Tag: Riyad Mahrez
Mahrez free kick knocks Nigeria out of AFCON
Riyad Mahrez curled in a free kick in stoppage time to give Algeria a 2-1 win over Nigeria in a tense Africa Cup of...
Mahrez becomes Africa’s most-expensive player in Europe
Riyad Mahrez is now Africa's most-expensive player in Europe following a £60m switch from Leicester City to Manchester City.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang previously held that title after...
Mahrez ends 10-day Leicester City strike
Leicester star, Riyad Mahrez, has reported for training on Friday 10 days after embarking on strike.
He turned up at the King Power for the...
Algeria crash out of AFCON without a win
Algeria have been eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a disappointing 2-2 stalemate with Senegal on Monday.
Islam Slimani twice gave the...
All you need to know about the 2017 AFCON
As the 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) edges closer, here's our guide to everything you need to know about the...
6 highs and lows from Glo/CAF Awards 2016
The 2016 Glo/CAF Awards held on Thursday was certainly the gathering of Africa's power players in the football business.
Leicester City and Algeria forward, Riyad...
Riyad Mahrez dethrones Aubameyang as African Player of the Year
Algeria forward, Riyad Mahrez, has capped an improbable year by clinching the 2016 Glo/CAF African Player of the Year award.
The 25-year-old saw-off competition from...
Mahrez crowned BBC African Footballer of the Year
Algeria and Leicester City forward, Riyad Mahrez, has been voted BBC African Footballer of the Year.
He saw off competition from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon and...
CAF snubs Nigeria in final player of the year shortlist
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has released the names of five players shortlisted to vie for its Glo-CAF 2016 African Player of the Year...
6 lessons from Super Eagles’ remarkable victory over Algeria
Nigeria recorded their second successive victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier thanks to a 3-1 win over Algeria on Saturday.
Chelsea duo, Victor...