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Ranked!: Drogba, Okocha, Essien Named in Premier League Best Africa XI

Jay Jay Okocha of Nigeria has been named among Africa’s all-time XI in the English Premier League Ivorian legends Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure, and Kolo Toure all make the list compiled by SuperSport Also on the list of elites are Manchester City's Riyad Mahrezand former Liverpool striker Sadio Mane

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Super Eagles and Arsenal legend Kanu Nwankwo, former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi, and former Bolton Wanderers and Nigeria captain Jay Jay Okocha have been included in the Premier League's greatest Africa XI.

The list was recently announced by SuperSport, the official broadcast rights owner of the Premier League in Africa, at a special gala night in Lagos on Thursday.

The Premier League Africa XI was voted for by football fans across Africa as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary celebration of the Premier League.

Other African Premier League legends on the list are former Arsenal defender Kolo Toure, former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez, and Chelsea legend Michael Essien.

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Former Liverpool striker Sadio Mane, Liverpool's Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah, Chelsea legend Didier Drogba, and Manchester City legend Yaya Toure complete the list.

Speaking on the essence of the Premier League Africa XI project, SuperSport CEO-designate, Rendani Ramovha, said via PM Express:

Ramovha stated SuperSport's objective was to impact lives through sports.

SuperSport's Premier League Africa XI

1. Didier Drogba

2. Yaya Toure

3. Mohamed Salah

4. Sadio Mane

5. Austin Jay Jay Okocha

6. Riyad Mahrez

7. Michael Essien

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