Keyplayer - Ivory Coast - Boubacar Barry - Nations Cup winning keeper retires from football

Boubacar Barry retires from football

5 Mar 2019
Africa Cup 2019 Qualifiers - Nigeria - Captain left out of Super Eagles squad

John Mikel Obi captained Nigeria at the World Cup in Russia in 2018

5 Mar 2019
STARS IN ASIA - CAMEROON - Ex-Cameroon skipper Benjamin Moukandjo leaves Jiangsu Suning

Moukandjo captained the Indomitable Lions to their fifth continental title in 2017.

4 Mar 2019
National Teams - Burundi - Stars in Europe - Saido Berahino included in squad

Berahino has scored five goals in 26 appearances for Stoke City this season

3 Mar 2019
Stars in MLS - African representation bolstered by new signings

Significant representation for the continent whose numbers have been bolstered by several high profile signings.

2 Mar 2019
STARS IN EUROPE - Ivory Coast - COACH - Kolo Toure joins Brendan Rodgers' staff at Leicester City

Kolo Toure forms part of Brendan Rodger's new backroom team at Leicester City.

1 Mar 2019
NATIONAL TEAM - SENEGAL - Coach Aliou Cisse opts for youth in latest squad

Senegal have already qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

1 Mar 2019
Coaches in Africa - Confed Cup holders Raja Casablanca appoint Patrice Carteron

Raja Casablanca have named Patrice Carteron as their new coach.

31 Jan 2019
Africa Cup 2023 - CAF - Ivory Coast agree to host the Nations Cup in 2023

CAF President Ahmad met the President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, on Tuesday

30 Jan 2019
Stars in UAE - Ivory Coast - Wilfried Bony close to joining Al-Arabi

Striker Wilfried Bony has scored 38 goals for Swansea in his two spells.

25 Jan 2019

Stars in Europe - France - Keyplayer - Ousmane Dembélé

Ousmane Dembélé

Ousmane Dembélé is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward or right winger for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team. 

Considered one of the best players in the world, he is one of ten players to have won the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, and Ballon d'Or in their career.

He is well known for his ability to use either foot; a highly skilful player, he uses his dribbling and ability to perform elaborate moves to cut through from the left or right wing and score or create goalscoring opportunities for his teammates. 

The Frenchman is also an excellent crosser of the ball; moreover, his creativity is exceptional when in possession. 

Furthermore, his pace and intelligence make him a major offensive threat during counterattacks.

 

 

26 Apr 2026
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