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·1 March 2026
Süper Lig: Yahia Fofana finds his form again with Rizespor

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·1 March 2026

The Ivorian goalkeeper records back-to-back clean sheets

الدوري التركي الممتاز: يحيى فوفانا يستعيد بريقه مع ريزه سبور
Yahia Fofana appears to have regained his stability after weeks of struggle. The Ivorian goalkeeper has just notched up two consecutive clean sheets with Çaykur Rizespor, signaling a return to form in the Süper Lig.
Facing Kasımpaşa SK, Yahia Fofana delivered a commanding performance in Rizespor's 3-0 victory. The Ivorian shot-stopper made four decisive saves that kept his team in control. Focused, sharp in his interventions and confident coming off his line, he showed a composure that had sometimes been lacking in previous matches.
This match marked his second consecutive clean sheet—a strong statement after a period in which he had conceded several goals.
A more reassuring trend
Over his last three matches, the momentum is clearly positive. Fofana has kept two clean sheets and conceded only twice in the 2-2 draw against Gençlerbirliği SK. After a stretch where he was regularly picking the ball out of his net and struggling to project security, the Ivorian keeper now seems far more assured. In total, he now has 5 clean sheets since the start of the season.
A pivotal moment ahead
Consistency now stands as the main challenge for Yahia Fofana, who must prove himself over the long haul. In the Ivorian national team, competition remains fierce with Alban Lafont, renowned for his reliability and composure. Still, with this resurgence, Fofana is gradually putting himself back in contention.
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