These 5 African players set to make their Ligue 1 debut | OneFootball

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French football fans are in for a treat as the new season of Ligue 1 kicks off.

The opening day will feature a thrilling clash between FC Nantes and Paris Saint-Germain, scheduled for Sunday, August 17.

Here are the 5 African players who will be making their Ligue 1 debut in the 2025-2026 season.

Pape Demba Diop

The Senegalese midfielder has signed with RC Strasbourg from Zulte Waregem for a fee of €7.50 million.

Dermane Karim

The Togolese defensive midfielder has joined FC Lorient on loan from Lommel SK.

Kojo Peprah Oppong

The Ghanaian centre-back has signed with OGC Nice from Swedish side Norrköping for a fee of €2.68 million.

Abu Francis

The Ghanaian central midfielder will wear the colours of French club Toulouse FC, joining from Cercle Bruges for €2.10 million.

Abdoulaye Faye