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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fabrizio Romano Confirms Man City are Set to Sign 42-Goal PSG Forward
Manchester City Secure Mahamadou Sangare Signing: A Strategic Move for the Future Manchester City have made yet another strategic swoop in the youth market, securing the signature of highly rated Paris Saint-Germain striker Mahamadou Sangare, as first reported by Fabrizio Romano. The 18-year-old forward has been prolific for PSG's youth teams, with 42 goals in 46 appearances, an astonishing record that speaks volumes about his natural goalscoring instinct and potential. Advertisement Although Sangare has not yet made a senior appearance for the Ligue 1 champions, his involvement in first-team training since December has not gone unnoticed. Despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester United, it is City who have moved decisively, taking advantage of the teenager's contract expiry this summer. Romano confirmed: 'Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old Paris Saint-Germain striker Mahamadou Sangare.' City's Smart Youth Strategy in Motion Manchester City's ambition to dominate at all levels of football is no secret. While they remain focused on immediate first-team success under Pep Guardiola, there is a clear and deliberate push to invest in the next generation of elite talent. Advertisement Sangare follows a growing list of youth prospects targeted by City in recent years. One past example is Claudio Gomes, a PSG academy midfielder who joined on a free in 2018. Though Gomes didn't break into the senior side and eventually moved to Palermo in 2022, the pattern shows City's willingness to take calculated risks on young potential. What's more, City are reportedly planning to land 15-year-old Cavan Sullivan from Philadelphia Union, an indication of how global and long-term their youth recruitment strategy really is. A Prolific Record at Youth Level At 18, Sangare's numbers are simply too hard to ignore. His record of 42 goals in 46 matches at PSG's youth level demonstrates not only clinical finishing but also remarkable consistency. While it remains to be seen how his game adapts to English football, his raw output suggests a natural flair for finding the net. Advertisement He has also represented France at youth international level, underlining his growing reputation within one of the most talent-rich footballing nations. Even without a senior debut for PSG, he has already earned the attention of Europe's elite — and City's swift action may prove to be a masterstroke. A Statement of Intent This move is not just about signing a promising striker; it's about continuing City's blueprint of futureproofing their squad. With the likes of Oscar Bobb, Rico Lewis, and Phil Foden making successful transitions into the senior team, the door is clearly open for a talent like Sangare. City's academy, consistently among the best in England, recently saw their Under-21s top Premier League 2, and their Under-18s are set to face Aston Villa in the FA Youth Cup final. The environment is ripe for Sangare to develop and potentially flourish. Advertisement As Romano also noted: 'While City are focused on rebuilding Guardiola's first team this summer, they are also making an effort to bolster their youth ranks.' This dual-track focus — elite first-team performance and elite academy development — is what sets Manchester City apart. Sangare, with his profile, fits seamlessly into that vision. Our View – EPL Index Analysis From the perspective of a Manchester City supporter, this is the kind of signing that generates quiet excitement with massive upside. In Mahamadou Sangare, fans see a player who's not just a raw project, but a potential superstar being groomed behind the scenes. Advertisement There's a growing belief that City don't just buy success – they build it. Bringing in a player with Sangare's numbers, from a top academy like PSG's, represents elite scouting. It's also another reminder that City's dominance isn't built solely on billion-pound transfers, but also on foresight and structure. It's especially satisfying to see Sangare choose City over rivals like United and Chelsea. That speaks volumes about the project, the development pathways, and the culture being built at the club. And let's be honest – 42 goals in 46 games is phenomenal at any level. If Sangare adapts to life in Manchester and builds his physicality, he could follow in the footsteps of other breakout academy names who've risen to Premier League stardom. Could he be our next Foden or Haaland-in-the-making? Too early to say — but at this rate, it wouldn't surprise anyone inside the Etihad.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fabrizio Romano Confirms Man City have ‘Agreed Deal' to Sign PSG Forward
Man City Win Race for PSG Striker Sangare in Strategic Youth Coup City Strike Deal for Free-Scoring PSG Talent Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement to sign highly-rated PSG striker Mahamadou Sangare on a free transfer, according to trusted transfer source Fabrizio Romano. The 18-year-old, who finished as joint-top scorer in the UEFA Youth League, is set to join City's academy following a medical. Advertisement Romano confirmed the deal on X, stating: 'Manchester City have agreed deal to sign 18 year old striker Mahamadou Sangare from Paris Saint Germain on free deal, here we go!' He added: 'Verbal agreement in place, medical to take place and one more exciting young talent for Man City Academy winning the race for PSG gem.' Strategic Recruitment Continues at Academy Level While Manchester City's dominance in the transfer market has often been associated with headline-making fees, this deal follows a recent trend of smart youth investment. The arrivals of Claudio Echeverri, Vitor Reis, and Abdukodir Khusanov in the January window marked a shift toward securing long-term value through high-ceiling talents. Photo: IMAGO Sangare, who scored eight goals in six games in the UEFA Youth League, represents one of the most promising attacking profiles in his age group. He delivered standout performances with hat-tricks against Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid's U19s — achievements that did not go unnoticed across Europe. Potential Pathway Under Guardiola's Philosophy Though not expected to feature in Pep Guardiola's first-team plans immediately, Sangare joins a club where youth integration is not a marketing tool, but a strategic pillar. Phil Foden, Rico Lewis, and Oscar Bobb have all progressed through the ranks, and Sangare will look to follow suit in the coming seasons. Photo IMAGO His raw numbers and ability to deliver on the big stage suggest City's network has once again unearthed a serious prospect — one who could become a key name under Guardiola's patient developmental model. Our View – EPL Index Analysis This is the kind of transfer that slips under the radar but ends up defining an era. Mahamadou Sangare might not yet be a household name, but those who've watched the UEFA Youth League know exactly what City are getting: pace, power, and a natural instinct in front of goal. Advertisement Eight goals in six games — that's not just form, it's elite-level promise. And let's not forget, those goals came against top academy setups like Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid. He's not padding stats against weaker teams; he's excelling at the highest youth level in Europe. City fans have long wanted to see the club invest in the next generation, not just buy ready-made stars. Sangare's arrival, alongside names like Echeverri and Bobb, signals that their recruitment isn't just about today, but about securing tomorrow.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Posts claiming trio of states in Sahel launched a common currency are false
On March 13, 2025, a TikTok page called ' tv' shared a video with its almost 150,000 followers claiming the AES has abandoned the CFA franc and launched a new currency called Sira. The video's caption reads, 'Sira is here to stay,' while the clip's narrator calls on member nations of the rival Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to congratulate the AES. 'You see ECOWAS could not introduce eco currency for the past three decades till now. Congratulations to the AES (sic),' reads a comment on the post. 'The guys are more than serious. May God be with them,' says another, indicating that some people believe the post. The same claim has also appeared multiple times on Facebook, such as here and here. The governments in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger were ousted in military coups in 2020, 2022 and 2023 respectively. In turn, ECOWAS suspended each of the new regimes from the regional bloc and imposed strict sanctions on Niger and Mali (archived here). Amid deteriorating relations, the three countries announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS in January 2024, accusing the group of being ineffective in fighting the jihadist insurgency in the region and of being manipulated by former colonial power France (archived here). But claims that the AES launched a single currency are false. The bills shown in the video do not include denominations or the issuing financial authority – two of the typical features of a banknote. A reverse image search did not return any record of when or where the purported currency was launched. There were also no details about what the name Sira meant. Images circulated on social media also had different fonts of the name of the currency. One of the banknotes shared on social media had three different serial numbers, which would not occur in reality as serial numbers are used as unique identifiers for currencies (archived here). During a state visit to Russia on April 3-4, Niger's Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare said the alliance was eager to mint its own currency (archived here). 'The first instrument of sovereignty is currency. Because our struggle is built around sovereignty. You cannot be sovereign if someone else mints your currency. It's clear that we're not going to stay in this CFA franc affair. France itself knows it,' Sangare told Russian broadcaster RT in an interview. 'We are made to believe that we're not capable of putting a currency into circulation — yet some countries have done it on their own. So why couldn't the three of us (Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso) do the same? We know that our sovereignty begins with the minting of currency, and we will do it.' Sangare did not provide a timeline for the launch of the proposed currency. Modibo Mao Makalou, an economist and former advisor to the Malian presidency on economic and financial affairs, said that several steps have to be taken before a new currency can be introduced. 'Creating a new currency for the AES would require leaving the UMOA (the West African Economic and Monetary Union) and its central bank, the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), which currently prints banknotes and makes coins,' he told AFP Fact Check on April 4, 2025. 'After that, the AES would need to set up its own central bank, which would issue and manage the new currency.' Makalou said the three AES countries are still a part of the UMOA, which includes eight West African countries that use the CFA franc. In February 2024, the head of Niger's junta Abdourahmane Tiani also mentioned the possibility of a new currency and described it as 'a step out of colonisation' (archived here). Major currency exchange rate platforms like OandaFX still show the CFA franc in use in Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali (archived here).
AFP
09-04-2025
- Business
- AFP
Posts claiming trio of states in Sahel launched a common currency are false
On March 13, 2025, a TikTok page called ' tv' shared a video with its almost 150,000 followers claiming the AES has abandoned the CFA franc and launched a new currency called Sira. The video's caption reads, 'Sira is here to stay,' while the clip's narrator calls on member nations of the rival Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to congratulate the AES. Image Screenshot of the false TikTok post, taken on April 4, 2025 'You see ECOWAS could not introduce eco currency for the past three decades till now. Congratulations to the AES (sic),' reads a comment on the post. 'The guys are more than serious. May God be with them,' says another, indicating that some people believe the post. The same claim has also appeared multiple times on Facebook, such as here and here. The governments in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger were ousted in military coups in 2020, 2022 and 2023 respectively. In turn, ECOWAS suspended each of the new regimes from the regional bloc and imposed strict sanctions on Niger and Mali (archived here). Amid deteriorating relations, the three countries announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS in January 2024, accusing the group of being ineffective in fighting the jihadist insurgency in the region and of being manipulated by former colonial power France (archived here). But claims that the AES launched a single currency are false. Design inconsistencies The bills shown in the video do not include denominations or the issuing financial authority – two of the typical features of a banknote. A reverse image search did not return any record of when or where the purported currency was launched. There were also no details about what the name Sira meant. Images circulated on social media also had different fonts of the name of the currency. One of the banknotes shared on social media had three different serial numbers, which would not occur in reality as serial numbers are used as unique identifiers for currencies (archived here). Image Screenshot showing inconsistencies in the name of the currency (circled in red) and the different serial numbers on one banknote (circled in blue). In the pipeline During a state visit to Russia on April 3-4, Niger's Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare said the alliance was eager to mint its own currency (archived here). 'The first instrument of sovereignty is currency. Because our struggle is built around sovereignty. You cannot be sovereign if someone else mints your currency. It's clear that we're not going to stay in this CFA franc affair. France itself knows it,' Sangare told Russian broadcaster RT in an interview. 'We are made to believe that we're not capable of putting a currency into circulation — yet some countries have done it on their own. So why couldn't the three of us (Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso) do the same? We know that our sovereignty begins with the minting of currency, and we will do it.' Sangare did not provide a timeline for the launch of the proposed currency. Modibo Mao Makalou, an economist and former advisor to the Malian presidency on economic and financial affairs, said that several steps have to be taken before a new currency can be introduced. 'Creating a new currency for the AES would require leaving the UMOA (the West African Economic and Monetary Union) and its central bank, the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), which currently prints banknotes and makes coins,' he told AFP Fact Check on April 4, 2025. 'After that, the AES would need to set up its own central bank, which would issue and manage the new currency.' Makalou said the three AES countries are still a part of the UMOA, which includes eight West African countries that use the CFA franc. In February 2024, the head of Niger's junta Abdourahmane Tiani also mentioned the possibility of a new currency and described it as 'a step out of colonisation' (archived here). Major currency exchange rate platforms like OandaFX still show the CFA franc in use in Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali (archived here).
Russia Today
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
African state confirms return of Russian embassy
Niger has confirmed its intention to host a Russian embassy for the first time in over three decades, the West African country's foreign minister, Bakari Yaou Sangare, announced on Thursday. The statement came during a joint press conference in Moscow following talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his counterparts from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Sangare stated that Niger is currently searching for a suitable facility to house the new Russian diplomatic mission, adding that Niamey hopes Moscow will soon nominate an ambassador. 'All necessary decisions have been made,' the minister said. 'We had to close our embassy [in Russia] in the 1990s, and later realized that this was a mistake,' he remarked. READ MORE: Russia pledges defense support to African states Lavrov confirmed that both nations are on track to restore reciprocal diplomatic representation. 'In the very near future, with your help, we will complete all the organizational work for the return of our embassy. We will definitely do this in 2025,' the Russian foreign minister said. READ MORE: Why Russia keeps winning friends in Africa Niger's top diplomat added that the country's ambassador is already stationed in Moscow. At present, Russia's ambassador to Mali is also accredited to Niger. Russia previously operated an embassy in Niger, but it was shuttered in 1992 due to financial constraints. Niger's diplomatic mission in Moscow was likewise closed three years later. In December 2023, Moscow reopened its embassy in Burkina Faso after more than 30 years of closure. The same year, a new mission was launched in Equatorial Guinea. Earlier this year, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova confirmed that Moscow intends to establish new embassies in several African nations, including Niger, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan. She said the relevant government decrees had been signed in late December, with formal openings expected in the near future. In March, the Comoros also approved the opening of a Russian embassy in its capital, Moroni. READ MORE: Missed this? The sneaky trends of 2024 that could flip Russia-Africa relations Beyond diplomatic re-engagement, Sangare highlighted deepening cooperation between the two countries in other areas. Speaking to RIA Novosti on Thursday, the minister revealed that talks between Nigerien authorities and Russia's state nuclear agency, Rosatom, on natural resource development had reached 'an advanced stage.' In November, Agence Nigerienne de Presse reported that Niger's authorities and Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, had signed an agreement in Niamey for the acquisition a communications satellite, an Earth observation satellite, and a radar satellite for defense and security purposes.
