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Best African Footballers of All Time

The continent has produced some of the game's finest talent. Who is Africa's greatest football legend?

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Hakim Ziyech

Hakim Ziyech

Morocco's creative magician with sublime vision and technique.

Steady·Score +20
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Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah

Egypt's goal machine and Liverpool's record-breaking Egyptian King.

Steady·Score +20
03
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Victor Osimhen

Nigeria's explosive striker who fired Napoli to a Serie A title.

Steady·Score +15
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Nwankwo Kanu

Nigeria's beloved giant who won Champions League and Olympic gold.

Steady·Score +13
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Roger Milla

Roger Milla

Cameroon's ageless wonder who became a World Cup icon at 38.

Steady·Score +13
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Samuel Eto'o

Cameroon's prolific striker and multiple Champions League winner.

Steady·Score +12
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Didier Drogba

Didier Drogba

Ivory Coast legend and Chelsea icon who dominated European football.

Steady·Score +9
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Riyad Mahrez

Algeria's dribbling wizard and Premier League champion with Man City.

Steady·Score +8
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George Weah

George Weah

Liberia's legendary striker and 1995 Ballon d'Or winner.

Steady·Score +7
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Yaya Touré

Yaya Touré

Ivory Coast's midfield colossus and four-time African Player of the Year.

Steady·Score +7
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El-Hadji Diouf

El-Hadji Diouf

Senegal's controversial yet brilliantly skilful forward.

Steady·Score +7
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Sadio Mané

Sadio Mané

Senegal's electric winger who won PL, CL and AFCON titles.

Steady·Score -1
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