Sadio Mané (left) with Mohamed Salah in 2018 when both played for Liverpool.
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The Caf African Player of the Year is named on 21 July – but it’s only one of eight trophies being handed out.
Nigeria supporters cheer after their team wins their group - but would crash out in the next match.
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Because of the growing fame of African football stars, the tournament is now watched in more than 160 countries worldwide.
Cameroon’s Roger Milla held aloft at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy.
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Will an African nation ever win the Football World Cup? Key moments in past tournaments offer hope – and a warning that the continent needs to invest in the game.