Bournemouth returned to the Premier League for the first time since their relegation in the 2019-20 season. Although they started the campaign on a sour note with changes at the helm, the Cherries have managed to maintain their status in the English top-flight next season. Afrosport reviews the ups and downs of Gary O'Neil's team in the 2022-23 campaign. Best Player: Dominic Solanke The lanky...
Former Liverpool forward John Barnes says there is a lack of faith in black managers compared to white managers, citing the opportunities given to Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard. Lampard has had stints at Derby County, Chelsea and Everton while Gerrard has had spells at Rangers and Aston Villa, all in a short space of time. Black managers on the other hand have not had as...
African players have become part of the thrill and attention the Premier League brings each season and the 2022-23 season has seen a number of them display exceptional talents and qualities. Afrosport takes a look at five of the best performers this term. 1. Thomas Partey (Arsenal) The Ghanaian midfielder has been influential since arriving at the Emirates Stadium from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2020....
Two-time African Footballer of the Year Mohamed Salah made history on Monday night as he became the Premier League player with the most goals scored with the left foot after netting twice in Liverpool’s 6-1 bashing of Leeds United. The Reds were keen to end a five-game competitive winless run (D2 L3) since a 7-0 annihilation of Manchester United last month, in which Salah starred with...
Liverpool's Egyptian talisman Mohamed Salah and Manchester City's Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez are the only two Africans in the 40-man list for the Premier League Team of the Year for the 2022-23 season. Salah has been amazing for Liverpool this campaign with his contribution of 15 goals and seven assists in 30 league games while Mahrez has five goals and five assists in 22 matches for...
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