Since former Liberian international and AC Milan striker George Weah won the Ballon d’Or in 1995, no other African men’s footballer has claimed the prestigious individual award. This is despite the continent’s continued contribution to world football, producing players who have excelled at some of the biggest clubs and competitions across the globe. However in 2022 Africa came close to winning it when Sadio Mane the Senegalese came out second, with Karim Benzema carrying the crown.. The question remains: what is preventing African players from reaching the summit of individual football recognition? Speaking in an interview with the Zambian Business...
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