Mali were hoping to boost their national side with the addition of Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure. Doucoure, born in France and a representative of Les Bleus’ youth national sides from U17 to U21, is of…
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Africa’s lost generation?
African players wearing the national shirts of European nations seem to have become an accepted norm in football. This worrying trend that began during the middle of the 20th century looks to have gained much…
Capita: Angola forward’s Lille transfer saga far from over
Earlier in the summer Ligue 1 side Lille were praised for their bargain acquisition of young Angolan forward Osvaldo Pedro Capemba ‘Capita’ from Portuguese 3rd division side C.D. Trofense for only $337,000. The 18-year-old’s future is…