YAYA Toure Named African best Footballer Again 
Ivorian Yaya Toure beat Nigerian John Mikel Obi and compatriot
Didier Drogba to win for the third time the prestigious CAF African Footballer
award.
The Glo-CAF Award ceremony which was held at the multi purpose
wing, Eko Hotel, Lagos Thursday night, was attended by who is who in the
African football family.among who is the caf president isa hayatu.
The current best African footballer yaya Toure was handed the
award plaque by the CAF President, Isa Hayatu while Nigerian popular artiste p
square dazzle football fans at the event
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Toure after the award
“I thank my family for their support and also congratulate John
Obi Mikel, who also deserved this award,” said Toure, who was a key player for
both club and country last year.
Other awards of the night were the National Youth Team award
which was won by the African champions, Nigeria. The award was presented by
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State which was received by President of
Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Aminu Maigari.
kelechi
Ihenacho Also named promising footballer of the year
Youth National award was won by current World’s U-17 champions,
the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria. The award plaque was presented by Gombe State
Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo.
Club of the Year award was won by the winners of the CAF
Champions League, Al Ahly of Egypt.
The CAF Fair Play award was given to Nigerian Football
Supporters Club and it was received by President General Worldwide of the club,
Dr. Rafiu Ladipo.
Coach of African champions, Nigeria, Stephen Keshi won the Coach
of the Year award.
The Most Promising Talent award was won by Nigerian youngster,
Kelechi Iheanacho.
Algerian referee Haimoudi Djamel won the Referee of the Year
award.
The duo of Frenchman Bruno Metsu and Moroccan Mehdi Faria won
CAF Legends award.
African Player of the Year-Based in Africa award was won by
Egyptian Mohamed Aboutreika.
The Egyptian legend beat compatriot Ahmed Fathy and Sunday Mba
from Nigeria to win the best Player based in Africa.
It was a fitting send-off gift for the 35-year-old Al Ahly star,
who has announced his retirement from the game.
CAF Platinum award was also given to Nigeria. It was received by
Chairman, National Sports Commission, NSC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.
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