Yaya Toure blasted decision not to award him African Player of the Year

Yaya Toure, who had won the previous four awards, was beaten to first place by Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ( born in France but a Gabon international, has scored 24 goals in 23 games this campaign and is a Premier League target )

Toure spoke to French radio station RFI , saying,

'I'm very, very disappointed. It's sad to see Africa react this way, that they don't think African achievements are important,'

'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.