6 Great African Football Players To Celebrate
Over the years, many talented players have hailed from Africa���������������������������achieving some of tremendous success in football.������������������ These African players��������������������ï”font-weight: 400;”>Maybe most of us are all eyeing the new generation of African stars���������������������������but the truth is that there were others before them.������������������ Players”font-weight: 400;”>Today, we remember and celebrate some of the ��������������������������� great Africa”attachment_2329″ align=”alignnone” width=”300″]
Celebrating the remarkable career of Samuel Eto’o, one of Africa’s greatest football icons.[/caption]
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Celebrating the illustrious career of Didier Drogba, one of Ivory Coast’s most revered football legends.[/caption]
Didier Drogba
Known for being all-time top soccer of Ivory Coast national team and his 300 goals in his football career, Drogba has lifted 4 FA Cups, 3 English League Cups,������������������ and a U”font-weight: 400;”>The Ivorian player���������������������������was named African player of t”attachment_2332″ align=”alignnone” width=”300″]
Celebrating the remarkable career of Roger Milla, a true inspiration in the world of football.[/caption]
Roger Milla
Roger Milla was the actual definition of do not give up on your passion.������������������ While the prime years of football might be between 27 and 30, Roger Milla���������������������������proved many people wrong. He appeared in the world cup at the age of”font-weight: 400;”>His consistency in football made him stand out among his colleagues leading him to be identified by CAF as the African Player of the Century and was also on the FIFA 100.
Honoring the iconic Gambian footballer, Alhaji Momodo Njie, affectionately known as Biri-Biri.Alhaji Momodo Njie
Famously known as Biri-Biri, the former Sevilla player was among the greatest from the Gambia. Staying with Sevilla FC when the team was in the second tier, Biri Biri was a vital player in the promotion-winning side in the 1974/75 season.��������ï”attachment_2330″ align=”alignnone” width=”300″]
Honoring the legacy of George Weah, the iconic Liberian footballer who transitioned into politics.[/caption]
George Weah��������ï”font-weight: 400;”>The former Liberian football turned politician has won the African player of the year three times with other notable achievements. Weah was involved in a community project at the peak of his football career and even after. He was also a UNICEF goodwill ambassador in 1997.��������ï”font-weight: 400;”>Which African player are you celebrating? Please take a moment to share with us in the comment section.
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