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Africa – latest Football news

The Football Freak brings you breaking African football news, rumours, analysis, predictions & previews! Special focus on African football players abroad and the latest transfer news and updates of African football players. All soccer news and updates from Africa, Africa’s hottest talents and the National Teams of Africa.

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The 17-year long drought has ended: Egypt will participate in the upcoming World Cup.

October 9, 2017 Martijn

The World Cup qualifications rounds are coming to an end across the globe, Africa isn’t no exception. While several big countries have been eliminated already – this isn’t the case for Egypt. After seventeen years […]

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Nigerians Abroad: #1 Kelechi Nwakali

September 12, 2017 Martijn

A returning series on our website: ‘Nigerians abroad’. There are dozens of Nigerians footballers who are excelling for their club – but aren’t receiving the acknowledgement they deserve. That’s where we, thefootballfreak.com, come in. The […]

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Kamohelo Mokotjo – The South-African prodigy who finally made his big break

July 7, 2017 Robert

After some prolonging years, the 26-year-old Kamohelo Mokotjo finally got what he deserves: a move to the English league. Championship side Brentford decided to take an well-educated guess and bought the South-African midfielder for just […]

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Manchester United to finally complete deal for 23-year-old?

June 2, 2017 Robert

It was one of the highest profile transfer rumours of the January window and reports have surfaced again this week that Manchester United will finally complete a deal for the 23-year-old Benfica centre back Victor Lindelof this summer. […]

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Talks Opened: Arsenal in transfer discussions to sign striker

May 23, 2017 Robert

The big question at Arsenal this summer is whether Arsene Wenger stays at the club or not. We tend to believe he’s going to get one more season and so his transfer program will remain intact. Latest reports suggest he may be in talks with a striker of real promise. […]

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Rumour: Manchester United to sign defensive Rolls-Royce for £60m?

May 22, 2017 Robert

Manchester United are pretty well provided for in the centre of defence but few would be surprised if they signed another centre back this summer to complement the burgeoning talents of Ivory Coast International Eric Bailly. […]

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Manchester United: All of Jose Mourinho’s Signings Since 2004 – who are the best 5?

May 3, 2017 Robert

You only need to look at his signings since he came to Manchester United to realise that he has a great eye for a player. He obviously has an excellent team of scouts and coaches working with him to sign the crème de la crème of world footballing talent.
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Manchester United’s Best African player of all time

May 2, 2017 Robert

Manchester United may not have flirted with players from the African content quite as much as some other Premier league outfits, but they have certainly had a decent share of footballers from this wonderful land mass over the years. […]

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The best African ever to play for Chelsea?

April 18, 2017 Robert

Africa continues to offer an increasingly prominent number of players to the Premier League as the pool of talent simply keeps burgeoning in the massive continent. […]

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Reportedly scouted: But is this highly-rated forward good enough for Liverpool?

April 13, 2017 Robert

Liverpool surely need to add to their defence this summer if they really want to mount the title challenge in the next campaign. […]

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