The competition for the Africa Top Sports.com Awards for the best African athlete of the year is intensifying, with Yaya Touré and Natnael Berhane engaging in an unexpected battle for the top spot. After initially leading the race, Yaya Touré, the Ivorian football star, has been surpassed by Natnael Berhane, the Eritrean cyclist.
The article highlights the rich sporting achievements of both athletes in 2013. Yaya Touré, a key player for Manchester City and the Ivory Coast national team, was the only African in the running for the 2013 Ballon d’Or. Despite not winning major titles, his stellar performances earned him recognition as a football star on the continent.
Natnael Berhane, the 22-year-old Eritrean cyclist riding for the Europcar team, achieved notable success by finishing second in the Tour of Turkey. Regarded as the new prodigy of world cycling, Berhane has demonstrated his talent in various competitions, earning him the title of the best African cyclist in 2012.
Readers are encouraged to participate in the poll and decide between Yaya Touré and Natnael Berhane for the title of the best African athlete of the year. The voting period extends until January 5.
The article also provides links to other categories in the Africa Top Sports.com Awards, including the best African sportswoman of the year, best African club, best communicator on networks, and the African sporting event of the year 2013, inviting readers to cast their votes in these categories as well.
