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Five African stars, Sadio Mané, Yaya Touré, Riyad Mahrez, Mohamed Salah, and Samuel Eto’o have all lifted the UEFA Super Cup, proving Africa’s talent shines on Europe’s biggest stage.

The UEFA Super Cup is one of European football’s special trophies. It is played between the winner of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. It is just one match, but it brings together champions from the previous season, making it a big stage for players to shine.

Over the years, some of Africa’s best footballers have played in this match and lifted the trophy. They showed skill, hard work, and passion, proving that African talent can rule the football world.

Here’s a tropical celebration of the Top 5 African players who have lifted the prestigious trophy.

5. Sadio Mané (Senegal)
4. Yaya Touré (Ivory Coast)
3. Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)
2. Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
1. Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon)

Victor Osimhen has reportedly turned down one of his most determined suitors as his future remains unresolved heading into the summer transfer window.

Victor Osimhen has reportedly turned down Juventus, the club leading the race for his signature in the summer after Premier League clubs pulled out due to his wage demands.

Juventus interest
The Old Lady have had a long-standing interest in the Nigerian striker and with the expected exit of Dusan Vlahovic this summer, the Bianconeri identified Osimhen as the ideal replacement.

Signing Osimhen would be tough, given Napoli’s stance on selling to rivals. However, Juventus were said to be determined and willing to pay above his release clause if necessary.

Although Juventus were not named explicitly, an alleged Napoli official confirmed to Sabah newspaper in Turkey that the biggest offer they have for the Nigerian is from an Italian club.

Osimhen rebuffs Napoli
According to Turkish football expert Bülent Timurlenk, Osimhen turned down Juventus’s approach. He also made mention of the Nigerian’s high wage demands.

"Osimhen has closed the doors to Juventus,” he said, per GsGazette. “European teams cannot pay him much anyway. If Galatasaray wants to buy Osimhen, they have to pay Napoli 75 million euros.”

The claim about Juventus was also echoed by another Turkish football analyst, who revealed that Fenerbahce denied interest in Osimhen, adding that the player rejected Juventus.

"I asked 3-4 people from Fenerbahçe management and they said Fenerbahçe has no initiative for Osimhen. They all denied it. The moment Galatasaray pays 75 million euros, they will deposit the money without contacting Napoli and finish the job. They say the player has rejected Juventus. I think his chances of staying at Galatasaray have increased.”

Former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue has opened up on his life after losing nearly all his assets to his Oyinbo ex-wife.

Former Arsenal and Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Eboue has disputed claims that he has slipped into poverty following his divorce.

Pulse Sports reported Eboue was amongst a number of high-profile footballers who lost huge sums of money after their divorce.

In 2017, Eboue was involved in a legal battle with his ex-wife Aurelie, ultimately losing the case and ultimately forced to give up some of his assets.

Eboue was later quoted by Sunday Mirror, where he described himself as poor and homeless, a publication which went viral and triggered widespread reactions.

Eboue brushes off talk after being slapped with ‘poverty’ tag
However, Eboue has suggested that he might have been misunderstood following the reports that followed subsequently after his divorce.

“When [people] say Emmanuel Eboue lost everything, it’s not nice," the 40-year-old said, as reported by Citi Sports.

“Because I had a divorce [case] and they [court] said my wife won, they gave her all my properties – my two houses, money and the cars that I had in England.

“I wasn’t worried about it because I expected that she was going to use it to take care of my children.

“When they [court] said that, I was very disappointed… To be honest, for the first time, I was very down but after that, I prayed and forgot about all of that.”

Eboue's divorce happened when he was trying to pick himself back up from a one-year football ban after reportedly failing to pay a former agent.

“After that [divorce case], I left and returned back to Africa. I have my own properties in Africa and so I live with that," the former Ivory Coast international added.

“When I hear people say Emmanuel Eboue lost everything, I laugh. I have properties in Ghana, I have properties in my home country.

“I live very comfortably and I thank God. So when people keep talking and say Emmanuel Eboue doesn’t have anything, he can’t eat, doesn’t have a place to stay, it’s not true."