Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, is obviously a bad looser as he has unapologetically labelled Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s CAF African Footballer of the Year win a “shameful” and “pathetic” decision by Africa.
The Manchester United player who has won the title for four times running, is of the opinion that winning the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations with his country should take precedent above Aubameyang’s achievement with his German Bundesliga side and at such sends a wrong signal about African football.
The award is voted for by coaches or technical directors of all African countries’ national teams.
“I’m very, very disappointed. It’s sad to see Africa react this way, that they don’t think African achievements are important,” Toure told Afrique Foot.
“I think this is what brings shame to Africa, because to act in that way is indecent. But what can we do about it? Us Africans, we don’t show that Africa is important in our eyes. We favour more what’s abroad than our own continent. That is pathetic.
“I’ll give an example. Messi won all the trophies, but it’s Cristiano Ronaldo who won the award [Ballon d’Or in 2014]. What would you say? It’s unfair! Even FIFA, with all its history of corruption, wouldn’t do this.”
Toure is unapologetic about “being honest” and says he will continue to speak his mind about issues he feels are important.
“Yaya will take care of Yaya and let Africa take care of itself,” he added. “As I’ve been told many times, you can’t take care of Africa too much because Africa will be the first to let you down.
“When I return to Europe, a lot of questions will be asked. I think I’m going to have to answer them. As I’m someone who’s honest, I will always tell the truth.
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