Margaret Mandeya 2/27/19 Margaret Mandeya 2/27/19

Mali’s road to 2019 U-20 AFCON Glory

Mali clinched the 2019 U2O AFCON gold in Niger. Here’s how they made it.

Margaret Mandeya 11/21/18 Margaret Mandeya 11/21/18

Mali make crucial comeback as Ghana’s Black Queens suffer a shock defeat

The hosts of the 2018 Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana, are in danger of missing out on a semi-final place after being stunned by Mali. And more of the latest 2018 AWCON drama in this article.

Siphosethu Thwala 9/10/18 Siphosethu Thwala 9/10/18

FT African Legends Series: The ultimate "markswoman", Portia Modise

The 2018 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is on the horizon. We reminisce the career of some legendary women who have grace the field on the continent. The first ever footballer (male of female) to reach 100 career goals is up first. Do you who she really is?

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.

Dennis Takaendesa 8/19/18 Dennis Takaendesa 8/19/18

FT Hidden Gems Series: Remember the name - Adama Traore

Wolves winger Adama Traore is a talent with pace, power and skill of scarce supply. We think the 22-year-old born to Mali parents will light up the Premier League in the 2018/19 season.

Dennis Takaendesa 5/17/18 Dennis Takaendesa 5/17/18

FT Top 5 Young Players With African Roots: Ousmane Dembele [Barcelona]

The Barcelona forward has a Malian father and Senegalese-Mauritanian mother. He is also another big money signing plying his trade at FC Barcelona and has just won a La Liga title and Copa Del Rey cup with the Catalans. He is expected to feature in next month’s FIFA World Cup finals in Russia.