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A selection of FirstTouch's best football writing, brought to you by emerging journalists, collaborators, and fans.
Is Sadio Mane Real Madrid material?
The 3-peat Champions League winners are undoubtedly in need of a fix. With Cristiano Ronaldo gone, goals and one man heroic performances have not been easy to come by. As Chelsea’s Eden Hazard has been linked to Los Blancos, we assess the Senegalese’s fit into the Spanish capital side.
UCL Matchday 3 Preview: After Salah and Co. struggled with Koulibaly, next up is the challenge of PSG's 'MEN'
The Champions League Matchday 3 is here. It’s no secret center back Koulibaly is in world’s best territory, as he prepares to rally his Napoli teammates who will look to upset PSG’s inform front line. Will the Senegalese reign supreme once more against another tough matchup?
English Premier League Matchday 8 African Roundup
We made sure you wouldn’t miss the chance to stay up to date with the latest action involving your favorite African players in the English Premier League by rounding up key events from matchday 8.
Ligue 1: Out with Mariano, in steps Bertrand Traore
He started his career at Auxerre, got signed by Chelsea, loaned to Vitesse and Ajax in Eredivisie. Now he is at French Ligue 1 side, Lyon who are looking a team with bright talents such as Depay, Fekir, Dembele and Cornet alongside him. The 23-year-old’s chance to become a global phenomenon is perhaps now.
African midfield trio help Fulham secure a point against Watford
Here is our pick of the premier league weekend. Second half changes saw a midfield three with a Togolese, Ivorian and Cameroonian player propel Fulham to a valuable point against Watford.
English Premier League Round Up: Matchday 5
Get up to speed with the thrills and spills of the English Premier League match-day six where all African players were involved.
FT Hidden Gem Series: On the rise, Senegal's Ismaila Sarr
The 20-year-old Senegalese’s worldie goal for Stade Rennais FC on the opening day of the 2018/19 Europa League competition made the headlines. He is definitely a player coming even closer to the limelight more so after an impressive showing at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. But how much do you know about him?
FT Hidden Gems Series: The short-gun, Ademola Lookman
He represented England at youth level but has now committed to Nigeria. His eyes will definitely be set firstly on making a mark in the upcoming 2019 AFCON tournament and proving that he can be regular for Everton in the 2018/19 Premier League season. But who really is Ademola Lookman?
France's second World Cup triumph a win for African immigrants everywhere
While the French should be proud of their World Cup triumph, the France’s multinational players haven’t always been received with open arms.
African Football 101: FirstTouch’s 8 points
This blog aims to provide insight on the landscape of football in Africa through the eyes of an African. It touches on eight key points that explain the state of African football targeted at those without enough exposure of what the beautiful game means to Africa.