Southampton midfielder Sadio Mane dropped for being late.
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has led tributes to compatriot Steve Gohouri.
Ighalo says he is not leaving Watford.
Sunderland have bid accepted for Lorient defender Lamine Kone.
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Portuguese coach Paulo Duarte returns for a second spell.
Crystal Palace could be without winger Yannick Bolasie.
Chelsea hold talks with Montreal Impact over striker Didier Drogba.
Victor Osimhen, top scorer at the 2015 Under-17 World Cup.
Algeria international Riyad Mahrez has attracted interest.
African Player of the Year 2025. The 27-year-old beat Egypt captain Mohamed Salah and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen after helping club side Paris St-Germain to the French title and a maiden Champions League trophy.
Hakimi, who missed out on the top spot in 2023 and 2024, became the first Moroccan to win the award since Mustapha Hadji in 1998.
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