Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang became the first player from his country to win the Confederation of African Football’s player of the year award.
Aubameyang got 143 points beating Yaya Toure – who only got 136.
Toure,who had won the award from 2011 to 2014,was evidently expecting to win it again.
He expressed his disappointment in no uncertain terms…
“I’m very, very disappointed. It’s sad to see Africa react this way, that they don’t think African achievements are important.”
“I think this is what brings shame to Africa, because to act in that way is indecent. But what can we do about it? Us Africans, we don’t show that Africa is important in our eyes. We favour more what’s abroad than our own continent. That is pathetic.”
Yaya will take care of Yaya and let Africa take care of itself. As I’ve been told many times, you can’t take care of Africa too much because Africa will be the first to let you down.
“When I return to Europe, a lot of questions will be asked. I think I’m going to have to answer them. As I’m someone who’s honest, I will always tell the truth.”
Toure needs to take lessons on how to accept second place gracefully.