From Hakimi’s electric pace to Semenyo’s relentless press and Nteka’s midfield mastery — meet the African stars ready to light up this week’s top football clashes, live on DStv and GOtv.
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain)
·Born: 4 November 1998 in Madrid, Spain
·Nationality: Moroccan
·Position: Wingback, fullback, winger
·Senior career: Real Madrid (Spain, 2016 – 2020); Borussia Dortmund (German, 2018 – 2020, loan); Inter Milan (Italy, 2020 – 2021); Paris Saint-Germain (France, 2021 – present).
·Career stats: 337 appearances, 47 goals
·Catch Hakimi in the following match:
·Wednesday 13 August, 21:00: Paris Saint-Germain v Tottenham Hotspur – LIVE on SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 1 and SuperSport Maximo 2
Achraf Hakimi is poised to be a pivotal force for PSG in the UEFA Super Cup clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, 13 August. As a modern, attack-minded right-back, he brings unmatched energy, leadership, and tactical versatility to the field.
Hakimi consistently operates as more than a full-back, effectively functioning as a winger, midfield trigger, and offensive outlet within Luis Enrique’s fluid system.
His lightning pace and endurance allow him to bombard the right flank while still recovering expertly in defensive transitions.
Notably, he scored the opening goal in PSG’s 5-0 Champions League Final triumph over Inter, underlining his knack for rising to big occasions.
With PSG’s vice-captaincy and contract extended through 2029, Hakimi enters this showdown carrying both form and authority.
In short, expect Hakimi to be a dynamic fulcrum – driving PSG’s high press, supplying width and creativity in attack, anchoring transitions, and providing leadership in what promises to be a high-stakes Super Cup encounter.
Randy Nteka (Rayo Vallecano / Angola)
·Born: 6 December 1997 in Paris, France
·Nationality: Angolan
·Position: Attacking midfielder, forward
·Senior career: Linas-Montlhery (France, 2017); Betis San Isidro (Spain, 2017); CF Fuenlabrada (Spain, 2017 – 2021); Rayo Vallecano (Spain, 2021 – present); Elche CF (Spain, 2023, loan).
·Career stats: 254 appearances, 32 goals
·Catch Nteka in the following match:
·Friday 15 August, 19:00: Girona v Rayo Vallecano – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
Randy Nteka, an attacking midfielder capable of playing up front, brings versatility, physicality, and experience to Rayo Vallecano’s season opener against Girona on Friday, 15 August.
Having renewed his contract to 2028, he enjoyed his second-best season in Vallecas in 2024–25, making 17 appearances and scoring three goals – his best tally at the club so far.
Manager Iñigo Pérez trusts his adaptability – recently praising the player for his “extraordinary physical power” and ability to play centrally or on the flank.
Expect him to energise Rayo’s attack, link midfield and forward lines, and pose a direct threat with his dynamism and work rate.
Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth / Ghana)
·Born: 7 January 2000 in London, England
·Nationality: Ghanaian
·Position: Winger, forward
·Senior career: Bristol City (England, 2018 – 2023); Bath City (England, 2018, loan); Newport County (England, 2018 – 2019, loan); Sunderland (England, 2020, loan); AFC Bournemouth (England, 2020 – present).
·Career stats: 269 appearances, 55 goals
·Catch Semenyo in the following match:
·Friday 15 August, 21:00: Liverpool v Bournemouth – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
Antoine Semenyo is set to be a key attacking catalyst for Bournemouth as they open the 2025/26 Premier League season away at Liverpool on Friday, 15 August. Already a standout in Andoni Iraola’s high-intensity, pressing system, Semenyo ranked near the top of the league for total goal contributions (11 goals, 9 assists) and shot volume last season – only Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, and Cole Palmer exceeded him in shots overall.
Versatile across the front three, he brings physicality and dynamism, capable of leading Bournemouth’s press and harrying defenders. Though Anfield presents a tough challenge, his persistence and pressing presence will be vital in unsettling Liverpool’s backline.
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