He stated that he has always felt deeply connected to Mali, and the 33-year-old soccer player was even named after Mali’s emperor, Ngolo Diarra. According to Business Day, Kante earns around $25 ...

In honor of Ngolo Kante's birthday, we are celebrating his career at Chelsea as Europe's Finest Midfielder, Fiercest Competitor, and Chelsea's Most Irreplaceable Asset.

One Facebook user commented under the announcement: “Mali is so proud of you, N’golo Kante, as well as we Africans as a whole. Kudos to you, the true son of the soil, for your help.” ...