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3 Africans lighting up the Chinese Super League
African footballers are everywhere, lighting up the stages fortunate enough to have them. The Chinese Super League is not the least of them, as the competition has seen an increase of foreign imports due to the financial backing many of the clubs have. Here are three stars stealing the headlines.
Gervinho and Yaya Toure: Aging like wine
Former Arsenal forward, Gervinho and the four time African Footballer of the Year, Yaya Toure are the two Ivorian Legends back in the headlines again and warming hearts. Will the AFCON Winners and seasoned FIFA World cup performers deliver for their new clubs?
Abroad: Obafemi Martins to sit on the sidelines for the next six or seven months
Get well soon Obafemi!
Abroad: Nigeria’s Ighalo talks about life in China
"When I went there I was expecting a lower class of the league but when I arrived I saw how tough it is and said this is not what I had heard about.”
Is China becoming a Dream Destination for African Footballers?
Is China now the move for African players?