Newcastle will wait until late in the transfer window before making a decision on an exit-linked player who could have a major impact on whether they're successful in the League Cup, TEAMtalk understands.
North Africa have produced a multitude of awesome playmakers over the years, but none left their mark on a World Cup like Morocco maestro Mustapha Hadji at France 98.
Nigeria's 1998 World Cup team may have flattered to deceive but at their heart was Jay-Jay Okocha, arguably the most eye-catching talent Africa has ever produced.