Yaya Toure Crowned African Footballer Of The Year 2013

Yaya Toure Crowned African Footballer Of The Year 2013

By HRH Princess Eugene Majuru , 10 , Jan 2014 in Africa Slider Sports

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The 2013 African Footballer of the year has been announced as 30 year old Yaya Toure who was crowned at the Glo CAF Awards In Lagos, Nigeria.

This is the third time for Toure the Ivory Coast midfielder who has now equaled previous records set by Abedi Pele and Samuel Eto`o

Pele was a winner from 1991 to 1993 and Cameroonian Eto`o was winner from 2003 to 2005.

“I am very proud and very happy to receive this award, but would also like to congratulate my brothers, John Obi Mikel and Didier Drogba,” the Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder said upon receiving the award for the third time.

Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel was the runner-up, while Ivory Coast and Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba came third.

Recent Caf Player of the Year winners
2013 Yaya Toure
2012 Yaya Toure
2011 Yaya Toure
2010 Samuel Eto’o
2009 Didier Drogba
2008 Emmanuel Adebayor
2007 Frederic Kanoute
2006 Didier Drogba

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HRH Princess Eugene Majuru

Princess Eugene Majuru is a distinguished author, historian, and media entrepreneur, and a direct descendant of the royal Mbari clan of Harare. As the sovereign custodian of Harare’s heritage, she has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting Zimbabwean culture, history, and traditions. Princess Eugene is the author of acclaimed works including Chosen, A Concise History of Harare, and Reclaiming Heritage. As the founder of News of The South, she leads one of Zimbabwe’s premier media platforms, hosting press conferences and providing insightful commentary on social, cultural, and heritage issues. Passionate about education, heritage, and civic engagement, Princess Eugene blends her royal lineage with modern thought leadership to inspire and inform audiences locally and internationally.