Ranked: Drogba, Okocha, Essien named in Premier League Best Africa XI

Super Eagles and Arsenal legend Kanu Nwankwo, former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi, and former Bolton Wanderers and Nigeria captain Jay Jay Okocha have been included in the Premier League's greatest Africa XI.

The list was recently announced by SuperSport, the official broadcast rights owner of the Premier League in Africa, at a special gala night in Lagos on Thursday.

The Premier League Africa XI was voted for by football fans across Africa as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary celebration of the Premier League.

Other African Premier League legends on the list are former Arsenal defender Kolo Toure, former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez, and Chelsea legend Michael Essien.

Former Liverpool striker Sadio Mane, Liverpool's Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah, Chelsea legend Didier Drogba, and Manchester City legend Yaya Toure complete the list.

Speaking on the essence of the Premier League Africa XI project, SuperSport CEO-designate, Rendani Ramovha, said via PM Express:

"It has been an amazing journey. To have a partnership of 30 years with the Premier League and bringing the trophy to Lagos is special. It has been twelve months of consistency. Our core objective is to be obsessed with the fans."
Ramovha stated SuperSport's objective was to impact lives through sports.

"This is about giving the fans a voice and the fans have made their choice. All I feel about this is gratitude," he added.

SuperSport's Premier League Africa XI

1. Didier Drogba

2. Yaya Toure

3. Mohamed Salah

4. Sadio Mane

5. Austin Jay Jay Okocha

6. Riyad Mahrez

7. Michael Essien