Day: May 28, 2025

Sierra Leone's Mustapha Bundu wins 2024/25 Argyle Goal of the Season
by Football Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone’s Mustapha Bundu offers new Plymouth Argyle contract

Plymouth Argyle has released its retained list for the 2024/25 season, confirming that in-form attacker Mustapha Bundu has been offered a contract for the upcoming season.

“Jordan Houghton, Mustapha Bundu, and Jack Matthews have been offered new contracts by the club.”

Bundu, a Sierra Leone international, has showcased his technical ability and goal-scoring prowess since joining Home Park in 2023, netting 14 goals in 70 appearances for the team.

He was signed from Anderlecht and arrived at the Devon club with notable experience, having played over 100 matches for Danish Superliga team Aarhus GF during a four-year period from 2016 to 2020.

Many expected that following Argyle’s relegation, he would seek greener pastures, potentially finding a club in the Championship or abroad. However, with the confirmation of a contract offer, the likelihood of this happening has decreased.

Pape Thiaw on Malick Thiaw’s absence from Senegal squad
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Pape Thiaw on Malick Thiaw’s absence from Senegal squad

Malick Thiaw will not play for Senegal’s national team in the friendlies against Ireland and England in next month’s International window. 

Coach Pape Thiaw confirmed his omission, despite ongoing talks with the Senegalese Football Federation, surprising many fans who view him as a potential defender.

Coach Thiaw explained that Thiaw is in discussions with his club and hasn’t played much lately, which affects his national team chances. Thiaw, born in Germany and playing for AC Milan, has struggled this season with limited playing time.

Fans may be disappointed, but the door remains open for Thiaw if he improves his form and maintains good discussions with the federation. His situation highlights the challenges of including dual-nationality players in African teams.

For now, Senegal will move on without him, but if his situation at AC Milan improves, he could receive a call-up soon. Both Thiaw and the federation are waiting for the right time to strengthen Senegal’s defense.