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A selection of FirstTouch's best football writing, brought to you by emerging journalists, collaborators, and fans.
FirstTouch’s Top 5 African Male Ballers of 2019
Worry not about the so-called snoozing and losing, we got Africa’s top male players for 2019 right here.
FT 2017/18 Best Africa XI: ST - Mohamed Salah
We saved the best for last with Mohamed Salah. Without a doubt, he is deserving of a place in any Best XI from the 2017/18 season. The football world is poised to see how he will follow up such a sensational season.
FT 2017/18 Best Africa XI: ST - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England.
FT 2017/18 Best African XI: CAM - Riyad Mahrez
Riyad Mahrez has gone from strength to strength since announcing himself in the Premier League with Leicester City a few seasons ago. The Algerian will not be playing in Russia but will not be short of any suitors this summer.
FT Best African XI: LM - Sadio Mane
Sadio Mane will look to continue his momentum from an excellent season with LIverpool as he leades Senegal in the World Cup 2018.
FT Best African XI: CM - Naby Keita
Naby Keita has been consistently improving as a two-way midfielder in RB Leipzig’s midfield. His standout performances have sealed him a move to Liverpool FC.
FT 2017/18 Best African XI: CDM - Thomas Partey
Thomas Partey had a breakout season this year with Atletico Madrid and is well deserving of his place in the Best African XI.
FT 2017/18 Best African XI: RM - Wilfred Zaha
Crystal Palace Player of the Year, Wilfred Zaha, is well deserving of a place in the Best African XI for the 2017/18 season. The Ivory Coast international is already subject to numerous transfer rumors after the season he had.
FT 2017/18 Best African XI: LCB – Medhi Benatia
Medhi Benatia is one of the best center-backs in Europe and just won the Serie A with Juventus. He will bring stability to Morocco at the World Cup 2018 this summer in Russia.
FT 2017/18 Best African XI: CB – Kalidou Koulibaly
Kalidou Koulibaly is one of the most in demand center-backs in Europe due to his consistent performances for Napoli in Serie A. He will look to continue his excellent form this past season with Senegal at the World Cup 2018 in Russia.
FT 2017/18 Best African XI: RCB - Hamdi Nagguez
Hamdi Nagguez will look to continue his excellent form from the 2017/18 season with Tunisia in the World Cup 2018 this summer.
FT 2017/18 Best African XI: GK - Itumeleng Khune
Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs and South Africa has had a standout season and is the Goalkeeper in FT 2017/18 Best African XI.
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.
Mahrez Admits Regret For Man City Winter Transfer Saga
Riyad Mahrez has regrets over how he handled matters in his failed move to Manchester City
Batman in Town!
This short piece takes a look at the arrival of Pierre Emerick Aubameyang in the English Premier League and how he can light up the league. It also gives mention to the contribution of fellow African players who have been performing well in the past few years.