The winger is amongst many Premier League stars set to compete at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon from January 9.
Mahrez led Algeria to glory on the final edition in Egypt two years ago, with a 2nd-minute aim incomes the north African Desert Foxes a 1-0 very last conquer Senegal.
Here, AFP Sport highlights Africans who starred in the important European leagues.
ENGLAND
RIYAD MAHREZ (Manchester City)
He maintained his hot streak as the champions powered to victory at suffering Newcastle. Mahrez made it three successive games with a purpose as he netted within the 63rd minute. The 30-12 months-antique transformed Oleksandr Zinchenko's cross and became able to have a good time after a VAR test.
SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE (Villarreal)
The Nigerian scored deep in delivered time without work a Gerard Moreno assist to complete a three-1 La Liga victory for Villarreal at Real Sociedad. Success lifted Villarreal to eleventh, 21 factors in the back of leaders Real Madrid.
GERMANY
ISHAK BELFODIL (Hertha Berlin)
