It’s a significant surprise!
The year 2013 witnessed remarkable achievements in African sports, with ten athletes competing for the second edition of the Africa Top Sports.com Awards. These athletes aim to succeed Daniel Teklehaymanot, the winner of the first edition. The current contenders are:
- Daryl Impey (Cycling/South Africa)
- Anthony Obame (Taekwondo, Gabon)
- Carlos Morais (Basketball/Angola)
- Didier Drogba (Football, Ivory Coast)
- Samuel Eto’o (Football, Cameroon)
- Yaya Touré (Football, Ivory Coast)
- Wilson Kipsang (Athletics/Kenya)
- Natnael Berhane (Cycling/Eritrea)
- Ezekiel Kemboi (Athletics/Kenya)
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Football, Gabon)
In a surprising turn of events, Yaya Touré, initially leading the race, has been surpassed by cyclist Natnael Berhane, as reported by Africa Top Sports.com. While Berhane currently holds the lead, Yaya Touré is making a strong comeback, suggesting a potential shift in the balance. The voting period extends until January 5, providing time for supporters to decide between the two athletes.
Yaya Touré, the sole African candidate for the 2013 Ballon d’Or, is a strong contender for African Footballer of the Year. Despite not winning major titles in 2013, Touré’s impressive performances, including qualification for the World Cup with Ivory Coast, make him a prominent football figure on the continent.
Natnael Berhane, aspiring to follow in the footsteps of Daniel Teklehaymanot, emerged as a cycling prodigy in 2013. At 22 years old, the Eritrean rider secured notable achievements, finishing second in the Tour of Turkey and earning recognition as the best African cyclist in 2012. Berhane’s accomplishments in various competitions highlight his potential to become a prominent figure in world cycling.
