Taking part in an interview led by the Spanish Football League, the legendary striker of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, Samuel Eto’o, has unveiled the names of the five best African players in history according to him.
If by humility, the quadruple winner of the African Golden Ball did not mention his name amongst, one would say, he drew up a rather subjective list citing the illustrious Yaya Toure, Didier Drogba, Abedi Pelé or Nwankwo Kanu and Victor Ikpeba.
Note that the former idol of FC Barcelona has however admitted that this list is necessarily tainted with omissions.
Names and positions of the top five African players in history according to Samuel Eto’o:
1) Yaya Toure
2) Didier Drogba
3) Abedi Pelé
4) Nwankwo Kanu
5) Victor Ikpeba
By Subiru Madina
That’s his personal view