Hello

Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa

Ready to continue your informative journey with us?

Hello

Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features.

Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew.

From Arsenal and Barcelona to Djibouti: Alex Song has new goals

Barcelona new signing Cameroonian midfielder Alex Song (centre) poses with former Spanish football player Andoni Zubizarreta (left) and Barcelona's deputy sporting director Josep Maria Bertomeu (right) on August 21, 2012 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.

Photo credit: File | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Apart from wearing the colours of Arsenal and Barcelona, Song played for Bastia in France, Charlton Athletic and West Ham United in England, Rubin Kazan in Russia and Sion.
  • Meanwhile, Confederation Cup title-holders Renaissance Berkane of Morocco received a preliminary-round bye and await the winners between AS Kaloum of Guinea and Tevragh-Zeina of Mauritania.

Johannesburg

Alex Song used to play for marquee European clubs Arsenal and Barcelona. Now, he is preparing to line up with Arta Solar 7 of Djibouti in the Caf Confederation Cup.