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Quick Quiz On Africans In The English Premier League by HNIC(m): 3:46pm On Jul 31, 2009 |
See if you can score full marks in this quiz on African players in the EPL. Culled from the net 1 - Who was the first African to win a Premier League medal? 2 - Which African country was Patrick Vieira born in? 3 - From who did Liverpool sign El-Hadji Diouf? 4 - Which midfielder, who would later go on to play for two Premier League clubs, scored in Senegal's 1-0 win over France in the 2002 World Cup? 5 - Which African spent a time on trial at Manchester United, but was apparently turned away after a misunderstanding over some kit, only to move to the Premier League for an awful lot of money a few years later? 6 - Peter Ndlovu played for four clubs in England - name them. 7 - Lucas Radebe was apparently only signed by Leeds to help which player settle in? 8 - Tony Yeboah represented which country? 9 - Which African player once said in answer to the question 'What would you be doing if you weren't a footballer?', "Nothing. My family is very rich"? 10 - Former African footballer of the year Patrick Mboma had a brief spell at which English club? 11 - What is Jay Jay Okocha's real first name? 12 - Mustapha Hadji signed for Coventry in 1999, but what was the name of his Moroccan compatriot who joined him? 13 - Which Nigerian scored twice for Everton in the 1995 FA Cup semi-final against Spurs? 14 - Which manager - currently in charge of a Premier League club - brought George Weah to Europe? 15 - Fredi Kanoute was born in France, but which international team does he play for? 16 - Which player admitted to being 'sick to his stomach' when he signed for his current English club? 17 - Name the Nigerian Champions League winner who played for Ipswich for two seasons. 18 - Match the player to the clubs: Orlando Pirates (South African side), Bolton, Charlton and Ipswich (on loan). 19 - Which player went to court to try and gain Dutch citizenship - and therefore the chance to play for Holland - before failing and moving to England in 2006? 20 - Excluding Seyi Olofinjana (who may have left by the time you read this), Stoke have five Africans on their books - name them. |
Re: Quick Quiz On Africans In The English Premier League by Jarus(m): 4:54pm On Jul 31, 2009 |
Let me make an attempt based on what I know as I type now, without resorting to internet materials: 1 - Who was the first African to win a Premier League medal? No idea. 2 - Which African country was Patrick Vieira born in? Senegal 3 - From who did Liverpool sign El-Hadji Diouf? Lens NB: utaka replaced him at Lens 4 - Which midfielder, who would later go on to play for two Premier League clubs, scored in Senegal's 1-0 win over France in the 2002 World Cup? Bouba Diop 5 - Which African spent a time on trial at Manchester United, but was apparently turned away after a misunderstanding over some kit, only to move to the Premier League for an awful lot of money a few years later? Don't know. 6 - Peter Ndlovu played for four clubs in England - name them. I remember he played for Sheffield. Others I don't know 7 - Lucas Radebe was apparently only signed by Leeds to help which player settle in? No idea. 8 - Tony Yeboah represented which country? Ghana 9 - Which African player once said in answer to the question 'What would you be doing if you weren't a footballer?', "Nothing. My family is very rich"? LOL. . .This is hilarious. Don't know the player [b ]10 - Former African footballer of the year Patrick Mboma had a brief spell at which English club? [/b] Oh how can I forget this! 11 - What is Jay Jay Okocha's real first name? Augustine 12 - Mustapha Hadji signed for Coventry in 1999, but what was the name of his Moroccan compatriot who joined him? Isn't that Yusuf Safri or Yusuf Chipo? 13 - Which Nigerian scored twice for Everton in the 1995 FA Cup semi-final against Spurs? Daniel Amokachi 14 - Which manager - currently in charge of a Premier League club - brought George Weah to Europe? I don't know 15 - Fredi Kanoute was born in France, but which international team does he play for? Mali 16 - Which player admitted to being 'sick to his stomach' when he signed for his current English club? No idea 17 - Name the Nigerian Champions League winner who played for Ipswich for two seasons. Finidi George 18 - Match the player to the clubs: Orlando Pirates (South African side), Bolton, Charlton and Ipswich (on loan). Who could this be?. . . .bootiiiinnnggggg. . . . 19 - Which player went to court to try and gain Dutch citizenship - and therefore the chance to play for Holland - before failing and moving to England in 2006? Saloman Kalou 20 - Excluding Seyi Olofinjana (who may have left by the time you read this), Stoke have five Africans on their books - name them. |
Re: Quick Quiz On Africans In The English Premier League by Ibime(m): 8:25pm On Jul 31, 2009 |
1 - Who was the first African to win a Premier League medal? Bruce Grobelaar (before Prem). Kanu (after prem) 2 - Which African country was Patrick Vieira born in? Senegal 3 - From who did Liverpool sign El-Hadji Diouf? Lens 4 - Which midfielder, who would later go on to play for two Premier League clubs, scored in Senegal's 1-0 win over France in the 2002 World Cup? The wardrobe, Papa Bouba Diop 5 - Which African spent a time on trial at Manchester United, but was apparently turned away after a misunderstanding over some kit, only to move to the Premier League for an awful lot of money a few years later? Michael Essien is a thief. 6 - Peter Ndlovu played for four clubs in England - name them. Birmingham and Coventry, cant remember the others. 7 - Lucas Radebe was apparently only signed by Leeds to help which player settle in? I guess Yeboah 8 - Tony Yeboah represented which country? Black Stars 9 - Which African player once said in answer to the question 'What would you be doing if you weren't a footballer?', "Nothing. My family is very rich"? Mikel? 10 - Former African footballer of the year Patrick Mboma had a brief spell at which English club? Cant remember, but I remember that he flopped. 11 - What is Jay Jay Okocha's real first name? Augustine 12 - Mustapha Hadji signed for Coventry in 1999, but what was the name of his Moroccan compatriot who joined him? Chippo 13 - Which Nigerian scored twice for Everton in the 1995 FA Cup semi-final against Spurs? The Bull 14 - Which manager - currently in charge of a Premier League club - brought George Weah to Europe? The Viewer 15 - Fredi Kanoute was born in France, but which international team does he play for? Mali 16 - Which player admitted to being 'sick to his stomach' when he signed for his current English club? Drogba, the little bitch. 17 - Name the Nigerian Champions League winner who played for Ipswich for two seasons. Finidiblow 18 - Match the player to the clubs: Orlando Pirates (South African side), Bolton, Charlton and Ipswich (on loan). Mark Fish 19 - Which player went to court to try and gain Dutch citizenship - and therefore the chance to play for Holland - before failing and moving to England in 2006? Salomon 'kay-leg' Kalou 20 - Excluding Seyi Olofinjana (who may have left by the time you read this), Stoke have five Africans on their books - name them. Amdy Faye, Abdoulaye Faye, Sidibe, Diao, Sonko |
Re: Quick Quiz On Africans In The English Premier League by RSA(m): 8:05am On Aug 07, 2009 |
7 - Lucas Radebe was apparently only signed by Leeds to help which player settle in?[b][/b] Phillimon "Chippa" Masinga |
Re: Quick Quiz On Africans In The English Premier League by Phony200(m): 6:40pm On Aug 07, 2009 |
Michael Essien is A THIEF |
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