As we near the end of the transfer window, Africa’s players continue to be the subjects of some of the most fascinating deals.
In this feature, we review the last seven days of dealings and picks out the biggest or best done deals involving African players.
Olarenwaju Kayode, Manchester City > Girona, Loan: Kayode’s the only African player on this list to be the subject of two done deals last week, having first signed for City from Austria Vienna, before being loaned out to Girona.
It remains…
Eddie Howe won’t consider Bournemouth an established Prem side, but says they must improve their infrastructure.
A late Josh King winner gave Eddie Howe’s side victory in their final home game of the season.
A late Josh King winner gave Eddie Howe’s side victory in their final home game of the season.
Bournemouth gave the fans something to cheer about by claiming a 2-1 win against Burnley in their last home game of the season. Not only did they deliver three points, but the players put in a great team performance from front to back. There’s a realistic chance the club could now secure a top-10 finish with a win against Leicester in the last game of the season.
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Signing off the 2016-17 season at the Vitality Stadium with a win was the main positive. Also, Josh King continued his scoring…
Having not scored away from home since January, Stoke finally broke their duck in an entertaining game at Bournemouth.
Having not scored away from home since January, Stoke finally broke their duck in an entertaining game at Bournemouth….
Sunderland’s 10-year spell in the Premier League is over following a 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
Sunderland’s 10-year spell in the Premier League is over following a 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
Eddie Howe’s side are now safe and his side can finally enjoy a stress-free remainder of the season, starting with their next fixture against Stoke City on May 6. After two wins and clean sheets in the past two fixtures, the chance to even build some momentum heading into the next campaign is possible and a great opportunity the Cherries should not throw away.
While the next four games are a chance just to enjoy the football and embrace the achievement of securing Premier League football for a…
Eddie Howe praises Bournemouth after thumping Middlesbrough, but refuses to believe they are safe from relegation.
Bournemouth thumped a feeble Boro side who are now seven points adrift of safety.
Bournemouth’s long trip north to take on Sunderland on April 29 has been made far more enjoyable after the club dismantled Middlesbrough 4-0 last time out and claimed a further three points towards Premier League survival. The club now sit comfortably on 38 points with four games to go but as Eddie Howe said in his post-match news conference after the recent Boro win his side are still four more points away from definite safety.
Personnel to start the match in central midfield is the main dilemma…
Josh King’s late equaliser sealed a hard-fought draw for Bournemouth at Anfield.
Josh King’s late equaliser sealed a hard-fought draw for Bournemouth at Anfield.
English Premier League: Josh King (87′) Liverpool 2-2 Bournemouth
Despite barely having a shot in the second half, the Cherries battled brilliantly as a unit throughout and they took their limited chances in pleasing style to claim a draw. They did admittedly surrender 67 percent of the ball to their opponents, but the only statistic that counts is the 2-2 score line which will please everyone at the club. Onwards and upwards for the next match against Chelsea.
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Battling it out and coming from behind away from home to earn a point against Liverpool shows…