TOP TEN RICHEST AFRICAN FOOTBALLERS AND THEIR NET WORTH IN 2019

RICHEST AFRICAN FOOTBALLERS AND THEIR NET WORTH IN 2019
Below is the list of the top 10 richest African footballers in 2019 and their net worth, starting from the least on the list to the highest.

10) Sulley Ali Muntari- Net Worth: US $5 Million
The Ghanian soccer star, Sulley Muntari started his football career professionally when he appeared in a youth tournament, where his performance enabled him move to Ghana’s U20, from where he later moved to the National team of Ghana-the Black Star. His skills has earned him the surname ” Bad Boy Muntari”. However, his successful career in football placed him on Number 10 on our list with a total net worth of $5 Million.

This successful African player has played for many European clubs like Deportivon De La Coruna in Spain, Portsmouth, Milan and some other notable clubs around the world.

9) Christopher Samba-Net Worth: US $7 Million
The second on the  list of the richest African players in 2019 is the young Congolese defender Christopher Samber. At the moment, he is among the richest players from African descent, with a whooping net worth of US $7 Million. It is pertinent to say that the bulk of his wealth comes not from his football salary alone, but from his endorsement deals with Anzi Makhachkala where he earns $160,000 on weekly basis. He has played for many European football clubs like Hertha BSC, Blackburn Rovers, and Dynamo Moscow.

8) Seydou Keita-Net Worth: US $10 million
Seydou Keita was born in Mali in 1980. He started playing football professionally at age 17. At age 20, he joined the Malian National team, and has since appeared in about 7 African Cup of Nations tournaments. Keita is among the most versatile players in the world, as he can comfortably play both as a central midfielder and as a defensive mid fielder.

His most notable performances were given with Lens and Barcelona where he won 14 titles. His most notable performances were given with Lens and Barcelona where he won  about 14 titles. This extra ordinary performance has positioned him among the highest paid African players in 2019, with a net worth of US $10 Million.

7) John Obi Mikel– Net Worth: US $30 Million
Mikel Obi is among the best Nigerian footballers and one of the highest paid African footballers in 2019 . His football career has been a colossal success. Due to his football skills, many leading football clubs the world over often seek to sign him up. Hence, he has played for some international clubs like Chelsea, Norwegian side Lyn Oslo and currently playing for a Chinese club Tianjin Teda.

It’s also pertinent to say here that his football career started when he was 16 in Enyimba’s football club of Aba in Nigeria. His success in this club paved the way for him to be signed to play for Nigeria’s National team-The Super Eagles Of Nigeria

This seeming successful career has placed him on a net worth of US $30 Million. Most of his wealth comes from endorsements and personal investments in real estate.

6) Asamoah Gyan-Net Worth: US $31 Million
Gyan started his career at Liberty professionals. In 2003 at Liberty Professionals, Asamoah Gyan scored 10 goals in 16 games in the Ghana Premier League. He still plays for the Ghanian National team. This became the genesis of his global demand and success.

Due to the above success, he has played for many notable football club globally, including Udinese, Rennes, Al Ain, Shanghai SIPG and now plays for Turkish outfit Kayserispor.. However, his current  net worth is about US $31  Million. This colossal sum comes majorly from his many businesses in Ghana like Baby Jet Promotion, Mama Vits Noodles And Rice and also from real estate investments.

5) Michael Essien – Net Worth: US $35 Million
Michael Essien. Born in 1982, this physically strong player has played for the Ghana National Team over 50 times and his net worth is 35 million US dollars.

He is popular for his ability to energetically support defensive and offensive play and for his tough and powerful tackling play style that has earned him the nickname of ‘The Bison’.

In his football career, Michael Essien has represented various clubs including French sides Bastia and Lyon, Chelsea, Real Madrid, AC Millan and others and he is currently representing Free Agent club.

4) Emmanuel Adebayor – Net Worth: US $45 Million
The all-time top scorer from Togo is one of the richest African footballers and has benefited from numerous lucrative contracts at the richest clubs in England.

Emmanuel Adebayor plays as a striker for the Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir. He has played for Manchester City, Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hot spur in the past. In 2008, while playing as a member of Arsenal, the talented player was voted as the African Footballer of the Year. He is currently the all-time top goalscorer of Togo with 31 goals.

While at Manchester City, Adebayor got a salary of $268,000 per week. The player is known to have indulged in charity causes. He has initiated many projects in Togo and across Africa and the SEA foundation that implements different welfare projects across the continent. Emmanuel Adebayor is one of the greatest footballers in the world with a net worth of about $45 Million.

3) Yaya Toure – Net Worth: US $65 Million
Yaya Toure is obviously among the highest paid footballers in the world, and one of the finest African players with global recognition. He is also recognised as one of  Côte d’Ivoire’s ‘Golden Generation’ in football. He was an important player in the Barcelona team that won the Champions League in 2009 and is currently the engine room of Manchester City’s team.

He earns a reported $15million a year to reinforce his status as one of the world’s best, with an estimated net worth of of US $65 Million to his credit.

2) Didier Drogba – Net Worth: US $90 Million
Didier Drogba’s enormous fortune is impressive, considering the Ivorian didn’t earn a big move until his 2004 transfer to Chelsea at the age of 26. Since then however the Chelsea legend has signed a number of lucrative contracts. At the height of his powers at Chelsea he was paid $170,000 a week, a figure dwarfed however by the staggering $325,000 he earned in his short spell at Shanghai Shenhua. He also earns $5.2million a year at Galatasaray, however with a number of lucrative sponsorship deals his actual earnings a year are far more. his currently playing for Montreal Impact in the MLS and he earns over $6 millions per year. However his current net worth is estimated to be US $90 Million at the moment.

1) Samuel Eto’o – Net Worth: US $95 Million
The man that won the record for African Player of the Year Award tops the list for the continent’s richest player. Eto’o was in fact once the highest paid player in the world during his spell with Anzhi Makhachkala, bringing in a whopping $25millon a year. Goal.com has tagged his net worth at $118 million (£70m), but due to his extravagant lifestyle and his donations to several charity organizations we put the net worth at $95 million.
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History of the Player of the Month award: As Jamie Vardy becomes first from Leicester to win it since 2000, here's how your Premier League club has fared over the years

•  Jamie Vardy won Leicester's first Player of the Month award for 15 years

• Steven Gerrard has won the trophy more times than anyone else - six

• Tottenham forward Jurgen Klinsmann was the first to win in August 1994

• Frenchmen have won the award 17 times - second most after Englishmen

After banging in five goals in Leicester City's four Premier League games last month, English striker Jamie Vardy picked up the Foxes' first Premier League Player of the Month award for 15 years. 

Former England goalkeeper Tim Flowers was the last to do so in September 2000 having only conceded two league goals all season, guiding his team to first in the league with 16 points from eight games, alongside his then-manager Peter Taylor.

Vardy's accolade extends the awards won by forwards to 102, with midfielders winning 73 times, defenders 12, and goalkeepers 8, since the prize's inception in August 1994.

VERY high heels! Texas acrobat walks 2,750ft wire in Brazil in a pair of pink kitten stilettos

• ·        Faith Dickey, 26, from Austin, Texas walked the rope in Rio de Janeiro
• ·        She was taking part in the High Girls Brazil Festival
• ·        Only a slim cord attached her to the line in case she tripped

Heels can be a pain at the best of times, but one woman has taken them to new heights.

Faith Dickey, 26, from Austin, Texas, made a hair-raising walk on a rope 840m in the air across the Pedra da Gávea mountain in Rio de Janeiro in a pair of bright pink kitten heels.

Daredevil Faith had only a slim cord attaching her to the line just in case she tripped.

Serena Williams Crushes Maria Sharapova To Clinch Australian Open Title

2014 Ballon D’Or winner breaks-up with Russian Model girlfriend, Irina Shayk

Miss Irinai Shayk was said to have fallen out of favour with Ronaldo's mother during the Christmas period. She was holidaying in the Maldives on Monday.

Ronaldo and Irina Shayk reportedly split  after the Model stayed away from the Ballon D'Or event for a Beach holiday in the Maldives

(Daily Mail/Pulse)

World Open: Nasir sets up last-32 clash with Ghoshal

KARACHI: Pakistan’s highest ranked Professional Squash Association (PSA) player, Nasir Iqbal, moved into the last 32 of the World Open after beating qualifier Charles Sharpes of England 3-0 at the Khalifa International Squash Complex in Doha, Qatar on Saturday.

Sharpes fought hard in the first game, but Nasir came out on top to clinch an early lead in the match. The remaining two games proved to be easy pickings for the Pakistani as he went on to triumph with scores of 13-11, 11-5 and 11-8 in 42 minutes.

He will now take on 14^th seed Saurav Ghoshal of India in their last-32 clash on Monday.

Meanwhile, Farhan Zaman crashed out of the event after losing 3-1 against world number 22 Egyptian Fares Dessouki in his opening-round match.

Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton agrees to 13-year, $325M deal

Giancarlo Stanton is reportedly on the verge of finalizing the richest contract in baseball history - and to be a Miami Marlin for a very long time.

Nigeria: I'm Happy to Be Back - Ikechukwu Uche

Abuja — Returnee Super Eagles striker, Ikechukwu Uche, has expressed delight at being recalled to the team almost two years on the sidelines, promising to work with the rest of the team to rescue what is left of the country's fledgling 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Sandhu named in Cricket Australia XI to face India

SYDNEY (AP) — New South Wales fast bowler Gurinder Sandhu has been named in a Cricket Australia XI to face India in a two-day match in Adelaide as part of the tourists' warmup for their four-test series against Australia.

Real Madrid, Tottenham battle over Kramer

Real Madrid has joined Tottenham in the race for German midfielder Christoph Kramer, according to reports in Spain.

Kramer has been on the radar of several clubs since appearing and impressing for Germany at last summer’s World Cup in Brazil.

Tottenham is reportedly leading the chase for the 23-year-old, who is currently on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach from fellow Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.

De Gea: Man United is far from convincing

David De Gea believes Man United is “not that far away” from challenging at the top of the Premier League again.

United picked up another three points on Saturday by defeating Crystal Palace 1-0 at Old Trafford, pushing Louis van Gaal’s side up to seventh in the table.

And De Gea, who has been in fine form this season, says the 13-time Premier League champions is nearing a return to the upper echelons of English football.

He told the club’s official website: “In terms of the league table and the position we’re in we are not far away. All we can do is work hard and try to keep improving and it’s important that we completely concentrate on ourselves and not look too much at others.”

Van Gaal has made a point of highlighting the injury problems his side has faced this season with a number of first-team stars sidelined – currently Marcos Rojo and Radamel Falcao among others – and De Gea agrees that it has led to a difficult transition period under the Dutchman.

He added: “We would never use excuses but it’s always going to be a big setback when we have injuries and some sendings-off as well.

Pique weighing up Barcelona exit

Barcelona star Gerard Pique is considering his future at Camp Nou.

The 27-year-old has fallen out of favour with coach Luis Enrique of late and he is currently behind Javier Mascherano, Jeremy Mathieu and Marc Bartra in the pecking order.

And while the highly rated defender has refused to comment on the transfer speculation, El Mundo Deportivo has learned that Pique is seriously thinking about leaving the club.

Having retained his place in the Spain squad, the centre-back will have enough time during the international break to think long and hard about the new situation, and everything suggests that a January exit may be on the cards.

Premier League leaders Chelsea and his former club Manchester United are believed to be keen, while few more high-profile sides are likely to join the race as well.

Pique has enjoyed a lot of success since returning to Camp Nou, making 170 La Liga appearances and scoring 12 goals.

Source: Daily Independent.

BULLISH Wenger Set To Sign Two World Cup Winners In January

Arsenal are preparing a double deal for Barcelona duo defender Dani Alves and winger Pedro. This is according to reports that just came to light. Arsene Wenger is thought to be looking for way to address the defensive issues at the club which has culminated in Arsenal’s slow start to the season.

There are concerns over Calum Chambers’ suitability as a right back after he was tormented on Sunday in a Premier League match against Swansea City, and with Mathieu Debuchy still out injured, Arsene Wenger is looking to move for Dani Alves as cover for the Frenchman at right back, while Calum Chambers would be moved to central defence.

TROUBLE BREWING? Wenger Fallouts With Arsenal Management Staffs

The after effect of the Premier League defeat at the hands of Swansea City on Sunday which saw Arsenal relinquish yet another lead has continued. Only this time, the lead that the team threw away ended in defeat while other times when they have suffered the same fate, the match ended in a draw. The manner in which the lead was squandered has led many to question the defensive set up of the team. The way the team capitulated against Anderlecht had given some measure of hope that lessons had been learnt and that the same mistake would not occur against Garry Monk’s side.

Done Deal? Twitter Reacts To News Of Hummels Choosing Arsenal Ahead Of United

As the January transfer window draws ever close, Arsenal’s move for Mats Hummels is itching ever closer, this is after various reports that the Borussia Dortmund defender has snubbed Manchester United with a view to joining Arsenal instead. The German international is said to have been swayed by the chance of playing with the other Germans in the current Arsenal team. So far there is Mesut Ozil, Per Mertesacker, Lukas Podolski and Serge Gnabry as Germans who are in the books at Arsenal.

BREAKING NEWS…CAF Disqualifies Morocco from AFCON 2015

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Morocco will not host the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations and has now been disqualified from the competition.

Speculation has been growing over the past few months over the likelihood of Morocco pulling out of hosting the tournament due to the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa.

And now the governing body has confirmed that the nation has withdrawn as host of AFCON 2015 and will not participate in the tournament at all.

Source: thisdaylive.com

Mikel doubtful for Congo clash

Super Eagles medical officials will have to certify the team’s midfielder, Mikel Obi, who recently suffered a knee injury, fit before he could be fielded in the country’s must-win Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo and South Africa.

Eagles will play Congo in Pointe-Noire on Saturday and then host South Africa on Wednesday in Uyo to round up the qualifying campaign for the tournament.

Mikel was listed for Chelsea’s weekend win at Liverpool, but was an unused substitute with speculations over his fitness still in doubt.

Oscar Pistorius 'could be denied early release because he has no ankles to attach an electronic tag'

The Paralympian was given a five year sentence for the manslaughter of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp - but hoped to qualify for home detention curfew

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Oscar Pistorius may be denied early release from his gang-ridden prison because he has no ankles, making it impossible to attach an electronic tag.

The Paralympian, 27, was given a five-year sentence for the manslaughter of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his home in Pretoria, South Africa.

Ravel Morrison cleared of threatening to throw acid in ex-girlfriend's face and have her killed

But the 21-year-old West Ham United midfielder will still stand trial on three remaining assault charges

PA / Cavendish

Trial: Ravel Morrison is accused of assaulting his ex girlfriend

Footballer Ravel Morrison has been cleared of threatening to throw acid in the face of his ex-girlfriend and have her killed.

Mehdi Benatia nominated for African Footballer of the Year

The 25 man shortlist for the CAF African Footballer of the Year was released, and Bayern Munich's Mehdi Benatia has been named to the list. The winner will be announced at the CAF Awards Gala on January 8, 2015 in Lagos, Nigeria. Manchester City's Yaya Toure has won the award for the previous three years.