Match of the Day Africa: Top 10 - Who is Africa’s greatest midfielder?

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Is Yaya Touré a more complete footballer than his childhood idols, Abedi Pele and Jay-Jay Okocha?

The former Ivory Coast and Manchester City midfielder is with former Nigeria striker Efan Ekoku and ex-DR Congo international Gabriel Zakuani to discuss and debate the best African midfielders. Who will make it to number one in their top 10?

Top 10 Midfielders (A-Z)
- Mohamed Aboutrika
- Abedi “Pele” Ayew
- Lakhdar Belloumi
- Michael Essien
- Ahmed Hassan
- Seydou Keita
- Riyad Mahrez
- John Mikel Obi
- Jay-Jay Okocha
- Yaya Toure

Published on Monday, 17th July 2023.

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