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Accrington Stanley have signed midfielder Mo Sangare on a two-year contract after the end of his contract at Newcastle United.

The Liberia international, 23, had previously been at Stanley in 2020-21 but played only four games before the loan deal was cut short by injury.

Sangare, who attended school in Accrington as a teenager, never made a senior appearance for the Magpies.

"Mo is a good lad," boss John Coleman told the club website.

"He did well for us the first time around until an unfortunate injury. We think he'll have the capabilities to be a really good addition to the squad."

Sangare had a trial at Blackpool last season, featuring in a Lancashire County Cup tie against Liverpool. The move will go through on 1 July when his Newcastle deal expires.

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Accrington Stanley have signed forward Matt Lowe on a two-year deal from National League North side Brackley Town.

The 26-year-old has played for Brackley for the past six years after his release by Cambridge United.

"I've had a great six years at Brackley they've been brilliant," he said.

"I set myself goals every season of double figures of goals and assists and I've done that for four seasons so hopefully I can do it again."

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Danish goalkeeper Lukas Jensen has joined Accrington Stanley on loan from Burnley for the 2022-23 season.

The 23-year-old joined Burnley in August 2019 from Danish second division side Hellerup IK but is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Clarets.

Jensen made his debut in English football on loan at League Two Carlisle last season, playing four games.

"He will be a valuable asset and will challenge for the number one spot," said Accrington manager John Coleman.

"He commands the area well and could play for Burnley's first team one day."

Jensen is the third player brought in by Accrington this summer, after midfielder Mo Sangare and forward Matt Lowe.

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Accrington Stanley have signed midfielder Shaun Whalley on a two-year deal from fellow League One side Shrewsbury Town.

The 34-year-old previously played for Stanley between 2005 and 2008, and later joined Southport.

He went on to join Shrewsbury in 2015, where he made 257 appearances and scored 39 goals for the club.

"I'll try my hardest in every game and training session, and be as dedicated off the pitch as I am on it," he said.

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Midfielder Sean McConville has signed a new two-year contract with League One side Accrington Stanley to run to the end of the 2023-24 season.

The 33-year-old has become a modern-day legend with Stanley, making a club record 388 English Football League appearances, and scored 65 goals.

McConville made his debut during his first stint at the club against Bournemouth in February 2009.

"Sean is an outstanding servant to the club," boss John Coleman said.

"We know exactly what we get and he never leaves anything on the pitch, he gives his all."

McConville told the club website: "The biggest thing is I love playing for the club. I love everything about it, I love coming in every morning, I have got a relationship with most of the fans. I would love to end my career here."

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Accrington Stanley have signed defender Ryan Astley from Premier League side Everton on a season-long loan.

The 20-year-old has yet to play for Everton's senior side but has made eight EFL Trophy appearances for their under-21s.

He is Accrington's fifth signing since the end of last season.

"Ryan has got a good pedigree, he has represented Wales at under-21 level and has captained Everton's Under-23s," boss John Coleman said.

Accrington start the new League One campaign with a home game against Charlton Athletic on 30 July.

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Accrington Stanley midfielder Liam Coyle has signed a new two-year contract to remain with the League One club.

The 22-year-old joined from Liverpool in July of 2021 and has gone on to make 22 senior appearances for Stanley.

"It means a lot to me to sign this new contract," he told the club's website.

"I came in last season and I felt I had a point to prove, I had a year's contract and knew I had to knuckle down and work hard and do my best."

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Accrington Stanley have added striker Alhagi Touray Sisay to their squad before Saturday's League One opener.

The 22-year-old, know as Touray, has signed a two-year contract.

He joins from Welsh Premier League side Haverfordwest, for whom he scored 12 goals last season, and has also played for Aberystwyth Town and Grimsby.

"Touray has really impressed us," manager John Coleman told the club website. "He is dedicated and spent last summer developing his fitness."

Touray added: "I like to suffocate teams, be high, get on the ball, get physical if I have to, play and move - a bit of everything so I can help the team in many ways."

Accrington begin the new season at home to Charlton.

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Accrington Stanley have signed striker Enock Lusiama on a one-year deal.

The 22-year-old moved to England from Spain three years ago and has played non-league football with Darwen and Daisy Hill.

"It's exciting to get my first professional contract," he told the club website.

"I couldn't believe it when the gaffer said he was offering me a deal. I had to compose myself. It's a dream come true for me and I am buzzing."

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Accrington Stanley have signed former Nottingham Forest defender Baba Fernandes on a two-year deal.

The 22-year-old joined the Reds in July last year and made two appearances before being released in the summer.

Fernandes, who was born in Guinea-Bissau, could make his Stanley debut against Tranmere in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.

Boss John Coleman told the club website: "He's got the potential to come back with us and make the grade."