African footballers have made significant progress in recent years, winning over fans with their extraordinary talent, technique, athleticism, and tenacity.
African players have left an impression on Europe’s football scene throughout the 2022–23 season, whether it is in the renowned UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League, or the most recent UEFA Europa Conference League.
Bolanews presents the group of African footballers that will adorn Prague, Budapest, and Istanbul in the next few days.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
1.Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City and Algeria)
If the English side are to fulfill their dream of winning the treble, they might need a moment of brilliance from Mahrez against Milan, the Algerian has scored thrice with two assists in six European starts this season.
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2.André Onana (Inter Milan and Cameroon)
Cameroonian shot-stopper Andre Onana will have to be at his best to stop Haaland and co. from running riot and this season, he has made the most saves (44) in the Champions League.
UEFA Europa League
3.Youssef En Nesyri (Sevilla and Morocco)
The Moroccan is Sevilla’s top scorer in the Europa this season with four goals. A brace in the final against AS Roma from the striker could secure him a Golden Boot.
4. Yassine Bounou (Sevilla and Morocco)
The FIFA ‘The Best’ Goalkeeper finalist has been a mountain at the back for club and country this season. Sevilla could claim the Europa title if he manages to keep a clean sheet against AS Roma in Budapest.
5. Mady Camara (Roma and Guinea)
The Guinean midfielder will head into the final, knowing that he is under the stewardship of a serial winner in Jose Mourinho, who has under his belt, the UEFA Champions League, and the Europa League including the Europa Conference League.
UEFA Europa Conference League
6. Said Benrahma (West Ham and Algeria)
Said, has been a crucial player for West Ham, especially from set pieces, scoring two goals in the Conference League.
7. Nayer Aguerd (West Ham and Morocco)
The World Cup semifinalist, a key signing for West Ham this season has made the most accurate long balls (4.1) and clearances (2.9) per 90 for the London side.
8. Maxwell Cornet (West Ham and Ivory Coast)
Cornet has won the joint-most penalties (2) in the Conference League this season.
9. Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina and Morocco)
Over the past six months, he has defended himself against players like Kevin de Bruyne, Bruno Fernandes, Pedri, and Casemiro, thereby attracting interest from FC Barcelona and other European sides.
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10. Christian Kouame (Fiorentina and Ivory Coast)
Fans will be divided over whether to support Fiorentina’s Kouame or West Ham’s Cornet as they compete to become the first player from Ivory Coast to win the UEFA Europa Conference League gold medal.
11. Alfred Duncan (Fiorentina and Ghana)
The Ghanaian midfielder has only made two substitute appearances for Fiorentina in the UEFA Europa Conference League this season.
