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Tinotenda Magiya 9/24/18 Tinotenda Magiya 9/24/18

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?

Dennis Takaendesa 9/5/18 Dennis Takaendesa 9/5/18

Is Eredivisie's Top Footballer, Hakim Ziyech, the best African playmaker?

Meet Dutch’s best footballer. Is the Moroccan the best African playmaker now? We will be following in the upcoming AFCON 2019 qualifiers, UEFA Champions League and 2017/18 Eredivisie campaign.

Dennis Takaendesa 9/3/18 Dennis Takaendesa 9/3/18

Do the FIFA POTY Nominees hint at a new era?

It’s the first time since 2006 that Messi is missing from the the list of top three male footballers, an African makes the cut for the FIFA Best Awards since George Weah, unfamiliar goalkeepers contending the prime glove award and FIFA World Cup 2018 standout performers dominant. Is a new era in our midst?

Simiso Shabangu 7/30/18 Simiso Shabangu 7/30/18

FT World Cup Recap: Top 5 U23 Players From The World Cup

The standout U23 players from the World Cup 2018.

Dennis Takaendesa 7/22/18 Dennis Takaendesa 7/22/18

FT Post World Cup 2018: The Day Morocco Bullied Portugal

Morocco completely took the game to Portugal and dominated the game despite losing out 1-0 in a Group B FIFA World Cup clash in Russia 2018.

Dennis Takaendesa 6/21/18 Dennis Takaendesa 6/21/18

FT World Cup 2018: Morocco could not find a solution against Portugal

Morocco will exit after the group stage of the World Cup after losing 1-0 to Portugal courtesy of Cristiano Ronaldo’s 4th minute header.

Dennis Takaendesa 6/15/18 Dennis Takaendesa 6/15/18

FT World Cup 2018: Africa Has Arrived - Senegal

Sadio Mane will look to lead the pride of the Teranga Lions to an applaudable World Cup campaign for the whole continent.

Dennis Takaendesa 6/14/18 Dennis Takaendesa 6/14/18

FT World Cup 2018: Africa Has Arrived - Morocco

Morocco would do well to reach the Round-of-16 in Russia. Could we possibly be treated to a major upset by the Atlas Lions?

Tinotenda Magiya 6/14/18 Tinotenda Magiya 6/14/18

FT World Cup 2018: Africa Has Arrived - Egypt

Will Mohamed Salah be able to inspire a knockout appearance for Egypt?

Dennis Takaendesa 3/14/18 Dennis Takaendesa 3/14/18

Russia 2018: Egypt target Portugal scalp, Lions of Teranga face South Korea

Egypt full of confidence ahead of their date with Portugal this summer