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Former Arsenal and Manchester City star, Emmanuel Adebayor, has identified the greatest African player to have ever played in the Premier League.
He stated that Mohamed Salah from Egypt surpasses Ivorian and former Chelsea forward, Didier Drogba, in this regard.
During an interview with Viaplay Premier Sunday, the ex-Tottenham and Real Madrid striker also praised Al Nasir forward, Sadio Mane, and former Ghana international Michael Essien as legends of the game.
Adebayor mentioned that he would travel for 10 hours just to watch former Manchester City star, Riyad Mahrez, and former Bolton Wanderers and Nigerian midfielder, Austin Jay Jay Okocha.
He acknowledged Kolo Toure, Mikel John Obi, and Yaya Toure as football 'greats.'
He referred to Drogba as 'the GOAT,' declaring that Drogba is his 'Premier League GOAT African,' but when Salah was brought up, the former Togo international remarked, “188 goals to date, and he’s still going strong.”
When asked to choose between Drogba and Salah, he responded, “For me, Mo Salah would have to be the GOAT.”
Who does Emmanuel Adebayor consider the greatest African player in the Premier League?
Emmanuel Adebayor considers Mohamed Salah to be the greatest African player in the Premier League, surpassing Didier Drogba.
What are some other African football legends mentioned by Adebayor?
Adebayor also mentioned Sadio Mane, Michael Essien, Kolo Toure, Mikel John Obi, and Yaya Toure as other African football legends.
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