe

STARS IN EUROPE - ALGERIA - CLUB - Riyad Mahrez named PFA Player of the Year

Riyad Mahrez dedicates award to team-mates.

26 Apr 2016

African Champions League

AFRICAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2016 - GROUP STAGE - preview - draw

Holders TP Mazembe out of this year's competition.

23 Apr 2016

Club Coaches Stars in Europe

STARS IN EUROPE - IVORY COAST - CLUB - Toure still part of COACH Klopp's plans

Liverpool manager Klopp says Kolo Toure is still part of his plans.

22 Apr 2016

African Champions League Fixtures+Results

AFRICAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2016 - 2ND ROUND / 2ND LEG - all results

Holders TP Mazembe crashed out of the African Champions League.

21 Apr 2016

Club Stars in Europe Transfers

STARS IN EUROPE - BENIN - CLUB - Rudy Gestede sign for Aston Villa

ASTON VILLA

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Aston Villa have completed the signings of Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede and Nantes midfielder Jordan Veretout.

Gestede, 26, and 22-year-old Veretout have both signed five-year deals for undisclosed fees.

Benin international Gestede scored 22 goals for Blackburn last season, including 20 in the Championship.

He becomes manager Tim Sherwood's ninth summer signing, while Veretout - who made 146 appearance for the French side - is the fourth recruit from Ligue 1.

2 Aug 2015

(BBC Sport UK)

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