One of the popular debate around the World of Sports is on the topic; Who is the Greatest of All Time (GOAT)?
Photo: Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto’o
The debate is popular in the Basketball, with many Basketball lovers saying Michael Jordan was the greatest while others stick out their neck for Kobe Bryant and so on.
In same vane, Football lovers have also debated over who the greatest player of all time should be, with many choosing Messi, Ronaldo, Ronaldo De Lima, Maradona etc.
The focus of this article is particularly on who the Greatest of all Time is in Africa.
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According to trophy stats provided by sokkaa, here are some the African Legends with the most trophies. Take a look at these numbers and tell us who your Greatest Player of all Time is in Africa.
7. Kolo Toure
Photo: Kolo Toure (I.G)
The Ivorian who played for Arsenal, Liverpool FC and Scottish side Celtic, before retirement has an enviable collection of trophies. He was a member of the Arsenal invisible side that took the EPL by storm and won the Title without suffering a single loss. He played primarily as a centre half.
Trophies: 10
1. 2 EPL titles
2. 2 FA cup titles
3. 2 Scottish Premiership title with Celtic
4. 1 Scottish cup with Celtic
5. 2 FA community shields.
6. 1 AFCON title with Ivory coast
6. Mikel Obi
The Nigeria International, joined Chelsea FC in 2006 and went on to become an integral member of the squad and winning every trophy that was there to win except for the FIFA Club World cup trophy.
He spent 11 years at the club and is considered by some Nigerian Chelsea supporters as a Legend for the club.
Trophies: 12
1. 2 Premiership titles with Chelsea
2. 4 FA cup titles with Chelsea
3. 2 League cups
4. 1. FA Community shield
5. 1 UEFA Champions League title
6. 1 UEFA Europa League title
7. 1 AFCON title with Nigeria in 2013
5. Michael Essien
The former Ghana International enjoyed his successful spell at Lyon and Chelsea even though he was also loaned to Spanish Giants Real Madrid and Italian side AC Millan at some point in his Career.
Trophies: 13
1. 2 Premiership titles with Chelsea
2. 2 Ligue 1 titles with Lyon
3. 4 FA cup titles
4. 1 League cup with Chelsea
5. 1 FA community shield
6. 1 UEFA Champions League title
7. 2 Trophee Des Champion with Lyon
4. Kanu Nwankwo
Photocredit: Kanu official I.G handle
Kanu Nwankwo came into limelight in the early 90s and became popular with many after his exploits with the Nigeria Olympic team that won gold at the Atlanta 96 Olympics. He represented Ajax, Arsenal Intermillan and Portsmouth amongst others.
Trophies: 13
1. 3 Eredivisie titles with Ajax
2. 1 UEFA Champions League title with Ajax
3. 1 UEFA super cup
4. 1 International cup
5. 1 UEFA cup
6. 2 Premiership titles with Arsenal
7. 3 FA cup titles 2 with Arsenal and 1 with Portsmouth
8. 1 Olympic Gold medal with Nigeria
3. Yaya Toure
Photo: Yaya Toure and Teammates
Yaya Toure played for Olympiacos in 2006, until Barcelona signed him up and since then the player have amassed so much titles to his name. He had a wonderful spell at Manchester City where he netted 20+ goals in a record breaking season for him in 2013.
Trophies: 16
1. 6 league titles; 1 Super league title with Olympiacos, 2 with Barcelona and 3 with Manchester City.
2. 1 UEFA Champions League title
3. 1 FIFA Club World cup
4. 1 Super Copa Des Espana
5. 1 Copa del rey title
6. 2 League cups
7. 1 FA community shield
8. 1 AFCON title with Ivory coast
9. 1 Greek cup
10. 1 UEFA super cup
2. Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba, an Ivorian started his career at French side Le mans before joining Marseille but it was at Chelsea that the African became a popular figure in the World of Football.
Trophies: 17
1. 4 Premier League titles
2. 4 FA cup titles
3. 3 League cups
4. 2 FA community shield
5. 1 UEFA Champions League title
6. 1 Super Ligue title with Galatasaray
7. 1 TFF Super Kupa with Galatasaray
8. 1 AFCON title with Ivory coast
1. Samuel Eto’o
Samuel Eto’o started his career at Mallorca, he was well know for the time spent at Barcelona and Intermillan. Where he won the UEFA Champions League title and several League titles. He also won the AFCON title with the Cameroon National team. He also played for Chelsea FC and had several spells in Turkey.
Trophies: 18
1. 1 Copa Del Rey title with Mallorca
2. 3 La Liga titles with Barcelona
3. 2 super Copa des Espana
4. 3 UEFA Champions League titles
5. 1 Serie A title
6. 2 Coppa Italia
7. 1 FIFA Club World cup
8. 2 AFCON titles with Cameroon
9. 1 Olympic Gold medal
With all the trophies won by each player listed above, who do you think should be considered the Greatest of all Time?
Leave a comment below, let’s hear your opinion.