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Yaya Toure |
The 30-year-old told BBC Sport: "I think I've been nominated for five years in a row and finally winning the award is amazing.
"It's a fantastic achievement because I don't think there has ever been as many quality African players in top level international football as there are now: Aubameyang, Pitroipa, Mikel, Moses, Salomon Kalou, Gervinho... we have fantastic players. I also think African football is improving and that means a lot to us. And as an African, I'm very happy", he said.
The shortlist for the award was drawn up by 44 football experts across Africa, who based their choices on players' skill, technical ability, teamwork, consistency and fair play.
A record number of fans then voted for their favourite either online or by text message.
In 2013 to date, Toure has found the net 13 goals for club and country - a very respectable figure for a midfielder.
But I think Victor Moses deserve it too, considering his contribution at the africans nationals cup and outstanding performance that led to Chelsea move
ReplyDeleteCount down to see who wins Africa's best play of the year... I tip Toure or Mikel Obi over Drogba.
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