Some of the biggest names in the African game moved clubs during the transfer window, but which deals have got us the most excited?
Sofiane Feghouli to Galatasaray: The Algeria playmaker’s stock has fallen significantly after an underwhelming spell in England with West Ham United, and that’s understandable, after all, he managed just 11 starts in the Premier League.
However, better players have struggled to adapt to life in the top flight, while part of the blame must also lie with the Hammers,…
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…
Sofiane Feghouli has left West Ham after one season.
Galatasaray have announced the signing of West Ham winger Sofiane Feghouli.
The Turkish side announced on their website that the 27-year-old had signed a five-year deal for a fee of €4.25 million (£3.86m).
Feghouli spent one season at West Ham after joining from Spanish outfit Valencia last summer.
OFFICIAL =Í#Galatasaray are pleased to announce the signing of Algerian
Stade Rennais are considering a move for West Ham United’s Sofiane Feghouli, according to reports in France.
L’Equipe have reported that the Ligue 1 side are been to bring the Algeria international to Brittany this summer, and have already made initial contacts with the attacking midfielder’s entourage.
Feghouli had a testing first season at the London Stadium after being recruited from Valencia on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee last summer.
He managed 21 appearances in the top flight,…
Andrea Ranocchia’s late goal led Hull City to a vital win as they battle against relegation.
With their fourth straight defeat, Slaven Bilic wants West Ham to show their character, and brushes off talk of his sacking.
West Ham slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat as they gave away a goal lead to lose 2-1 to Hull City at the KCOM Stadium.
The Hammers were comfortably ahead thanks to an Andy Carroll goal at half-time, but Hull boss Marco Silva made a tactical switch at the break and Slaven Bilic’s men failed to cope. Moving to 4-2-4 meant Hull dominated the second period and the home side deservedly won the game thanks to an 85th minute Andrea Ranocchia header. The hosts had equalised with Andrew…