Ivory Coast’s Yaya Toure is 2011 African Player of the Year
The Manchester City player beats Barcelona’s Seydou Keita and Andre Ayew of Olympique Marseille to be crowned Africa’s best
Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure has been named the 2011 African Player of the Year at a ceremony in Ghana’s capital, Accra on Thursday.
The Manchester City player, who has had an impressive season, edged out Mali’s Seydou Keita and Andre Ayew of Ghana to clinch the coveted football award of the continent.
Keita, who plays for Spanish giants Barcelona, came in second leaving the youngest contender Ayew of Olympique Marseille with the second-runners up spot.
Toure during the year under review helped The Citizens win the English FA Cup by scoring the final goal against Stoke City.
After leaving FC Barcelona, Toure has become one of the most valuable players at the City of Manchester Stadium with his impeccable ball control, recovery and his intelligent reading of the game.
He was also one of the key players in Ivory Coast’s successful campaign in the qualifying rounds for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with some goals to his credit. - http://www.goal.com
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