Top 10 African Football King Makers in World Cup showdown

The countdown is narrowing down to just a couple of days now and the African continent is banking on several stars to be the torch bearers of the five African teams.They are stars in their countries and important figures in their clubs,but now the hopes of the continent will be on their shoulders.They are
1 .YAYA TOURE


The Ivory coast and Manchester City midfielder has been at his peak for several years now.He was earlier this year named the BBC African Footballer of the year for his wonderful contribution to his club and country.
Going into the World Cup, the Premier League winner is undoubtedly the best from the continent.He is a player on form and having acquired a new freekick skill everybody is looking up to him to guide his starstuded lineup of the Elephants team.
2 ASAMOAH GYAN

The Ghanian and Al Ain star had a great season in the UAE Pro-league.He has carried his country and Africa hope before and this time its no different.Many remember him specifically for the penalty miss against Uruguay in the quarter final but the black stars striker is ready to represent all again.
3.SAMUEL ETO’O

Arguably one of the best African football product of all time,the Cameroon and Chelsea striker has seen it all,done it all but he lacks a World Cup medal in his closet.Despite his age advancement,Eto’o is reeling to go.Knowing that this maybe his last worldcup appearance the former Barcelona forward will be looking forward to leave a mark.
    4.DIDIER DROGBA

The Champion league and premier league multiple winner is basically a house hold name all over the world.He however has failed to replicate the club form when representing his country.He has come close but failed to win a single medal in the African football showpiece.Drawn in a relatively easier group Drogba will hope he can signoff on a high.
  5.JOHN OBI MIKEL

The tough tackling Nigeria and Chelsea holding midfielder is a definite starter for coach Keshi.His contribution in the Nigerian team will be extremely vital.His confidence and professionalism inspires the rest of the team.He will definitely be looking to write his name in the history books in the Brazil showpiece.
6.VICTOR MOSES

The pacy midfielder who entertains fans with his trickery may have had a quet season on loan at premier league runners up Liverpool but his class has not been dented.Born in Nigeria but brought up in England,Moses has something to prove in the Brazil tornament.
     7.NABIL BENTALEB

Not many knew about him before Tim Sherwood became Spurs manager but the young midfielder star tarted rising immediately he pulled Totenham jessy.His outstanding presence in midfield and his box to box energy makes him a force to reckon if he gets his chance in Brazil.
  8.OSAZE ODIMWENGIE

The winger come striker Nigerian and Stoke City striker has put his acts together after going through a disappointing period in his career.He had a great season with Stoke City and if he carries this form to the world cup,Afica can expect goals in the Nigerian camp.
    9.WILFRIED BONY

He is strong, good in the air, a superb attacker of the ball and if given a chance the Swansea city man will ignite the World Cup.
The Ivory Coast frontman will be looking to establish himself as the hope of the West African nation for days to come fully aware that the country’s hero Drogba career is coming to an end.
10.ALEX SONG

The Cameroon star and Barcelona midfield maestro is in the peak of his career.He had a pretty good season with the Catalans but many know him as a hard tackler smooth passing genious who gives his all.The Cameroon camp will be banking on him to balance their play.He will definitely be a kingmaker in the forthcoming Brazil showpiece.