Austin Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu and Mikel Obi have been named
among the best African XI to play in the English Premier League (EPL).
The illustrious list of African football royalties was
announced at an event in Lagos on Thursday.
The “Premier League greatest Africa XI” was powered by SuperSport
TV and was decided by football fans across Africa.
Okocha, who spent four years at Bolton Wanderers, was the
highest-ranking Nigerian on the list in fifth.
Mikel placed ninth on the list. The 36-year-old won two
league titles, four FA Cups and one UEFA Champions League trophy during his 11
years at Chelsea.
Kanu was voted in 10th position for his exploits with
Arsenal FC, where he won two league titles and FA Cup trophies. He was part of
the Gunner legendary invisible squad that won the 2003/04 EPL title without a
defeat.
Didier Drogba was named the best African player in the EPL,
followed by Yaya Toure and Mohammed Salah who took the second and third spots,
respectively.
Others on the list are Sadio Mane, Michael Essien, Riyad
Mahrez, Edouard Mendy, Kolo Toure.
FULL LIST
Yaya Toure
Mohammed Salah
Sadio Mane
Jay Jay Okocha
Micheal Essien
Riyad Mahrez
Edouard Mendy
Mikel Obi
Kanu Nwankwo
Kolo Toure
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