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Nigeria's Ngozi Ebere signs a one-year contract with top Norwegian Club
Another day, another Nigerian international on the move in European football. The 2018 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champs will stop at nothing in dominating the global football arena.
Vitesse, PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord opening academies in Zimbabwe?
Westerhof plans to usher in a new methodology to accelerate African players’ growth to global stardom. Dutch Eredivisie’s Ajax has done it successfully with South Africa’s Ajax Cape Town club. Could Zimbabwe follow the same path?
2018 CAF Champions League Final: North African date on the books
All the drama has been leading up to this moment. Esperance of Tunisia and Al Ahly of Egypt are going to war for the 2018 CAF Champions League gold. Make sure you watch come tomorrow!
2018 Women's AFCON: 3 Lessons to learn from COSAFA 2018
The 2018 Women’s COSAFA Championship was nothing less of scintillating team performances and a notch higher in terms of overall competition. At this rate, the longing for the 2018 Women’s AFCON will not be easily doused until the day (November 17) arrives.
FT Hidden Gem Series: Who is Tinotenda Kadewere?
The young Zimbabwe warriors striker is quite just a pin in the haystack of global football right now. But he helped Swedish outfit Djugardens to a an unlikely title, won the COSAFA prize with his nation and got signed by French Ligue 2 side this summer, Le Havre. What we see in him, we have seen in many other younger players that left a mark, he is on the up.
Is Senegal's Koulibaly the best CB in Italy?
It’s now time to have that tough conversation. As the FIFPRO World XI 55 nominee list rolled out and the mountain man in charge of leading Napoli’s defence is missing yet again, just how much underrrated is the Italian Seria A based, Senegalese?
Will Siphiwe Tshabalala succeed in Europe?
South African and ABSA Premier League legend has finally made the dream move to Europe at age 33. Does the former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder still has what it takes to leave a mark in Europe?
Post-Ronaldo Real Madrid: Can they compete?
Without the 40 goals a season forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, should you still have your money on Real Madrid to win something between La Liga, the UEFA Champions League or any silverware at all?
FT Hidden Gems Series: Despite AC Milan's troubles, will Franck Kessie succeed in Italy?
Meet the Ivorian, Franck Kessie. The 21-year old’s life at AC Milan has been far from ideal, but can he still make a major breakthrough in the Serie A and follow the footsteps of the likes of Kwado Asamoah of Ghana?
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
Pep’s oiled City machine is not too far from being Europe’s best
Manchester City may just win the EPL title again or even grab a UEFA champions league trophy. They are looking a team.
Relive the Weekend’s Best Moments: Mane Marches On
Iwobi and Sadio Mane on the scoresheet for Arsenal and Liverpool respectively. Nigeria’s Leon Balogun’s Brighton beats Manchester United on his debut
Relive the Weekend’s Best Moments: Iwobi’s shaku-shaku
Iwobi and Sadio Mane on the scoresheet for Arsenal and Liverpool respectively. Nigeria’s Leon Balogun’s Brighton beats Manchester United on his debut
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.
Do you remember the Ivorian, Gervinho? He’s back in the Italian Serie A
The AFCON winner and former Arsenal and Roma player is back in the Italian Serie A Parma’s books. The same time Ronaldo joined Juventus. Are we in for some serious fun?
Ivory Coast’s Zaha commits to Palace ending months long speculation
Wilfried Zaha will be staying put at Crystal Palace fending off interest from Dortmund, Tottenham and Chelsea after agreeing a new 5 year deal with club.
Moses will not be seeing the ‘promised land’ with Nigeria after international retirement
Chelsea’s Victor Moses announces retirement from international football at 27, after appearing 37 times for Nigeria, scoring nine times and winning the 2013 AFCON title with the Super Eagles.
Atletico Madrid fire warning shots with Super Cup triumph over Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid claimed the UEFA Super Cup after beating Champions League holders, Real Madrid, 4-2 in Estonia.