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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.
"Hosting AFCON 2019 good for Egyptian Football" - Mo Salah
Egypt’s adoption of the 2019 AFCON hosting rights may spell trouble for the rest of the tournament contestants as Egypt has already built a legacy on their home soil.
Liverpool's FAB 3 predatory reign is just getting started
Barcelona’s MSN came, saw and conquered. So did Real Madrid’s BBC with Bale, Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo. PSG’s MEN with Mbappe, Edinson Cavani and Neymar were priced to be the next looters capable of bringing the 2018/19 UCL trophy to Paris. But did Liverpool’s win over PSG on Tuesday twist the plot? The FAB 3 with its African roots in Mane and Salah really mean business.
Liverpool making the right noises – Thanks to the Africans
Man City are looking like they may be EPL runaway leaders once more. But last campaign’s UEFA Champions League finalists, Liverpool are looking quite sharp with their African talent on fleek
FT English Premier League Preview: Can Salah replicate his form from last season?
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring the first goal with Roberto Firmino during the Quarter Final Second Leg match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on April 10, 2018 in Manchester, England.
FT English Premier League Preview: How will Aubameyang fair during a full EPL season?
Pierre Aubameyang will look to continue his excellent form with Arsenal FC this season.
FT World Cup 2018: Egypt's Tournament in Review
We take a look back at how Egypt fared at the World Cup 2018.
FT World Cup 2018: Egypt with a surprise loss to Saudi Arabia
Egypt exit the World Cup 2018 with a disappointing loss to Saudi Arabia in their last game of Group A.
FT World Cup 2018: Russia continue victorious form against Egypt
Egypt one step closer to elimination with loss to Russia as Mohamed Salah makes return from injury
FT World Cup 2018: The Hopes of Africa Must Soar with the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia
After disappointing starts from Morocco and Nigeria, Tunisia must shoulder the hopes of the African continent at the World Cup 2018.
FT World Cup Summary: Heartbreak for Salah- less Egypt as Uruguay snatch late win
Mohamed Salah could only watch from the bench as Luis Suarez and Uruguay stole 3 points with a late goal in the second match of Group A at the World Cup 2018 in Russia.
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.