While the Champions League’s lustre and prestige mean it ranks higher than the Europa League, Thursday’s games in Europe’s secondary tournament see a cadre of top or ambitious sides in action.
Manchester United and Arsenal retain the ambition to play consistently in the continent’s premier competition while Jose Mourinho’s Roma leads a host of driven clubs chasing triumphs this term.
In this feature, GOAL previews Africa’s finest who could perform commendably and play a part in next year’s final.
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