Yaya Toure of Ivory Coast and
Manchester City has won the
2013 BBC African Footballer
of the Year award.
The 30-year-old midfield
maestro picked the award
ahead of Pierre-Emerick
Aubameyang, Victor Moses, John Mikel Obi and
Jonathan Pitroipa.
“I think I've been nominated for five years in a row
and finally winning the award is amazing. I’'m very
happy as it is the fans who have given it to me - so
I'm very appreciative,” Yaya told BBC.
"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.
"Thank you to all the fans around the world who
continue to support me. It shows how much fans love
you and appreciate your job as well.
"It's something special because it's not the vote of the
manager or the club or the captain of the national
team, it's just the fans.
"When you have a lot of fans behind you, it's always
amazing. And I'm very happy as it is the fans who
have given it to me - so I'm very appreciative,”
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. Zambia’s Christopher
Katongo won the award in 2012.
Source m.goal.com/x/en-ng/news/4449937

What did yaya toure won last season that earns him this award mikel deserve this.....

I think the award is meant for outstanding player not how many title you won.

well deserved

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