Manchester City star, Yaya Toure has won the BBC African Footballer of the year award. He defeated Yacine Brahimi, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Andre Ayew and Sadio Mane to clinch the coveted prize in London. He has also joined the likes of Kanu Nwankwo.
and Jay Jay Okocha who have won the award twice, having won it in 2013.
and Jay Jay Okocha who have won the award twice, having won it in 2013.
"I am very proud. To receive this dedication from the fans is unbelievable. Also I want to pay tribute to the other nominees. African football is growing up, becoming much better and we have fantastic young players coming through now. I am delighted and very happy. And as an African player, I want to lead all my younger brothers to be successful in the future. When I was a kid I was always dreaming of being an important player. I have sacrificed a lot. I will continue to try to win a trophy every year, I will fight to win a personal trophy." The Ivorian told BB
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