CAF's decision to overturn Senegal's 1-0 victory in the Cup of Nations final has led to significant backlash, with the Senegalese Football Federation appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Left-footed centre-backs are a rarer breed, and Raux-Yao is a colossus of a defender now entering his prime at the age of 26. Having established himself as the most dominant aerial force in Austrian football, the centre-back has caught attention for his passing ability, too.
It's about having more desire than your opponent. You could see that everything was on the line for Benfica, and you couldn't see that for us, and that's a problem. Before the game, both teams had something to play for: us being in the top eight, and Benfica being among the 24. We saw it from Benfica, but you didn't see it from us.
Manchester United are interested in signing the talented young midfielder, and they are the strongest contenders to secure his signature. They need more physicality and defensive cover in the middle of the park, and Baleba would be an excellent addition.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi is considered to be the standout prospect in South African football for a generation and the nation's best chance of seeing a star at elite level in the next few years. Having made his international debut as a teenager, he was a leader for Orlando Pirates at the peak of the South African Premiership, becoming the second-youngest captain ever for the Buccaneers.