Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wins African Footballer of the Year

ABUJA, (Reuters) – Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was named African Footballer of the Year yesterday, beating Yaya Toure to the award when the winner was unveiled at the Confederation of African football.

The Borussia Dortmund striker is the first player from the central African country to win the award.