The 50 Greatest African Players of All Time

This article profiles the 50 greatest African players in history. In compiling into this list I have considered players from the last 100 years, both those who represented African nations in the international arena and those who didn’t, as well as those who played in Europe and those who didn’t. Cutting down an original shortlist that ran to almost 200 players was not easy, but considering... 

Team-by-Team Guide to the African World Cup Play-Offs

The second round of African World Cup Qualifying has come to an end and the 10 group winners have progressed to the playoffs. These hotly-contested fixtures will see five home-and-away ties, with only the winners advancing to the World Cup proper in Brazil next summer. The CAF qualifying programme has not been without drama or controversy thus far. A number of the continent’s “bigger”... 

Ranking the Top 20 Young Brazilian Talents in the World Right Now

This article ranks the finest young Brazilian talents in the game of world football today. The nation is a fine producer of excellent players, with a long history and a broad talent base to select from. Naturally, with a home World Cup on the horizon, a wide range of players are being considered for a spot with the Selecao. Not all of these youngsters will be in contention next summer, but those who... 

Ranking the Early World Cup 2014 Favourites Before the Season Starts

Media focus may currently be on the opening fixtures of Europe’s major leagues, but the recent swathe of international friendlies have reminded everyone of the looming prospect of the 2014 World Cup. This article ranks the six favourites for next summer’s tournament as they currently stand. Doubtless, the fates and fortunes of a whole crop of players over the coming months will alter this... 

6 Uncapped African Players Who Could Flourish at the 2014 Brazil World Cup

This article profiles six uncapped African players who have the potential to flourish at the World Cup in Brazil next summer. World Cup years always have the capacity to shape the landscape of international football. While legacies will undoubtedly be forged in the stadia of Brazil, new heroes will be discovered and fresh villains will be cast. Going into a major international tournament, national... 

Who Are African Football’s Answers to Messi?

This article chronicles some of the African players considered to have been the continent’s answers to football’s demi-deity Lionel Messi. Once upon a time, you couldn’t move for young hopefuls belaboured with a moniker likening them to Messi’s predecessor Diego Maradona. Stars like Javier Saviola, Pablo Aimar and Ariel Ortega never managed to emulate the former Albicelestes... 

African Players Who Could Be Set to Move This Summer

This exciting summer transfer window has already seen a number of major deals including African players. This article looks forward to five more superstars who may make a move in the coming months. Not all of these players are coming off the back of successful seasons, but all five have the capacity to influence the top end of competition wherever they may roam. This list also reflects the nature of... 

10 African Stars with a Point to Prove Next Season

The new season will soon be upon us, and in leagues across the world players are setting expectations for themselves and planning their own narratives for the coming 12 months. This article profiles 10 African stars who have particular points to prove in the coming season, for a variety of different reasons. Be they new transfers or young players keen to halt a stuttering momentum, expect all of these... 

Russia 2018: Guide to the Potential World Cup Stadia

While the footballing world fascinates and frets about Brazil and her World Cup stadia, Bleacher Report looks forward to a future tournament. In 2018, Russia are set to host the globe’s greatest sporting competition. While the nation already has an established senior league and a handful of good footballing arenas, an enormous amount of work is set to be completed over the next five years in... 

Keisuke Honda: Why Japan Star Would Be a Huge Hit in the Premier League

Keisuke Honda has long been linked with a move to the English Premier League. Having performed admirably at the recent Confederations Cup and coming to the end of his current contract, it may be that British audiences are getting a lot more familiar with the Japanese playmaker. Naturally, the summer brings with it reams of speculation and intrigue concerning the Premier League teams and their transfer... 

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