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Premier League of nations: 113 different nationalities have played in English top-flight

Footballers from all four corners of the globe have long aspired to come and play in the Premier League. Former Fulham player Aboubakar Kamara was Mauritania's first Premier League footballer It therefore comes as little surprise that 113 of the 207 foreign FIFA-affiliated nations have seen at least one player grace the competition during its near-30 years of existence. Country …

Dean Smith has called on new signing Mbwana Samatta to immediately bring his quality to bear as Aston Villa bid for a third visit to Wembley in 21 months. After playing the last four matches without a recognised striker, Villa boss Smith will hand Samatta his debut for the second leg of his side's Carabao Cup semi-final at home to …

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain continued his fine form in front of goal by getting the winner as Liverpool saw off Genk 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday, meaning the Reds usurp Napoli at the top of Group E. It was far from a vintage display from Jurgen Klopp's men, who for a period looked to be in danger of dropping points …

Africa Cup of Nations preview, Kenya v Tanzania: Migne demands spirit after Harambee Stars' fearful Algeria display

Kenya coach Sebastien Migne accepts his players were "afraid" as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat to Algeria in their Africa Cup of Nations opener and urged them to show fighting spirit against Tanzania. The Harambee Stars conceded twice in nine first-half minutes as Baghdad Bounedjah and Riyad Mahrez found the net in Cairo to get Algeria's Group C campaign …

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