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Ex Ivorian footballer Kalou voted mayor

Former Ivorian international Bonaventure Kalou has been elected mayor of Vavoua, a city located in central part of Ivory Coast. The former Paris Saint-Germain, Auxerre and Feyenoord player was elected during last Saturday’s municipal elections where he stood as independent candidate. “I have a feeling of pride and I have an emotional thought for my […]

Riyad Mahrez wins BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016 award

Riyad Mahrez wins BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016 award

Algeria and Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez has been crowned the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016. Fans from across the world voted for the Algerian midfielder ahead of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Andre Ayew, Sadio Mane and Yaya Toure. Mahrez, 25, told BBC Sport; “It means a lot, it’s something big for African players so […]