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Ranking The Best African Players To Have Worn The Liverpool FC Shirt

Liverpool FC have had many famous African players, but where do they rank? Dan Betts reports...

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Liverpool Football Club have a history littered with success.

From their incredible teams of the ‘70’s and ‘80’s through to the Premier League era which has continued their vibrant style of football – Liverpool FC are a huge club and an honour to play for.

The Reds won the Premier League trophy in 2019-20 and they are one of the most successful teams in the Champions League.

A huge number of players have pulled on the world-famous Liverpool FC jersey and Anfield have enjoyed many different heroes in the years since the English top flight became the Premier League.

Football is truly a global sport, and every respective nation and its players will have genuine aspirations to play in the Premier League – and one of the biggest teams in the world. From China to the Americas, to play for the club in front of the Anfield fans is something to aim for.

Africa has provided these shores with some truly excellent players, and Liverpool FC has been just one club that has benefitted. From current day heroes such as Sadio Mane, through to the recent past, the Reds have employed some of the finest the continent has had to offer – and some that the fans have wished to forget.

So, here are the best African players to have ever played for Liverpool FC, from the worst all the way to the very best. Which player can say they had the biggest impact from Africa? Read on….

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