This week, the UEFA Europa League returns with matchday seven matches. For this Thursday, January 23, 2025, several posters are on the program with African players to follow. For this purpose, Africafoot presents to you the top 5 matches of our ambassadors not to be missed.
#1 Manchester United – Rangers FC
Coming off a defeat (1-3) against Brighton FC in the Premier League, Manchester United will approach this meeting with a vengeful spirit. In addition, the Red Devils will play at home, supported by their public. Currently seventh in the general standings of the Europa League with 12 points, Ruben Amorim’s men no longer have room for error if they want to stay in the top 8.
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Amad Diallo’s career path, transfer costs, remuneration and more
Noussair Mazraoui career path, transfer costs, remuneration and more
The meeting promises to be epic, since Rangers FC are right behind them in the standings with one point less. African players like André Onana, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo will be particularly watched.
Betting company 1xbet (you can download 1xbet here) offers the following odds for this match: Manchester United wins at 1.45, a draw is rated at 4.70, and Rangers FC wins at 6.35.
#2 Fenerbahçe – Olympique Lyonnais
Currently 4th with 13 points, Olympique Lyonnais needs a victory to seal their direct qualification to the round of 16. So, the motto for this match will be to beat Fenerbahçe, whatever the situation in Türkiye. Moussa Niakhate in defense and Ernest Nuamah in attack will contribute to making history.
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Ernest Nuamah’s career path, transfer costs, remuneration and more
Betting company 1xbet (you can download 1xbet here) offers the following odds for this match: Olympique Lyonnais wins at 3.45, a draw is rated at 3.75, and Fenerbahçe wins at 1.99.
#3 Alkmaar – AS Roma
With nine points, AS Roma is not yet safe for the play-offs. It will still take a lot of effort for Evan Ndicka’s club to reach the round of 16. For this seventh day, the club from the Italian capital will travel to the Netherlands to face Alkmaar.
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Betting company 1xbet (you can download 1xbet here) offers the following odds for this match: AS Roma wins at 2.17, a draw is rated at 3.48, and Alkmaar wins at 3.20.
#4 Eintracht Frankfurt – Ferencváros
For this seventh day of the Europa League, Eintracht Frankfurt welcomes Ferencváros at home. This final meeting is crucial for the Black Eagles, who must win to qualify for the round of 16. With the departure of Omar Marmoush to Manchester City, Frankfurt will have to count on Farès Chaïbi.
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This season, the Algerian player has yet to score a goal in the Europa League. In the Bundesliga he only scored once. However, its performance will be awaited. Betting company 1xbet (you can download 1xbet here) offers the following odds for this match: Frankfurt wins at 1.46, a draw is rated at 4.90, and Ferencváros wins at 5.90.
#5 Lazio Rome – Real Sociedad
This Europa League meeting will undoubtedly be one of the most followed this Thursday evening. This is a clash between two clubs where it is difficult to predict the winner, even if, on paper, Lazio Rome are slight favorites. The Italians, leaders in the general classification, have already sealed their qualification for the next phase. They will therefore play without pressure.
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As for Real Sociedad, they are 12th with 10 points and will have to fight to at least hope to reach the play-offs. In this duel, Boulaye Dia will be the most observed African player. However, Moroccan Nayef Aguerd will also be closely monitored.
Betting company 1xbet (you can download 1xbet here) offers the following odds for this match: Lazio wins at 2.49, a draw is rated at 3.08, and Real Sociedad wins at 2.98.
