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FT's AFCON 2019 Ultimate XI

It’s sort of a tradition to sum up the biggest performers of a tournament at the end of it. Here’s the best eleven from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations tournament who stood out for their nations and entertained neutrals. No one could have anticipated that the 21-year-old Algerian midfielder, Ismael Bennacer would headline it. Check out who else made the list.

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Winners and Losers from AFCON 19

As planned from the get go, there was only going to be one winner amongst the 24 AFCON 2019 finalists. Champions Algeria are the most obvious one, but who else achieved smaller wins that could set them up for a more successful future and who had a tournament they need to quickly forget.

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Who are the underdogs who could shock the world?

Leave aside the obvious; who might the whole of Africa and the world not see coming? We believe they are four other nations who could have a say in determining the destination of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations title.

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MLS Preview: Top 10 Must Watch Players Of African Descent - #6 Saphir Taider

#8 on our list, Saphir Tadier is fast becoming one the leagues’ most impressive midfielders and definitely one to watch in his second season in the MLS. Tadier boast an impressive CV having spent time at Inter Milan and Bologna in the Italian Serie A.

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10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #2 Houssem Aouar

Next up on our list is the 20-year-old of Algerian descent, a possible “reincarnation” of Xavi Hernandez who has been twisting heads and legs in the French Ligue 1.

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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.

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Ghezzal and Seri, two match winners to watch out for this Premier League weekend

It’s Premier League match-day six. Ivory Coast’s Jean Michel Seri and Algeria’s Rachid Ghezzal are some of the most recent arrivals in the EPL. Match-winners tags have been put beside their names in most discussions around their teams and with both of them facing opposition outside the top six this weekend, will they reign supreme?

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FT English Premier League Preview: How will Mahrez fair at Manchester City?

Riyad joined the EPL Champions, Man City in the summer. What more can the Algerian achieve under the mentorship of Guardiola? What effect will he have on the team still targeting UCL success?

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Aubameyang scores but Arsenal’s woes continue

Arsenal’s striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang celebrates after scoring his 9th English Premier League goal in Arsene Wenger’s penultimate match for the club against Leicester City at The King Power Stadium on Wednesday May 9, 2018 in Leicester, England.