Yaya Toure named African Player of the Year

Manchester City midfield powerhouse Yaya Toure has beaten his Ivorian compatriot Didier Drogba to be crowned African Footballer of the Year for a second time running.

The 29-year-old helped his country reach the African Cup of Nations final and was one of the key men as Roberto Mancini's side won the Barclays Premier League in May.

Barcelona midfielder Alex Song, who left Arsenal in the summer, finished third as the award was made at the African Football gala in Accra, Ghana.


Although Toure has not quite been able to replicate his form this season, his incredible power and tenacity helped City dominate games last term.

He grabbed six goals in the top flight including two in the penultimate match against Newcastle - which City won 2-0 and gave them a fighting chance of snatching the title from rivals Manchester United on the final day.