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12 African Stars Who Made Their Names In Africa

12 African Stars Who Made Their Names In Africa

Thulani Serero (began professional career at Ajax Cape Town)

On Thursday we looked at 12 African footballers that have never played professionally in Africa, and today we look at 12 Africans who made their names on the African continent, including four South African stars!

Click through the gallery to see the 12 Africans!

The likes of Samuel Eto'o and Didier Drogba are examples of African footballers who have never played top-tier football in Africa, while today, Europe is home to many stars who impressed where their talents were nurtured.

Our gallery includes four South African footballers, such as Bafana Bafana legends Lucas Radebe and Benni McCarthy, who began their careers in Mzansi.

Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny made his name on African soil with Ghazi El Mahalla Egypt, as well as new Premier League star Islam Slimani, who signed for EPL Champions Leicester City at the start of the season.

12 Africans Who Never Played In Africa

The likes of Zambian Kalusha Bwalya and George Weah are also in the gallery, with the Liberian being the only African to win the FIFA World Player of the Year award.

Are there any players currently playing in Africa that you would like to see head overseas? Let us know in the comments section below. 

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