Durban City FC have completed the signing of Mali left-back Alou Doumbia, who joined the club ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 23-year-old has been targeted by the club for over a year now and finally secured his services joining from Djoliba - where he established himself as a key figure at the Mali giants.
What happened?
Durban City FC have completed the signing of Mali left-back Alou Doumbia. The 23-year-old has signed a two-year deal with an option to extend by a further year.
Why it matters for Durban City FC
The signing of Doumbia brings much-needed quality to new head coach Khalil Ben Youssef’s squad who will be competing in the CAF Confederation Cup this season. The Nedbank Cup champions have been active in the market going into the new season with Kyle Jurgens signing from Stellenbosch, Tashreeq Morris, Bandile Shandu, Gaston Sirino, Gomolemo Khoto as free agents and Seth Green have also been acquired.
What comes next?
The team is currently 13th in the Premier Soccer League, with 0 points, 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss from 1 game, and a goal difference of -1. They are 3 points behind leaders Kaizer Chiefs in the title race. With the new signings, Durban City FC will be looking to improve their performance and make a push for the top of the table.
