Africa has long produced some of football's all-time icons, many of whom have taken their talents to European shores, writing their name front and centre in the history books.
Many of Africa's most joyous footballers have hung up their boots during the 21st century but there remains a healthy number of superstars from the continent who are still pulling up trees at the elite level.
Lauren was integral to both of Arsenal's 21st century Premier League victories, including lining up at right-back during the fabled 'Invincibles' campaign.
Thomas N'Kono was so good during Cameroon's run to the 1990 World Cup quarter-finals that he wowed Diego Maradona and made Gianluigi Buffon want to become a goalkeeper.
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