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FT's 10 Best Moments of 2018: #7 African Exodus to China
In 2018 Africans found a new home abroad, that has been in China. The 1.3 billion people of the People’s Republic of China were absolutely welcome to some of the biggest names in African football on both the men and women’s side.
Odion Ighalo does not fear for his life!
After a disappointing 2018 FIFA World cup campaign with no goals to his name or an inspiring performance as consolation, the Nigerian forward became more than just a scapegoat as death threats made him reconsider his career. Read full story here.
Do you remember the Ivorian, Gervinho? He’s back in the Italian Serie A
The AFCON winner and former Arsenal and Roma player is back in the Italian Serie A Parma’s books. The same time Ronaldo joined Juventus. Are we in for some serious fun?