Football

Cheikhou Kouyaté left Senegal as a teenager to begin his football journey at F.C. Brussels. London 2012 was instrumental to his integration in the national team, followed by solid moves to West Ham United and Crystal Palace. His last years success at African Cup of Nations propelled him to the next level at Nottingham Forest. He is now gearing up with the Lions for the World Cup hoping to make history.

Cheikhou KOUYATE

Originals

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United States of America

Simone

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Sweden

Armand

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Mikaela

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Ilia

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Cheikhou

On 6 February 2022, something Cheikhou Kouyaté had waited a decade for finally happened. After 10 years representing his country at football, he had a winner's medal, as Senegal defeated Egypt to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on home soil.
The triumph on penalties was Senegal's first continental

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Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Final - Senegal v Egypt - Olembe Stadium, Yaounde, Cameroon - February 6, 2022 Senegal's Cheikhou Kouyate celebrates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany