List of 5 Most Promising African Stars in the Premier League

 

The English Premier League is regarded by many as the toughest league for players in Europe.

The sheer number of games each English team play in a season is much when compared with their European counterparts. In addition, players don't get a break during the December festivities like Messi, Ronaldo and Lewandowski. The toughness and intensity of the league could be intimidating at times for players- and coaches alike.

There are several African players in the Premier League but these 5 have the most promising futures:

1. Kelechi Iheanacho
                                 
Nigeria's youngster Iheanacho came under limelight when he won the Golden Ball award at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World cup. The striker has since then moved to Manchester City and at the moment has one of the best goal scoring records in Europe.

2. Baba Rahman
                                     
Baba Rahman is a talented defender for the current champions of England, Chelsea FC, and the Black Stars of Ghana. He played every minute for Ghana at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. They ended runners up of the competition, losing 8-9 to Ivory Coast in the final.

3. Sadio Mané
                               
Senegalese Midfielder, Mane, is a talisman for English club Southampton. He's caused trouble for big English teams this season, especially Chelsea. He has scored 14 goals this season and has several assists under his belt as well.

4. Mohammed Elneny
                                
Elneny plays for the Egyptian football team and Arsenal Football club in England.
He scored his first goal for Arsenal with an amazing strike in an intense Champions league game against Barcelona this year. He was later on awarded Arsenal's Player of the Month award for March. He also starred in April combining well with Aaron Ramsey, winning another Player Of The Month.

5. Victor Wanyama 

                               

Kenyan professional footballer, Victor Wanyama, is the first Kenyan to play in the Premier League. He currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Southampton. His performances saw him awarded the league's African Player of the Month for September, with him stating "It is wonderful being recognised as someone who has done well for his club."


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