Since Liberian football star, George Weah won the World Best in 1995, no African has been able to win the prestigious award.

However, the football world has seen some great Africans in the last decade with Balon d’or winning credentials.

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Didier Drogba

The former Ivorian skipper striker is ideal for the gain.

Samuel Eto’o

The prolific striker joined FC Barcelona from Mallorca and formed a lethal attacking partnership with Ronaldinho and later Messi in the Barca team that won the 2006 and 2010 Champions League.

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Michael Essien

The former Lyon and Chelsea star was part of the team that qualified Ghana to their first ever World Cup appearance in Germany 2006. His glorious days at Chelsea saw him win many trophies and score some great goals including that stunner at Stamford Bridge against FC Barcelona in the 2009.

Yaya Toure

The Ivorian was a strong tower in midfield for Elephants. He won the La Liga and Champions league with Barcelona in 2009 before moving to Manchester City were he won two premier leagues and an FA Cup in 2011

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Asamoah Gyan

‘Baby Jet’ as he is popular known is Africa’s highest scorer at the World Cup with six goals in three FIFA World Cups. The Ghanaian striker has also played in the Italian Serie A, French Ligue 1, EPL and recently in the Chinese Super League.

Gyan's first interview after receiving honorary doctorate degree