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Chancel Mbemba wins prize for best African footballer in French first division

Marseille and Democratic Republic of Congo international defender Chancel Mbemba won the 2023 Prix Marc-Vivien Foé as the best African footballer in Ligue 1. © RFI

The Marseille defender Chancel Mbemba was on Tuesday awarded the Prix Marc-Vivien Foé to hail his performances as the outstanding African player in the French top flight during the 2022/2023 season.

The 28-year-old headed a list featuring the 2022 winner Seko Fofana from Côte d'Ivoire and the Nigerian Terem Moffi.

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