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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Cyriel Dessers transfer latest as AEK Athens boss breaks silence on striker hunt amid ongoing interest in Rangers star
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CYRIEL DESSERS' move to AEK Athens has been in the pipeline for some time now. The striker finished as top scorer at Rangers last season and was also the Scottish Premiership's golden boot winner. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 3 Cyriel Dessers looks to be on his way out of Rangers Credit: PA 3 The Nigeria cap is in line to swap Ibrox for AEK Athens Credit: Getty 3 AEK boss Marko Nikolic is keen to add a striker to his squad this summer Credit: Getty Images - Getty Despite that, however, Dessers has never fully convinced the Ibrox support that he's the long-term solution at No 9. And with a new manager in place in Russell Martin and new owners in charge, it looks like there will be major changes around the club this summer. One of those will likely see Dessers head for the exit door – with Athens leading the chase for his signature. Reports out of Greece last week suggested the Nigeria international had agreed personal terms with the club on a three-year deal. But the sticking point seems to be the size of the transfer fee – with Rangers understood to be holding out for £5m and AEK only willing to go to £4m. That seems to have placed the deal in limbo and opened the doors to others, like Feyenoord, swooping in with a counter offer. AEK are still eager to add another striker to provide competition for Swedish ace Niclas Eliasson, former Man United man Anthony Martial, Angolan international Zini and Haitian goalgetter Frantzdy Pierrot. But with Eliasson bagging a hat-trick in his club's 6-0 pre-season friendly win over Dutch amateurs Westhoek, AEK boss Marko Nikolic says he's not worried about the failure to so far add another frontman - or a left-back. Asked if he was concerned about the delay in bringing in new players like Dessers, the Serbian told Greek media: 'No, because in attack we are good with Zini, Piero, Martial and even Eliasson. 'We are working on the left-back, but we have time. Sir Sean Connery's secret £1 MILLION investment in Rangers revealed 'Full-backs on the market are always a difficult matter. 'It is not a big issue, we are also looking for a player for another position. 'We will have six new players for the next friendly. 'Our team is filling up and we will continue to work. 'We are happy that there are no injuries. 'It was a good game today and we ran well, which is important for this point in time we are in." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily News Egypt
a day ago
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
ABE hosts Serbian, Angolan delegations to explore agricultural cooperation
The Agricultural Bank of Egypt (ABE) recently received two official delegations from Serbia and Angola in separate visits aimed at exploring opportunities for cooperation in agricultural development and gaining insight into the bank's strategic role in supporting Egypt's farming sector and rural economy. The Serbian delegation was led by Dragan Glamočić, Serbia's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management. The delegation was welcomed by ABE CEO Mohamed Abou El-Saud, alongside Deputy CEOs Sami Abdel Sadek and Ghada Mostafa. During the visit, the Serbian officials were briefed on the achievements of ABE's comprehensive development strategy, which aims to enhance the bank's operations and reinforce its position as one of Egypt's leading specialised institutions for financing agricultural projects, agri-industries, and related services. The strategy supports Egypt's broader national goals of sustainable agricultural development and economic resilience. Minister Glamočić praised ABE's vital contribution to the sector, commending its developmental role in promoting agricultural growth and empowering farmers. For his part, Abou El-Saud expressed appreciation for the visit and outlined the bank's commitment to advancing national priorities in agricultural development and sustainability, in line with the state's strategic vision to optimise the sector's potential. In a separate meeting, ABE leadership also welcomed an Angolan delegation headed by Paulo Conceição, Adviser to the Board of the Agricultural Development Support Fund, accompanied by representatives from Angola's ministries of agriculture, forestry, finance, industry, and trade. The Angolan delegation sought to explore collaboration opportunities and ways to benefit from ABE's expertise in financing smallholder farmers and rural enterprises. Discussions also focused on the bank's initiatives to stimulate private sector participation in agricultural investment and its broader role in promoting rural development and inclusive economic growth. The Angolan officials commended ABE's extensive experience and described the visit as an opportunity to gain practical insights into agricultural financing models and targeted loan programmes designed to serve small farmers. They highlighted ABE's legacy as one of Africa's oldest agricultural financing institutions and expressed hope to replicate similar approaches within Angola's own agricultural framework. Abou El-Saud warmly welcomed the Angolan delegation, highlighting the longstanding relations between Egypt and Angola. He reaffirmed the bank's developmental mission, which aligns with Egypt's national strategy to harness agricultural resources and expand South-South cooperation. He further affirmed ABE's readiness to exchange knowledge and best practices with both Serbian and Angolan counterparts, in line with Egypt's broader commitment to strengthening partnerships with friendly nations and contributing to sustainable development across Africa.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Insider
US brokers Congo–Rwanda peace deal without clear troop withdrawal terms
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a peace agreement brokered by the United States in Washington, aiming to address the protracted conflict in eastern Congo that has displaced hundreds of thousands and strained regional relations. The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement to address the conflict in eastern Congo. The deal was signed in Washington and involves respect for territorial integrity and the return of displaced persons. A point of contention is the presence of Rwandan troops in the region, with differing interpretations of withdrawal terms. The deal was signed on Friday by the foreign ministers of both countries, alongside representatives from the United States and Qatar. While the full content of the agreement has not been made public, a previous statement referenced ' provisions on respect for territorial integrity and a prohibition of hostilities,' as well as the facilitation of the return of refugees and internally displaced persons. However, a major point of contention remains: the presence of Rwandan troops in eastern Congo. Rwanda, which has at least 7,000 soldiers on Congolese soil, emphasized that terms like 'Rwanda Defense Force,' 'Rwandan troops,' or 'withdrawal' do not appear in the signed document. 'The words 'Rwanda Defense Force,' 'Rwandan troops' or 'withdrawal' are nowhere to be seen in the document,' Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe said in a statement a day before the signing. He also condemned the leak of a draft version of the agreement, calling for confidentiality. DRC, Rwanda clarifies agreement terms Meanwhile, the office of Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi stated that the agreement ' does indeed provide for the withdrawal of Rwandan troops, ' though it prefers the term 'disengagement,' calling it a more comprehensive concept. Rwandan government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo told Reuters that any 'lifting of defensive measures in our border area' would depend on the ' neutralization ' of the FDLR. The conflict has deep roots. The M23 rebel group, one of the key actors today, emerged from a failed peace deal 16 years ago. Last year, Rwandan and Congolese experts agreed twice under Angolan mediation to a plan for troop withdrawal and joint action against the FDLR. However, the deal was never endorsed by ministers from both countries, and Angola eventually stepped down as mediator in March. Rwanda denies backing the M23, despite widespread accusations, and instead accuses Kinshasa of supporting the FDLR, a militia made up largely of Hutus linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The Congolese government denies this claim.
The South African
2 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates latest signing puts Angolan star's future in doubt
Orlando Pirates have edged closer to announcing their ninth signing ahead of the 2025/2026 campaign, and it's a name that's already turning heads. Malian midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko has touched down in Johannesburg, ready to join the squad's pre-season preparations. At just 23 years old, Mariko has already made a name for himself on the African football stage, with impressive performances for Djoliba AC in the CAF Champions League. His imminent arrival has not only excited fans but also raised eyebrows over what it means for Gilberto, the Angolan international who returned to Petro de Luanda on loan in January. According to a source, Pirates moved swiftly to fend off interest from rival clubs across the continent to land the highly rated central midfielder. 'The new guy is already in the country, and his announcement is imminent. He's expected to be part of the squad heading to Spain for pre-season,' confirmed a source. Mariko's inclusion in the travelling party heading to Spain next month. The fact that Pirates will face Bolton Wanderers, Pafos, Las Palmas, and Granada all but confirms that coach Abdeslam Ouaddou plans to include him in his setup. Gilberto joined Pirates last July but couldn't secure a regular starting spot, so the club sent him back on loan. His spot now looks increasingly under threat. 'It's not looking good for Gilberto. From what we understand, he could be one of the players placed on the release list,' revealed the source. 'He'll likely either move on permanently or go out on loan again. That's exactly why the club targeted Mariko, to potentially replace him in the available foreign slots.' The Soweto giants have already confirmed eight new arrivals this week. The likelihood of Gilberto remaining at the club appears slim. What will happen to Gilberto at Orlando Pirates? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Eyewitness News
3 days ago
- Business
- Eyewitness News
US companies sign Africa deals in 'trade over aid'
LUANDA - US companies pledged investments in Africa ranging from power lines to digital infrastructure at a business summit that underscored Washington's push for growth through trade, not aid, US authorities said Thursday. The deals were agreed at the US-Africa Business Summit of African leaders and representatives of the US government and private sector that wrapped up in Luanda Wednesday, the US embassy in Angola said in a statement. Angola is the key US partner in one of its most ambitious projects on the continent focused on a railway line transporting critical minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to Angola's Atlantic Ocean port of Lobito from where they can be exported. It is seen as a US counterpoint to China's expanding economic influence in Africa. The Lobito Corridor -- also funded by the European Union and African multilateral institutions -- aims to set up logistics and agricultural production zones along the railway line through private investment. One of the deals from the meeting was for a US consortium to work with an Angolan group to construct and operate 22 grain silo terminals along the Lobito Corridor, the statement said. Another was a memorandum of understanding on the construction of a 1,150-kilometre (720-mile) electricity transmission line between Angola and the DRC, it said. Other planned collaborations included for boosting digital infrastructure and cybersecurity in Angola, to develop West Africa's first terminal for US-sourced LNG in Sierra Leone, and for a US stake in a hydropower project spanning Rwanda and the DRC. "The Trump administration views this moment as an opportunity to deepen our engagement across Africa's economic landscape," the president's senior advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, was quoted as telling the meeting. "We believe that business and trade, not aid, are the engines of long-term, sustainable growth," he said. Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has announced major cuts in US foreign aid including for projects in Africa.
