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Union St Gilloise pursues Herve Koffi to replace Kjell Scherpen

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:50 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Union St Gilloise pursues Herve Koffi to replace Kjell Scherpen

Summary

Union St Gilloise is seeking a new goalkeeper after Kjell Scherpen's transfer to Ipswich Town. The club aims to bring in Herve Koffi on loan from Lens. Koffi, who previously had a strong performance with Charleroi, has not seen much playing time since joining Lens in 2024. He is looking for more first-team action ahead of next summer’s Africa Cup of Nations, contingent on Burkina Faso qualifying.

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Key Details

•Kjell Scherpen moved to Ipswich Town recently.
•Union St Gilloise is in the market for a goalkeeper.
•Herve Koffi played successfully for Charleroi before joining Lens.
•Koffi has rarely featured for Lens since his transfer.
•Koffi aims for first-team football before the Africa Cup of Nations.

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10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Union St Gilloise look to Burkina Faso international as replacement for Ipswich Town’s Kjell Scherpen

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With Kjell Scherpen having moved to Ipswich Town and the Premier League, Union St Gilloise are in the market for a new goalkeeper. According to LDH, the Brussels based side are set to bring in Herve K...
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