Belgium and Switzerland: four African talents to watch this season
Aliou Baldé, Condé... the players to follow in Switzerland and Belgium. They either need to kick on, as Orban has, or break through.
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Gift Emmanuel Orban
Arriving in Belgium in January 223, the Nigerian striker was quickly terrorising Belgian defences and even shone in the Europa Conference League with La Gantoise. A real handful for any back line, Orban is clinical in front of goal. With 15 league goals in 16 matches, Gift Emmanuel Orban also added 5 goals in European competition, drawing the attention of plenty of clubs. With the transfer window due to close on 1 September, the 21-year-old's future remains uncertain, with a number of suitors including Lille.
Aliou Baldé
Aliou Baldé scored Lausanne-Sport's first goal on their return to the top flight last weekend, having arrived in January while the Swiss club were in a lower division. The Senegalese striker, who came through at Diambars, played a part in Lausanne-Sport's win against Young Boys with a superb strike without a run-up. Currently being tracked by Toulouse according to "L'équipe", the 20-year-old is unlikely to be short of suitors at this rate.
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Cheick Oumar Condé
The time has come for Zurich's eye-catching Guinean defensive midfielder to prove himself. He appears to have made his intentions clear with an assist (a headed flick-on from a corner) to seal FC Zurich's win on the opening matchday of the Swiss league. Assertive on the ball, last season's breakout player rarely fails to impress thanks to his marking and technical ease. Could this second season earn the 23-year-old midfielder a big transfer?
Konan N’Dri
Initially reported by "L’equipe" as Jonathan Bamba's replacement at Lille, the former KAS Eupen player has found a new club in Belgium. After his best season in the Jupiler Pro League since arriving in Europe, with 7 goals and 2 assists, the 22-year-old Ivorian has a new challenge this season. Direct, quick and powerful, the new OH Leuven forward would do well to follow in the footsteps of his compatriot Simon Adingra, the league's breakout player last season.
Mary SOUMARÉ