The African Footballer of the Year award, presented annually to the best African footballer, has been conferred by the Confederation of African Football since 1992. It has been included as part of the
Achraf Hakimi is the latest winner, having received the award in 2025
Salif Keita, the first player to win the award in 1970
Mahmoud El Khatib was the first player from Egypt to win the award in 1983
Roger Milla, two-time winner of the award given by France Football
Didier Drogba
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Didier Yves Drogba Tébily is an Ivorian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is the all-time top scorer and former captain of the Ivory Coast national team. He also ranks fifth f
African Footballer of the Year
…included as part of the CAF Awards ceremony since 2000. Samuel Eto'o and Yaya Touré have won the award the most times (four wins each). Two-time winner Didier Drogba is the player with the most runner-up appearances (four), most third place finishes (third), and most appearances in the top three (nine). The France-born…
Drogba in 2019
Drogba with Chelsea in February 2007 prior to a UEFA Champions League game with FC Porto
Drogba training with Chelsea in October 2007
Drogba and Arsenal striker Robin van Persie in March 2008