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ANDRE DEDE AYEW NAMED 2011 BBC AFRICAN FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR.

Andre receiving his plaque from his dad

Ghana and Marseille winger, Andre Dede Ayew has been adjudged BBC’s African Footballer of the year 2011 beating Yaya Toure, Gervinho, Samuel Eto’O and Seydou Keita.
The 21-year-old was voted by African football fans based on his skill, technical ability, team work, consistency and fairplay.
“I’m honoured and surprised to receive this prestigious award, especially considering the great players who have won it in the past,” said Ayew.
Dede” becomes the fifth Ghanaian to win after his father, Sammy Kuffour (2001), Michael Essien (2006) and last year’s winner Asamoah Gyan.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

2010 – Asamoah Gyan (Sunderland & Ghana)

2009 – Didier Drogba

2010 – Asamoah Gyan (Sunderland & Ghana)

2009 – Didier Drogba (Chelsea & Ivory Coast)

2008 – Mohamed Aboutrika (Al Ahly & Egypt)

2007 – Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal & Togo)

2006 – Michael Essien (Chelsea & Ghana)

2005 – Mohamed Barakat (Al Ahly & Egypt)

2004 – Jay Jay Okocha (Bolton & Nigeria)

2003 – Jay Jay Okocha (Bolton & Nigeria)

2002 – El Hadji Diouf (Liverpool & Senegal)

2001 – Sammy Kuffour (Bayern Munich & Ghana)

2000 – Patrick Mboma (Parma & Cameroon)

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NOMINEES FOR 2011 BBC AFRICAN FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The nominees for the 2011 BBC African footballer of the year award was revealed on friday, 18th November.

The criteria for determining the nominees include individual skill, technical ability, teamwork, consistency, impact on results and fair play. The title was won last year by Ghanaian player, Asamoah Gyan.
African football fans are expected to start voting for the best online and via text to a designated number as voting lines would close Dec 9, the outright winner will be announced on December 16.

NOMINEES
1) Andre Ayew (Ghana and Marseille)
2) Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon and Anzhi)
3) Seydou Keita (Mali and Barcelona)
4) Gervinho (CIV and Arsenal)
5) Yaya Toure (CIV and Man City)

Source: Goal.com

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