{
  "id": 3067205,
  "title": "Sunderland sign Ahoka from Royal Antwerp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/sunderland-sign-ahoka-from-royal-antwerp",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T16:50:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2ze3dz4jro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sunderland has signed 20-year-old Belgian midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp for a fee of 10 million euros (£8.6 million). The club announced that Ahoka has signed a long-term contract with Sunderland. Ahoka expressed his excitement about joining the Black Cats, stating that he is eager to work hard, learn from his teammates and staff, and continue his development. He said, \"I am very happy and proud to join Sunderland, it is a big club with great ambitions, and I am excited to be here.\" Ahoka is the Black Cats' third summer signing, following Belgian left-back Thomas Meunier and French right-back Dayann Methalie. Sunderland director of football Florent Ghisolfi praised the young player, saying he has shown \"very encouraging qualities for his age\" and believes Sunderland is the right environment for Ahoka to continue his development. Sunderland suffered a 2-1 defeat to Ipswich in their Premier League opener and will face Fulham in their next match on Sunday at 14:00 BST.",
  "summary": "Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros (£8.6m) fee.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sunderland signs 20-year-old Belgian midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp for £8.6 million.",
    "Ahoka excited to join Black Cats, eager to learn and develop with club.",
    "Sunderland's third summer signing, following Thomas Meunier and Dayann Methalie."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Sunderland sign Ahoka from Royal Antwerp",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/sunderland-sign-ahoka-from-royal-antwerp-3074150",
        "published": "2026-08-24T16:50:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}