5 Best African World Football Coaches

In this article, Bleacher Report’s African expert Ed Dove profiles five of the best African coaches in football today. Nigeria boss Stephen Keshi profited from the heightened profile afforded to the African game during the recent Cup of Nations to highlight the dearth of homegrown managers testing their mettle at the top level of the continental game. Despite Frenchman Herve Renard’s victory... 

8 Reasons Qatar 2022 Could Prove to Be One of the Best World Cups Ever

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has been much-maligned already, despite there being over nine years still to unravel before kick off. Doubtless, the tournament will ebb and flow in popularity until things finally become reality in the Gulf State, but in this article, at this early stage, I want to have a go at exploring some of the positive things to come from Qatar’s successful bid, and some of... 

Why Asamoah Gyan Is the Right Choice for Ghana Captain

To even a casual observer of the African game, the title of this article, and the argument set forth herein may be, initially, a little hard to comprehend. How can I begin to advocate the lily-livered, Sunderland-dropout Asamoah Gyan as a potential Black Stars Captain? Indeed, at first glance, the striker doesn’t seem to have the constitution to be considered the leader for one of Africa’s... 

The Top 10 African Players in the History of the German Bundesliga

Currently enjoying a revival of sorts, and rivalling Spain and England as Europe’s finest league, the Bundesliga is awash with talented stars from home and abroad. As well as the wave of German starlets who are dominating the scene, players of African origin, men such as Jerome Boateng, David Alaba and Mame Biram Diouf are wowing crowds across the nation and carving out their own niches in the... 

10 Best Stadiums to Watch a Game in African Football

While the Cup of Nations 2013 showcased South Africa’s finest stadia to an international audience, the continent’s sporting architecture isn’t limited to the Rainbow Nation. Across Africa, one can discover footballing arenas that offer intimidating atmospheres, contribute to burgeoning cityscapes and present symbols of nationalism and patriotic pride. In this article, Bleacher Report’s... 

African Stars Still Alive in the Europa League

While the Champions League may return and once more steal the limelight and headlines over the coming weeks, the Europa League Round of 32 gave us some stunning scenes and glorious moments as 16 teams went home and 16 advanced one step closer to the final at the Amsterdam Arena. Of the sides still standing, 11 feature African players, and almost all of these teams rely heavily on at least one of the... 

Didier Drogba: An African Legend Under the Spotlight

I never imagined, back in the Autumn of 2004, that this young forward—the emerging figurehead of Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea revolution—would go on to be revered across the continent in such elevated terms. In truth, I was dubious about this broad, bustling striker who seemed to hit the deck at every opportunity; despite the odd flash of brilliance, there was too much of the theatrical,... 

Picking a Nigeria Starting XI That Could Mount a Serious Challenge at World Cup

After a first Cup of Nations victory in 19 years, and with ‘Big Boss’ Stephen Keshi committing his immediate future to the Super Eagles, confidence is high in Nigeria. Currently leading a World Cup Qualifying group containing Kenya, Malawi and Namibia—the national side look well placed to return to the World Cup, in what would be their 5th appearance at the international stage. Bleacher... 

5 African Nations to Steal the Show at the 2014 World Cup

The Afcon may have ended only recently, but Africa’s nations are already in the midst of a gruelling qualifying campaign that will see five of them claim the continent’s spots in Brazil’s summer showpiece. Only Tunisia have ever represented the continent at a World Cup on South American shores before (in the oppressive Argentina of 1978), but with African football ever increasing... 

5 Ivorians to Replace the Golden Generation

One of the key narratives to emerge from the 2013 Cup of Nations was the deterioration and the capitulation of the Ivory Coast and their much-heralded Golden Generation. The team has been afforded a decade of opportunities to right the injustices and inelegant exits of tournaments past, but have failed at every attempt…their latest elimination coming at the hands of eventual champions Nigeria. With... 

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