African Footballer of the Year 2009

Last updated: 10 january, 2010 - 09:16 GMT

Drogba wins!

BBC World Service listeners have voted for Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba as the African Footballer of the Year ahead of Michael Essien, Samuel Eto'o, Tresor Mputu and Yaya Toure.

The Nominees

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What the experts say

- - Why I'd vote for Drogba
    
    The controversial but potent Chelsea striker has Mohamed Fajah Barrie's vote
  - Why I'd vote for Essien
    
    Ibrahim Sannie points out why Michael Essien's midfield magic is vital to Chelsea and Ghana.
  - Why I'd vote for Samuel Eto'o
    
    Piers Edwards makes the case for Samuel Eto'o.
- - Why I'd vote for Mputu
    
    Mputu's individual brilliance and year-long consistency has impressed Steve Vickers.
  - Why I'd vote for Yaya Toure
    
    Yaya Toure's finesse impresses Phil Minshull

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African Footballer of the Year 2009

Drogba wins!

The Nominees

What the experts say

Why I'd vote for Drogba

Why I'd vote for Essien

Why I'd vote for Samuel Eto'o

Why I'd vote for Mputu

Why I'd vote for Yaya Toure

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