Yaya Toure voted BBC African Footballer of the Year

It is the second time the 32-year-old, who helped Ivory Coast to African Nations Cup success in February, has landed the award.

He pre viously won in 2013 and has now been shortlisted for the accolade a record seven times

His latest success came as he beat off competition from Andre Ayew (Ghana and Swansea), Sadio Mane (Senegal and Southampton), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon and Borussia Dortmund) and Yacine Brahimi (Algeria and Porto)

Toure said: "I am very proud to be named BBC African Footballer of the Year and would like to thank everyone that voted

I work hard every day to be the best I can be, so to be nominated seven consecutive times and win this award for a second time means a lot to me.

"I would also like to pay tribute to my fellow nominees and this fantastic initiative, which celebrates African footballers - shining a light on our wonderful continent

We have so much talent in Africa, so I am determined to continue to achieve on the pitch and use my success to help lead the way for the next generation."

Source : PA

Source: PA