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Winter transfer window: Focus on the new African signings in Serie A

Nesta Elphege/@Parma

Four African players are set to experience Serie A in the second half of the 2025-2026 season.

Several Italian clubs have set their sights on African players during this winter transfer window.

Rafiu Durosinmi

The Nigerian striker has joined Pisa Sporting Club for a fee of €9.00 million. The former Viktoria Plzen forward has already made three Serie A appearances, notching up one goal and one assist so far.

Oumar Ngom

The Mauritanian defensive midfielder was signed by US Lecce for €2.00 million from Portuguese club Estrela Amadora. In the first half of the season, he featured in 11 Portuguese league matches, recording a single assist.

Nesta Elphege

The Cameroonian striker was recruited by Parma Calcio for €2.00 million from Grenoble Foot 38. He has played 20 matches so far in the 2025-2026 season, delivering 4 goals and 3 assists.

Sadik Fofana

The Togolese defensive midfielder was snapped up by US Lecce for €600,000. Before his move to Italy, he featured in 16 matches with his former Austrian club Grazer AK, without finding the net.