Only one Nigerian made list of 10 greatest footballers of all time in Africa

Listing the 10 greatest footballers of all time in Africa is also a subjective task, given the rich history of football talent on the continent. However, here is a list of 10 African footballers who are widely regarded as some of the greatest in the history of African football:

1. George Weah (Liberia) – The first African to win the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 1995 and had a successful club career with AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.

2. Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon) – One of Africa’s most prolific strikers, winning multiple African Player of the Year awards and achieving success with Barcelona and Inter Milan.

3. Didier Drogba (Côte d’Ivoire) – An iconic figure in African football, known for his leadership and goal-scoring prowess, particularly during his time with Chelsea.

4. Yaya Touré (Côte d’Ivoire) – A powerful and skillful midfielder who was instrumental in Manchester City’s success and won multiple African Player of the Year awards.

5. Jay-Jay Okocha (Nigeria) – An immensely talented midfielder with exceptional dribbling skills, remembered for his time with clubs like Bolton Wanderers and Paris Saint-Germain.

6. Roger Milla (Cameroon) – Made history as the oldest goal-scorer in FIFA World Cup history and played a crucial role in Cameroon’s impressive World Cup run in 1990.

7. Abedi Pele (Ghana) – A skilled attacking midfielder who played a significant role in Marseille’s success in the 1990s and was a three-time African Player of the Year.

8. Hossam Hassan (Egypt) – Africa’s all-time leading goal-scorer in international matches and a prolific striker during his career.

9. Rabah Madjer (Algeria) – A key player in Algeria’s historic 1982 World Cup campaign and remembered for his memorable goal in the European Cup final for FC Porto.

10. Salif Keïta (Mali) – A legendary forward who was a prolific goal-scorer and had a successful career with clubs like Saint-Étienne and Marseille.

It’s important to note that there have been numerous other exceptional footballers from Africa who have left a lasting impact on the sport, and this list is by no means exhaustive. Football in Africa continues to produce talented players who contribute significantly to the global game.