Farai Maringa 11/19/19 Farai Maringa 11/19/19

League of Future Stars: Seven former French Ligue 1 players thriving in the Premier League

It may not be considered the best league in the world but the best players have and continue to come through its ranks. The French Ligue 1 is the league of legends.

Margaret Mandeya 11/19/19 Margaret Mandeya 11/19/19

Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of OGC Nice signals a more competitive Ligue 1 but they are no PSG

Billionaires continue to make inroads into buying out clubs in the French Ligue 1. Their investments may take time to bear fruit but their status as one of Europe’s least competitive leagues is bound to come to an end.

Dennis Takaendesa 1/14/19 Dennis Takaendesa 1/14/19

FT 2019 Preview: Could a change of scenery be on the horizon for SuperMario?

MB45 has been rather quiet in 18/19 by his standards. Surrounded by transfer rumors, coupled with the overly lambasted antagonistic nature of his personality, will Balotelli move on from Ligue 1 this month?

Dennis Takaendesa 1/7/19 Dennis Takaendesa 1/7/19

10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #1 Nicolas Pepe

Pepé tops our list out of respect. The Ivorian is burning through the French Ligue 1, and has been absolutely clutch for OSC Lille with 4 of his 12 league goals coming after the 75th minute of play.

Dennis Takaendesa 11/27/18 Dennis Takaendesa 11/27/18

UCL Matchday 5: Lyon's African cast set to slow Man City's momentum

Lyon is the only team to have humbled Manchester City to a defeat in the 2018/19 season. Can they do it again at home In France as the UEFA Champions League group stage draws to a close?

Dennis Takaendesa 10/22/18 Dennis Takaendesa 10/22/18

Is South Africa's Ligue 1-based, Lebo Mothiba underrated?

The 22-year-old RC Strasbourg forward spoiled Thierry Henry’s managerial debut by banging the second goal as AS Monaco lost 2-1. The young forward has largely flown under the radar, but sure looks like a real talent, and a welcome gift to the Bafana side.

Dennis Takaendesa 10/19/18 Dennis Takaendesa 10/19/18

Nicolas Pépé - The Ivorian wonder who owned Ligue 1 in September

The 23-year-old Ivorian who scooped the French Ligue 1 Player Of The Month Award. Yes, ahead of Mbappe or Neymar. Find out what makes the LOSC Lille forward tick.

Dennis Takaendesa 9/24/18 Dennis Takaendesa 9/24/18

Ligue 1: Out with Mariano, in steps Bertrand Traore

He started his career at Auxerre, got signed by Chelsea, loaned to Vitesse and Ajax in Eredivisie. Now he is at French Ligue 1 side, Lyon who are looking a team with bright talents such as Depay, Fekir, Dembele and Cornet alongside him. The 23-year-old’s chance to become a global phenomenon is perhaps now.

Tinotenda Magiya 9/6/18 Tinotenda Magiya 9/6/18

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.

Siphosethu Thwala 6/13/18 Siphosethu Thwala 6/13/18

Patrick Viera is the new OGC Nice Manager

Former Arsenal player and legend, Patrick Viera joins French side OGC Nice as their new manager.

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

FT Top 5 Young Players With African Roots: Kylian Mbappe [Paris Saint-Germain]

Mbappe is set to become the second most expensive player in the world, should PSG finalise a deal with Monaco in the summer. His father is from Cameroon and mother hails from Algeria. At 19-years of age, Kylian has enjoyed a shot career full of flair, titles and goals in the French Ligue 1.

Dennis Takaendesa 5/14/18 Dennis Takaendesa 5/14/18

South Africa: Meet the self-made Bongani Zungu buzzing in Ligue 1

Bongani Zungu utilised all his first chances that coaches gave him, impressed in every instant and achieved his dream of becoming a professional footballer. From Duduza, Dynamos, University of Pretoria, Mamelodi Sundowns, Portuguese Primera Liga and now French Ligue 1, Zungu battled injuries, frustrations and a whole lot to pursue a passion.