Milkias Maekele is among the growing number of African cyclists with a professional deal, and the Eritrean teenager has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Biniam Girmay.

African Player of the Year — All-time men's winners. Samuel Eto'o and Yaya Toure are locked at the top of the all-time standings with four wins apiece.Mo Salah will have to wait at least another ...