Former Striker of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Yakubu Ayegbeni, has named his pick for the best African player in the history of the English Premier League.
Mohamed Salah and Didier Drogba among others are some of the few African players who have featured in the leagueSince the rebranding of the English Premier League in 1992, numerous players, particularly Africans, have gone on to leave their mark on the league.
From Austin Jay-Jay Okocha to Nwankwo Kanu, the Toure brothers—Kolo and Yaya—to Emmanuel Adebayor and Riyad Mahrez, several African players have made a lasting impact on what is widely regarded as the best football league in the Among these football stars, a few stand out as exceptional talents. Two players who have consistently risen above the rest are Mohamed Salah and Didier Drogba.Mohamed Salah looks dejected during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on April 24, 2024. Image: Andrew Powell.These two have often been hailed as the best African players to ever grace the Premier League and arguably among the greatest to have played in English football.
However, in a recent interview, former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Ayegbeni, shared his view on who he believes is the better player between the two."You cannot say Salah is the greatest African player to play in the Premier League. Drogba was something special; he was scoring for fun," Ayegbeni remarked., Drogba amassed impressive numbers in 254 appearances, 104 goals, 55 assists, two Golden Boots, and four Premier League titles during his 11-year tenure.
Salah, on the other hand, has so far recorded 265 appearances, 159 goals, 70 assists, three Golden Boots, and one Premier League title in his ongoing career in the league.in another report compiled a list of players with some of the most tempting release clauses in football.clauses of just over €120 million. However, despite Osimhen’s apparent desire to leave the Neapolitan side, one key issue remains a significant talking point: the release clause in his contract.
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