The African Footballer of the Year award, presented to the best African footballer each year, has been conferred by the Confederation of African Football since 1992. Samuel Eto'o and Yaya Touré have won the award the most times. From Wikipedia
Charles De Ketelaere's late heroics clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Empoli, keeping Atalanta two points clear of Napoli at the league's summit.