YEN.com.gh takes a look at six African legends who, despite their brilliance, never played at the FIFA World Cup as Victor Osimhen joins the list.

Harry Kane believes England are "one of the favourites" to win next year's World Cup after his brace against Albania. The Three Lions secured a 2-0 win in Tirana to ensure they finished their World Cup qualifying campaign with eight wins out of eight.

RAMON MARTOS was raised on stories from his grandad about the time he marked the great Pele. And the teenager is now relishing his chance to make his own mark on the world stage. Almeria

Dondinho and Celeste named their first son Edson after Thomas Edison, one of the greatest inventors in history. His family nicknamed him ‘Dico’, but he received the moniker ‘Pele’ in school due to his mispronunciation of Brazilian goalkeeper, Bile.

Neymar and his father plan to acquire the Pele brand for $18 million, aiming to revive its global presence. The deal will be signed on 19 November, marking the anniversary of Pele's 1,000th goal.