I also agree that the international team calendar works against them. With all the travelling they have to do, you would need to be a superman to quickly adjust between rainy, wet and cold Britain and hot Africa and give your very best. It's not about African players' inability to adapt to a different style of play in England but the prospect of rotting in a system that has not been successful in the last decade. I do agree with the need to streamline the football calendar to allow some of these players to play for their country. Joseph Robert, USA The problem is not that the Premiership does not suit African players, it is the style of play of the English game.
African players start from a very young age to learn close and skilful control of the ball.
Hitting the ball 40 yards and hoping isn't football. Plan the game and keep possession because your opponents cannot do anything if they don't have the ball. African players thrive in Spain, Holland and Italy where skill is very important. The English teams should change their style of play. The bottom line is that the Premiership still lags behind European leagues in term of skill and flair.