Who is Africa’s greatest defender?

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Who is Africa’s greatest defender?
Match of the Day Africa: Top 10
Aug 7, 2023

Who was a “fighter”, ready for “football war”? Will Kolo Touré be in his brother’s top 5, and will Efan agree?

Possibly the toughest Top 10 yet for Ivory Coast’s Yaya Touré and former Nigeria striker Efan Ekoku who join ex-DR Congo international Gabriel Zakuani to discuss and debate the best African defenders.

Top 10 Defenders (A-Z) - Lauren Etame Mayer - Weal Gomaa - Stephen Keshi - Khalidou Koulibaly - Samule Kuffour - Noureddine Naybet - Lucas Radebe - Rigobert Song - Kolo Toure - Joseph Yobo

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Who is Africa’s greatest defender?

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