Riyad Mahrez

Riyad Mahrez scored the winning goal against Nigeria in 2019 AFCON semifinal clash. The Man City star revealed he was going for a low shot but realised Onyekuru would block the ball. He then opted for another angle which paid off.

Riyad Mahrez, Manchester City forward, has opened the lids about how his sensational move to London outfits Arsenal was frustrated in 2016 by his former employers Leicester City.

Gernot Rohr blames Daniel Akpeyi for Nigeria's 2-1 defeat to Algeria at AFCON 2019. Man City star Mahrez scored the winning goal that powered the Fennecs to the final of the championship. Algeria went ahead to win the title.

Riyad Mahrez's wife Rita was caught driving with both her legs on the moving car's dashboard. The 25-year-old model has been slammed by road safety bodies. Mahrez inspired Algeria to AFCON 2019 triumph in Egypt this summer.

Riyad Mahrez could be banned from ever entering Egypt after snubbing Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhy, in the closing ceremony of the Africa Cup of Nations 2019 tournament.

Odion Ighalo emerges sixth Nigerian star to win AFCON golden boot award. The 30-year-old scored five goals and one assist to win the award. The forward beat the likes of Mahrez, Mane and Ounas to the prize.