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Aubameyang vs Koulibaly: The fate of the furious
Napoli vs Arsenal in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final will be treated as a final by both sides. Even more interesting will be the Wakanda battle between Aubameyang and Koulibaly. Check out who we think will emerge victorious?
Are Africans peaking in the English Premier League?
The African football stars all over the world in premium leagues such as the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and quite recently the Chinese Super League, have been usually, a part of the pack. It however seems like they are starting to lead the pack as far as the English Premier League is concerned.
FT Sideline: Why has Aubameyang been so prolific?
The Gabonese captain has seamlessly switched to the Emirates stadium and has quickly become one of the Premier League’s most respected strikers. With 20 goals for Arsenal in 31 matches and joint EPL top scorer alongside Sergio Aguero this season, the numbers are starting to look like his Dortmund days. But what makes him tick?
FT Impact Player Series: The dynamic Mario Lemina, Gabon’s finest!
The former Juventus midfield found a new home at EPL’s Southampton. Because his club is relatively small, it has tended to narrow opinions about his contributions. The Gabonese international has the eye of the tiger in the midfield and a move away to a Champions League side or any other bigger club in Europe cannot be off the cards.
FT English Premier League Preview: Can Unai Emery Get Arsenal Back to Top 4
Replacing Arsene Wenger will not be an easy task, however, Unai Emery has won 10 trophies in the last 5 years, which is the most of any manager.
Arsenal win on Wenger’s last match
Arsenal’s striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang pictured before scoring his 10th English Premier League goal in Arsene Wenger’s last match for the club against Huddersfield at John Smith’s Stadium on Sunday May 13, 2018 in West Yorkshire, England.
Aubameyang scores but Arsenal’s woes continue
Arsenal’s striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang celebrates after scoring his 9th English Premier League goal in Arsene Wenger’s penultimate match for the club against Leicester City at The King Power Stadium on Wednesday May 9, 2018 in Leicester, England.
Bouna Sarr refuses to represent Senegal at the FIFA World Cup 2018
Other prestigious African players who have represented other nations
Abroad: The Batman, Aubameyang is in predatory mode
The batman, Aubameyang is in predatory mode