Nigeria’s soccer Super Eagles take flight
Over the years, Nigeria’s national football team – the Super Eagles – have given Nigerians plenty of reasons to rejoice. Michael Renouf looks fondly back on their triumphs
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Polishing African sporting diamonds
Too many talented African sports players never get the chance to bloom, but one company is helping African talent to realise its full potential. New African reports
Zizou the incredible
As a player, Zinedine Zidane was one of the greatest. So how does he fare as a manager? Michael Renouf provides the answers
Bayern’s prince in waiting – Alphonso Davies
Since becoming the youngest player to appear for Canada at the age of 16, Ghana-born Alphonso Davies has made his mark at Bayern Munich. Michael …
Top Gunner Aubameyang
Continuing our popular series on African soccer stars playing in the European top-flight leagues, Michael Renouf focuses on Arsenal and Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
N’Golo Kanté – playmaker supreme
A member of two Premiership winning teams, N’Golo Kanté is the sort of midfielder who helps other players to shine further forward. Michael Renouf looks at the development of his career