Katongo Beats Ba To African Player of the Year & Thanks Fans


By Tyne-Talk
December 17 2012

Newcastle United striker Demba Ba, former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, Manchester City's Yaya Toure and Barcalonas Alex Song were all short listed for the BBC African Player of the Year award 2012, but were beaten to the top spot by Christopher Katongo, captain of Zambia. He told the BBC;

"This is a fantastic moment for me. I thank the people who voted for me. It is something I will never forget in my career. I did my best and the people have spoken - that's the beauty of this award.

This means a lot for the young people and the young players who look up to me. I could not have achieved this without the support of my team-mates.

I think the things that they (the fans) like about me is my discipline and that I am the kind of player who can fail one day but pull up his socks and keep going. I think that is why they voted for me.

To be among the top players who have won this award, I will go to sleep with a smile on my face.

I did my best and the people have spoken. That's the beauty of this award."

The 30 year old is the first winner of the award from Southern Africa and received 40% of the overall votes. 

Bookmark or share this story with:

Katongo Beats Ba To African Player of the Year & Thanks Fans
Discussion started by TyneTalk (IP Logged), 17/12/2012 18:49
TyneTalk
TyneTalk
17/12/2012 18:49
What do you think? You can have your say by posting below.
If you do not already have an account Click here to Register.

Reply Quote Report
Goto: Forum List•Message List•Search• Log In
Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
We record all IP addresses on the Sportnetwork message boards which may be required by the authorities in case of defamatory or abusive comment. We seek to monitor the Message Boards at regular intervals. We do not associate Sportnetwork with any of the comments and do not take responsibility for any statements or opinions expressed on the Message Boards. If you have any cause for concern over any material posted here please let us know as soon as possible by e-mailing abuse@sportnetwork.net