Through the ages, African footballers have also dominated the beautiful game with their passion, tenacity, and talent. From George Weah to Abedi Pele, our ranking is a continental celebration.
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With their track record, performance, and title wins for country and club, here’s our pick of the best African footballers in the game.
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