In today’s highly anticipated clash between Manchester City and Chelsea in the Premier League’s 24th round, all eyes are on the African players who will be key figures in the match. Notably, both teams boast captains who are prominent African footballers: Samuel Eto’o for Chelsea and Yaya Touré for Manchester City.
Together, Eto’o and Touré have amassed a total of 7 “Best CAF Player” awards, with Touré recently clinching his latest title in Lagos. Touré is just one award shy of Eto’o’s record of 4 “African Golden Ball” titles. However, it’s Touré who has been dominating in England for the past three years.
Eto’o, who has already scored 15 goals this season, is enjoying his best season in England yet. With Chelsea marching towards the title, Eto’o will be instrumental in the team’s quest for victory against City. His performance against Manchester United earlier in January showcased his prowess, and another stellar performance today could further cement his reputation among fans.
In addition to Eto’o and Touré, Chelsea boasts other African talents such as Nigerian midfielder Obi Mikel, Senegalese striker Demba Ba, and the newly arrived Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah, who could make his debut in today’s match.
