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A selection of FirstTouch's best football writing, brought to you by emerging journalists, collaborators, and fans.
FT African Legends Series: Didier Drogba, the irreplaceable Chelsea legend
We reminisce the career of the former Ivory Coast captain that led Chelsea to their first and only UEFA Champions League trophy, FA cups and Premier League titles. He’s won it all, except for AFCON and FIFA World Cup. A late-bloomer who took Marseille and London by storm as fans watched his progression into a world-class box predator.
Five reasons why you should watch the upcoming AFCON 2019
Ever wondered what goes down in other soccer domains around the world other than the acclaimed English Premier League, La Liga, FIFA World Cup only to mention but a few. Here are five reasons why the AFCON will totally rock your world and is one such a tournament you cannot afford to miss.
FT Hidden Gem Series: Who is Tinotenda Kadewere?
The young Zimbabwe warriors striker is quite just a pin in the haystack of global football right now. But he helped Swedish outfit Djugardens to a an unlikely title, won the COSAFA prize with his nation and got signed by French Ligue 2 side this summer, Le Havre. What we see in him, we have seen in many other younger players that left a mark, he is on the up.
FT African Legends Series: Salif Keita, a forgotten hero?
We reminisce the days of “The Black Pearl of Bamako,” the player who scored goals for fun in the Ligue 1, La Liga and pioneered the conquest of the Major League Soccer for players close to retirement.
FT World Cup 2018: Tunisia's Tournament in Review
Tunisia exited the World Cup disappointingly with one win in Group G.
FT World Cup 2018: Morocco's Tournament in Review
Morocco played an attractive style of attacking football at the World Cup 2018 albeit lacking goals in decisive moments.