Why is China attracting African footballers...

[HL]

Here's why:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18780903

[GazX]

Here's why:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18780903

One of the wider benefits for the clubs is that the acquisition of such high-profile African names could well have its advantages off the field.
"China is expanding rapidly in mining and natural resources in Africa," James Porteous of the South China Morning Post said.
"Perhaps the clubs also see opportunities to boost the marketing and political links between China and Africa in that regard."
But the financial benefits are also a big factor in attracting players to China.
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Off the pitch as a spin off, it seems as if trade & business relations between Africa & China may also benefit either parties.

http://www.givemefootball.com/premie...worse-than-mls
Drogba also revealed he hoped to develop relations between China and Africa in order to help develop his charitable efforts in his home continent.

"I want to help build a relationship between China and Africa. I think that's very important for the future," Drogba said.

[Jangle]

I saw some highlights of their league and the standard of play seems pretty decent. So is the J-League in Japan.

[Karl]

The opportunity exists for both sides to benefit!
Good salaries are paid...China wishes to advance as rapidly as possible towards TOP of THE WORLD status. Africa has abundance of good talent.

[Gamma]

had a chat with jimmy moss-solomon .... china thinks waaaaaaaaaay beyond that! GazX is closer to the truth IMHO

[HL]

'Africa has an abundance of good talent' ...and natural resources.

As stated above, China and Africa are looking beyond football...

My only concern is that when it comes to the abundance of natural resources...Africa must beware that " dem nuh 'share out them share"

[Karl]

You are right, boss! For the super-powers sports has always been more than the game(s)!