Yaya Toure wins CAF African Player of the Year
时间：2012-12-29 05:13:51
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ACCRA, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Ivoirian and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure was crowned the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Best Player of the Year for the second consecutive1 time at an Awards Gala held at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Accra on Thursday night.
Toure beat fellow Ivorian Didier Drogba and Cameroun's Alexander Song to win the popular prize to honor African men and women who have excelled and contributed to the development of football in and outside the African continent.
"This night is so special for me," said Toure, after receiving the award. "Thanks to all of you, even my captain is here today. Thanks to everyone and we are happy for this award."
The three players received the Golden, Silver and Bronze
trophies2 respectively.
The 29-year-old midfielder played an immense part in
helping3 Manchester City win their first domestic championship in 44 years.
The CAF award is
bestowed4 purely5 on merit for exemplary contributions toward the development and
promotion6 of football on and off the pitch.
The annual event also
aspires7 to encourage and enhance the performances of sportsmen and women to maintain the high standard and quality of football administration and management in Africa.
The vote was
determined8 by head coaches or technical directors of the National Associations
affiliated9 to CAF.
Apart from the African Footballer of the Year, there were several other categories for the awards ceremony honoring some legends on the continent.
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