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Spotlight on new African signings in the Bundesliga

Bara Sapoko Ndiaye/@Bayern

The German championship (Bundesliga) has become a prime destination for African players.

During the latest transfer window, eight African players were signed by German clubs.

Jonas Adjetey

The central defender was signed by VfL Wolfsburg for €9.50 million. In the first half of the season, he played for Swiss club FC Basel, making 23 appearances without scoring a single goal.

Philip Otele

The Nigerian striker will play for Hamburger SV on loan from FC Basel. In 32 matches played so far in the 2025-2026 season, he has scored 9 goals and provided 4 assists.

Sulemani Sani

The Nigerian winger was signed by RB Leipzig for €5.00 million from Slovakian club AS Trenčín. At just 19 years old, Sulemani Sani has made 14 appearances this season, recording 3 goals and 4 assists.

Uchenna Ogundu

The Nigerian forward joined FC Augsburg for €4.50 million. In the first half of the season, he featured in 20 matches for Turkish side Alanyaspor, notching 3 goals and 2 assists.

Issa Traoré

The Malian defender was signed by Bayer 04 Leverkusen for the modest fee of €0.80 million. Developed at local club Djoliba AC, he has already made a name for himself with Mali’s youth teams.

Bara Sapoko Ndiaye