Yacine Brahimi Wins BBC African Player of the Year 2014 – Reactions Pour In
Algerian international Yacine Brahimi, who plays for FC Porto, was crowned BBC African Footballer of the Year 2014 on Monday. This marks a historic achievement as Brahimi becomes the first Algerian to win the prestigious award, which has been presented annually since 1992.
Since the announcement, tributes and congratulations have poured in from fellow African football stars. After Yaya Touré, another African legend, Mohamed Aboutrika, took to Twitter to congratulate the talented winger:
“Congratulations, Brahimi. Talent always shines. Good luck and good luck.” – @MohamedAboutrika
Brahimi’s dazzling performances in both the Portuguese league and the UEFA Champions League, as well as his influential role in Algeria’s strong showing at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, were key to securing the award.
🏆 BBC African Footballer of the Year Winners Since 1992:
Year Winner Club(s) at the Time
1992 Abedi Pelé Olympique de Marseille
1993 Frankie Fredericks Athletics
1994 Zambia (National Team) –
1995 George Weah AC Milan
1996 Emmanuel Amunike Sporting CP / FC Barcelona
1997 Nwankwo Kanu Inter Milan
1998 Haile Gebreselassie Athletics
1999 Nwankwo Kanu Arsenal FC
2000 Patrick Mboma Cagliari / Parma
2001 Samuel Kuffour Bayern Munich
2002 El Hadji Diouf RC Lens / Liverpool FC
2003 Jay-Jay Okocha Bolton Wanderers
2004 Jay-Jay Okocha Bolton Wanderers
2005 Mohamed Barakat Al Ahly SC
2006 Michael Essien Chelsea FC
2007 Emmanuel Adebayor Arsenal FC
2008 Mohamed Aboutrika Al Ahly SC
2009 Didier Drogba Chelsea FC
2010 Asamoah Gyan Sunderland AFC
2011 André Ayew Olympique de Marseille
2012 Chris Katongo Henan Construction
2013 Yaya Touré Manchester City FC
2014 Yacine Brahimi FC Porto
Brahimi’s win not only highlights his personal excellence but also reflects Algeria’s growing status in African football.
