Yaya Toure Wins BBC African Footballer Of The Year 2015

Date: 11-12-2015 7:12 pm (9 years ago) | Author: Daniel Bosai
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Ivorien international, Yaya Toure has been awarded BBC African Footballer of the year 2015.



The 32-year-old Manchester City of England midfielder is now the the third player, after Nigerian living legends, Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha, to receive the honour twice.

Toure won this year's edition ahead of Yacine Brahimi, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Andre Ayew and Sadio Mane.

Shortly after receiving his award, Toure disclosed to the BBC that he is so proud to win it once again.

He said: "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 four-time CAF footballer of the year has now won that of BBC twice, having won it in 2013.

Posted: at 11-12-2015 07:12 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- bennieben at 11-12-2015 07:50 PM (9 years ago)
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Congratulation u truly deserve it bro!
Posted: at 11-12-2015 07:50 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- gogoman at 11-12-2015 08:20 PM (9 years ago)
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good for u bro
Posted: at 11-12-2015 08:20 PM (9 years ago) | Grande Master
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- freethinker at 11-12-2015 09:08 PM (9 years ago)
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HE DON'T DESERVE IT THIS TIME AROUND, THAT DORTMUND PLAYER DESERVES IT
Posted: at 11-12-2015 09:08 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- winace at 11-12-2015 09:34 PM (9 years ago)
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I think d politic in football is worst tyam dat of govt. Anyway congrats to him.
Posted: at 11-12-2015 09:34 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Oworen25 at 11-12-2015 10:02 PM (9 years ago)
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I think Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should have been the one in position to this award. Anyway they knows it better.
Posted: at 11-12-2015 10:02 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- Haso112 at 12-12-2015 06:05 AM (9 years ago)
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Hmmmm, dem carry this thing give you again? Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang clealy deserves it.. All my votes just waste like that.. Na wa ooo, Politricks everywhere...
Posted: at 12-12-2015 06:05 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- elchymo at 12-12-2015 07:24 AM (9 years ago)
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Toure doesn't deserve to win this year's award. He did not play anything... Roll Eyes
Posted: at 12-12-2015 07:24 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- osamabinladin at 12-12-2015 09:39 AM (9 years ago)
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Congratulation !
Posted: at 12-12-2015 09:39 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- DAMILARE100 at 12-12-2015 09:57 AM (9 years ago)
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No one but him deserves to win it. Congrat brother
Posted: at 12-12-2015 09:57 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- DAMILARE100 at 12-12-2015 09:59 AM (9 years ago)
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 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is clearly behind him in terms of performance and contributions to both club and national team
Posted: at 12-12-2015 09:59 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kp45 at 12-12-2015 04:20 PM (9 years ago)
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Congratulobia
Posted: at 12-12-2015 04:20 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- AmazingMarie at 12-12-2015 09:18 PM (9 years ago)
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congrats man.
Posted: at 12-12-2015 09:18 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- okatee at 12-12-2015 11:19 PM (9 years ago)
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damilare100 u jst lied, na bcus u no dey watch bundesliga na e mak u tok like dis. aubameyang deserve dis award dan yaya. sha politic dey d game no b new tyn.
Posted: at 12-12-2015 11:19 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Novic at 13-12-2015 05:13 AM (9 years ago)
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you are really a great fooballer and you deserve best in ur life time- congrat to this award. many more to cm ur way.
Posted: at 13-12-2015 05:13 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- akinmanchy at 14-12-2015 07:58 PM (9 years ago)
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Congratulations Toure
Posted: at 14-12-2015 07:58 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- zezprincess at 14-12-2015 09:54 PM (9 years ago)
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Waow,Again!,Congrats yaya,you truly deserve it,congrats once again.
Posted: at 14-12-2015 09:54 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- emma4love3 at 15-03-2016 07:26 PM (9 years ago)
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congrat bro
Posted: at 15-03-2016 07:26 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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