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African players to watch in the 202627 English Premier League: The continent's new generation takes centre stage

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Manchester United's Cameroonian midfielder Bryan Mbeumo celebrates scoring the team's second goal Ivorian forward Amad Diallo (R) in the English Premier League football match vs Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium on May 24, 2026. (Glyn KIRK / AFP)

The Premier League has never been short of African stars.

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