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Emmanuel Frimpong: The end of a chapter
For a long-time, the former Arsenal midfielder has had to play through the pain. Now, at the tender age of 27, the former Ghanaian international has decided to hang up his boots. Lest we forget, he has left us with solid memories created across his experience in the Premier League, Russian Premier League, UEFA Champions League, English Championship etc
Did Seri cut himself short by joining Premier League strugglers, Fulham?
Fulham are very much caught up in the relegation battle and face and uphill task to safety as far as the Premier League is concerned. Seri who could have been playing Champions League football or chasing some big European league title if he had only made the choice to, finds himself in the Whites’ predicament. Any regrets for the Ivorian?
Will Ivory Coast’s Jean Seri be enough for Fulham?
Ivorian, Seri is yet to hit his OGC Nice form in the Premier League. Fulham currently sit bottom of the EPL standings with a single win in 12 matches. How important will be the 27-year-old in Fulham and Claduio Ranieri’s turnaround strategy.
African midfield trio help Fulham secure a point against Watford
Here is our pick of the premier league weekend. Second half changes saw a midfield three with a Togolese, Ivorian and Cameroonian player propel Fulham to a valuable point against Watford.
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?
FT Top 5 Young Players With African Roots: Ryan Sessegnon [Fulham]
Ryan Sessegnon has Benin roots and currently plays for Fulham FC. He has appeared for England youth teams including their 2017 U-19 Euro title triumph. At just 18, he is the most talked about and sought after football name in England and some parts of Europe.
