World Tour: Jean-Kevin Augustin in Poland, a failed tribute and radiant Sudan

Last week’s news was full of surprises, so a world tour is essential. Between exotic destinations and heroic performances, a look at the latest football news.

Sudan, two goals away from making history

During this international break, the eyes of many football fans were focused on the France-Croatia double match. A beautiful Argentina-Brazil, as well as an incredible Germany against Italy. But on the African continent, the World Cup qualifiers were in full swing and Sudan almost stood out.

On the fifth day of qualifying they were ahead of Congo, but above all ahead of Senegal, a historic performance which, if it had materialised, could have been a glimmer of history. The country in the throes of war saw in football a possible escape route, unfortunately the governorate left them behind Senegal. In 6 matches the Nile Crocodiles have a record of 3 wins, and 3 draws, literally still invincible in these qualifying stages.

Augustin new 9 from Motor Lublin

In the promising young category I ask for the PSG-trained striker, Jean-Kevin Augustin. Having participated in the U19 European Championships in 2016, he is part of the Mbappé generation. He managed to become the best player of the European Under 20 Championship and doubled the stakes by winning the title of top scorer (6 goals) of the competition. After a period in Paris, he landed in Leipzig, the promised land of young talents, and has since crossed the desert.

He bounced from club to club, gradually losing status, before finally ending up freed by FC Basel who did not want to repeat the attempt. If you saw the previous article about previous Ligue 1 players, Valère Germain’s career must have caught your attention, Augustin decided to imitate him. After a period of crisis, he finally found a buyer, he joined the Polish league. It is at Motor Lublin (8th in Ekstraklasa) that he will want to get back on track, a challenge that should be within the reach of the former great hope of the U20 Euro.

The Bulgarian homage that turns sour

Football is made up of controversies, provocations and news that get people talking. But the most surprising part still comes from a good intention, that of paying homage to a deceased player, a tribute that ultimately went wrong. This is the club FK Arda Kardjali, 5th in the Bulgarian championship, which obviously received very incorrect information.

The club legend, Petko Ganchev, he would pass the weapon to the left, which would result in a minute’s silence before the meeting. A moving minute but immediately denied by the former player who was in fact still with us, and in excellent shape. The club wasted no time and apologized with a statement released on their networks, who can still benefit from their former player.