Riyad Mahrez celebrates after scoring the first goal for Leicester ReutersRiyad Mahrez was sporting a shy, but warm smile when he arrived here with his teammates, ready for the Africa Cup of Nations. It is obvious the Leicester City player likes to look his best off the field too. When it comes to footballing philosophy, Mahrez’s way of life is simple: keep his fans on their toes. And even before some journalists could ask more questions, he was gone, the 2016 Africa player of the Year. Underneath his serene look, the will to succeed was evident in his eyes and so was it with his head coach, George Leekens.

Source: Standard Digital January 14, 2017 21:12 UTC