Keep Up With Global Black News

Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox.

5 famous people you did not know are from Mali

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 8:00am September 22, 2019,
Image result for Seydou Keita barcelona
Seydou Keita played to the Spanish side, Barcelona for 4 years_Photo: Zimbio

Seydou Keita

Probably one of the most decorated soccer players from Mali, Seydou Keita was a versatile midfielder who could play as both a central and defensive midfielder.

Born in Bamako, Mali, he moved to Lens where he started his footballing career. The move to Barcelona proved to be the biggest of his career as he won 14 titles between 2008 and 2012.

He made his debut at the age of 18 and appeared in seven Africa Cup of Nations tournament, winning 102 caps. His uncle, Salif Keita, played for Valencia CF and Sporting CP and was voted African Footballer of the Year once.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: September 21, 2019

Conversations

Must Read

Connect with us

Join our Mailing List to Receive Updates

Face2face Africa | Afrobeatz+ | BlackStars

Keep Up With Global Black News and Events

Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox, plus our curated weekly brief with top stories across our platforms.

No, Thank You