Ligue 1 2017/2018

Injury crisis hits Algeria ahead World Cup showdown in Nigeria

An injury crisis has hit Algeria with no fewer than four key players doubtful for Saturday’s World Cup showdown in Nigeria.

by BackPageTXT

• Algeria replace injured star, pick 2 new foreign pros, 4 local players
• Amutu claims French club Angers still plan to sign him
• Amutu: I’m not far from my Arsenal dream

Cameroon in disarray after 7 stars pull out of AFCON

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon are in total disarray ahead of next year’s AFCON in Gabon after as many as seven players on their 35-man provisional squad including Premier League stars Joel Matip and Allan Nyom opted out.

by Samm Audu

• Injury knocks out new Algeria star Adam Ounas
• Franco-Algerian Adam Ounas invited for World Cup qualifier in Nigeria
• FIFA clear Bordeaux super talent Ounas for Algeria against Nigeria

Nsor ruled out Metz clash against Lorient

Ghanaian striker Kwame Nzor is ruled out of FC Metz’s Ligue 1 clash with Jordan Ayew’s Lorient on Saturday night due to injury.

by Ameenu Shardow

John Utaka drops down to Egyptian second division after failed Ismaily return

Ex-Nigeria international John Utaka is set to finalise a move to an Egyptian second division club after a celebrated return to former club Ismaily failed.

by Samm Audu

• Utaka on shopping list of high-flying Angers

Senegalese Sissoko joins Egyptian club Al Ittihad

Former Nantes of France defender Kimoko Sissoko has joined Egyptian side Al Ittihad Alexandra on a-three-and-a-half year deal.

by Staff Reporter

• Flying Eagles striker set to seal transfer to French club Nantes
• Siasia blasts Euro clubs over black coaches