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Niakaté extends contract with SC Braga until 2030

Malian defender Sikou Niakaté has extended his contract with SC Braga until 2030, as announced by the club.

23 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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SC Braga announced on Sunday the renewal of the contract for Malian center-back Sikou Niakaté. The 27-year-old player has extended his agreement with the club until 2030.

Niakaté, who is recovering from an injury, thus secures his future at Braga for a few more seasons, according to reports from various sources, including Maisfutebol and zerozero.pt. The official announcement confirms the team's intention to keep the player in the squad.

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