Birmingham sign striker Effa Effa for £100K
Birmingham City sign France youth international Chancelle Effa Effa from Le Havre.
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Notable Quotes
"I am very happy to be joining Birmingham City - such a historic club - and experience the Women's Super League."
— Chancelle Effa Effa , Athlete
"Chancelle is a player we've been tracking for some time and we're delighted to bring her to Birmingham City."
— Amy Merricks , Executive
"We're really delighted to have Ben and Mark with us."
— Hope Powell , Executive
Key People
Amy Merricks is the manager of Birmingham City.
Ben Chapman is the new goalkeeping coach of Birmingham City women's team.
Chancelle Effa Effa is a French youth international striker recently signed by Birmingham City.
Hope Powell is the director of women's football at Birmingham City.
Mark Beard is the new assistant head coach of Birmingham City women's team.
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Birmingham City sign France youth international Chancelle Effa Effa from Le Havre.
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