What an unexpected turn of events!
The year 2013 proved to be exceptionally eventful for African sports, marked by the intense competition among ten outstanding athletes contending for the second edition of the Africa Top Sports.com Awards. This contest aims to determine the successor to Daniel Teklehaymanot, the winner of the inaugural edition.
In a surprising twist, after initially leading the race, Yaya Touré, the accomplished footballer, was overtaken by the cyclist Natnael Berhane. Despite expectations of Yaya Touré making a comeback, it’s his cycling rival who has extended the lead, creating an exciting competition.
The voting window remains open until January 5, providing fans the opportunity to decide between these remarkable athletes. The list of contenders includes 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), Ezékiel Kemboi (Athletics/Kenya), and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Football, Gabon).
Yaya Touré, having been the sole African nominee for the 2013 Ballon d’Or, has garnered significant attention. However, at this point, the Africa Top Sports.com community appears to be favoring Cristiano Ronaldo. Yaya Touré, despite not securing major victories in 2013, stands as a strong candidate for African Footballer of the Year.
On the other hand, Natnael Berhane from Eritrea aspires to follow in the footsteps of Daniel Teklehaymanot, aiming for the Africa Top Sports.com Award. Berhane, at 22 years old, has made notable strides in cycling, achieving second place in the Tour of Turkey. Renowned as the new prodigy of world cycling, he has previously excelled in events like the Tropicale Amissa Bongo in Gabon and the Tour of Algeria, solidifying his reputation as a double African road cycling champion. The future looks promising for this talented cyclist, and the competition for the Africa Top Sports.com Award adds to the excitement surrounding his career.
