The Inter Milan full-back says countryman Michael Essien, Samuel Eto’o formerly of Barcelona and Cameroon, Ivorian legend Didier Drogba and Egypt star Mohamed Salah are his favorite African footballers.
Kwadwo Asamoah has touted the four players who contributed a lot for their Clubs and countries.
Essien, undoubtedly remains one of Ghana’s most celebrated footballers having helped the Black Stars qualify for the World Cup in 2006.
Eto’o made a significant impact with Cameroon emerging as the country’s all-time top scorer.
Didier Drogba on the other hand stirred Cote d’ Ivoire to their first ever World Cup in 2006 and also established himself at Chelsea.
The Ghanaian international has hailed the quartet describing them as his all-time favourites.
“Michael Essien was one of the best Ghanaian players in history, he did well in Europe, he is a midfielder I followed a lot when I was young, then Samuel Eto’o, a striker who won so many trophies and scored a lot goals,” he told Inter TV.
“I like it a lot, I also add Didier Drogba, who has signed many important networks for his club, and Mohammed Salah: he’s grown a lot, I’m happy for him, I really like him on a human level. with personality “.
The 29-year-old will return to his Club after tomorrow’s friendly game against Kotoko at the Babayara Sports Stadium.
Source: ghanasportsonline.com