Ghana legend Ibrahim Sunday backs Yaya Toure to win CAF Award
By Patrick Akoto
Ghana legend Ibrahim Sunday does not fancy Andre Ayew winning the African Footballer of the Year award.
The 22-year-old comes up against favourite Ivory Coast Yahaya Toure and Mali’s Seydou Keita.
He clinched the 2011 BBC African Footballer of the Year but the criteria for the two awards are chosen by two different groups which makes his chances dicey.
But Toure is touted as the huge favourite to win the award for the first time following impressive performances for his club Manchester City and the Elephants.
Sunday, who won the coveted award in 1971, insists the Marseille winger may have to wait for another time.
“I wish Andre wins but to be very honest it going t very different tough. Toure is a sure bet to win the award following his performances for club and country over the years,” Sunday told Accra-based Citi FM
“He (Andre) is young and will get another chance to win the award if he continues with such performances for Marseille and the Black Stars.”
The ceremony will be staged at the State Banquet Hall in Accra.
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