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10 Africans unsettled in the English Premier League: #10 Christian Atsu
The January transfer window is a few weekends away. In our anticipation and excitement of possible moves, we have taken to lay down 10 “unsettled” African stars in the English top flight, the Premier League. The final player on our list is another Ghanaian.
It may not look like it, but there is more to come from Ghana's Christian Atsu
Atsu has almost become a forgotten name this season, but still possess abilities difficult to forget. Checkout how English Premier League based Christian Atsu can revive his career.
FT Late Heroes Series: Cheick Tiote
We remember Cheick Tiote. One tough Ivorian who had drawers full of screamers like the one he scored against Arsenal in the 4-4 Premier League thriller. The legacy of the AFCON winner lives on.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: LW - Percy Tau [Mamelodi Sundowns]
Percy Tau is one of the most promising African players that still plays in Africa. He is definitely one to watch as his consistent performances with Mamelodi Sundowns in the South African PSL continue to garner attention.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: CF - Emmanuel Boateng [Levante]
Emmanuel Boateng of Levante FC is a young, talented, Ghanaian striker that is making a name for himself in La Liga after a standout performance against Barcelona FC.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: RW - Keita Balde [Monaco]
Keita Balde is a talented attacker and has a promising future for his club AS Monaco FC and the Senegal National Team.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: CM - Naby Keita [RB Leipzig]
Guinean player Naby Keita has been a standout player at RB Leipzig and will soon transfer his talents to Liverpool FC.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: CDM - Wilfred Ndidi [Leicester City]
The 21-year old midfield enforcer, Wilfred Ndidi, is as good as anyone you can get in his position and will certainly attract interest from bigger clubs with good performances for Nigeria at the World Cup 2018 in Russia this summer.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: CDM - Franck Kessie [AC Milan]
Franck Kessie of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Torino FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on November 26, 2017 in Milan, Italy.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: LB – Ramadan Sobhi [Stoke City]
Ramadan Sobhi of Stoke City FC will represent Egypt this summer at the World Cup 2018 in Russia.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: CB - Eric Bailly [Manchester United]
Eric Bailly of Manchester United FC has already established himself as one of the top center-backs in all of Europe. He also represents the Ivory Coast national team.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: CB-Chancel Mbemba [Newcastle]
Chancel Mbemba is a talented center-back for the future and currently plays for Newcastle FC as well as the DR Congo National Team.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: RB-Achraf Hakimi [Real Madrid]
Achraf Hakimi is a young talent at Real Madrid FC and will represent Morocco this summer at the World Cup 2018 in Russia.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: GK-Andre Onana [Ajax]
Andre Onana of Ajax during UEFA Europa League match.
Liverpool qualify for Champions League at the expense of Chelsea
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool poses for a photo with his Premier League Golden Boot Award after scoring his 32nd goal in the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield on May 13, 2018 in Liverpool, England.
Controversial Barton to become Fleetwood coach
The midfielder has been appointed the coaching role at the English club
