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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign global defensive end Valentin Gnahoua

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed global defensive end Valentin Gnahoua on Friday.

The six-foot-two, 235-pound Gnahoua spent the last three seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, who selected him with the first pick of the '19 European draft. 

Gnahoua, of Le Mans, France, appeared in 38 games, registering one tackle, 11 special-teams tackles, a forced fumble and blocked punt.

Before coming to Canada, Gnahoua, 28, spent two seasons (2017-18) with the Berlin Rebels of the German Football League. He had 47 tackles and nine sacks in 13 games.

 This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 17, 2023.

The Canadian Press

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