Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has named Cameroonian legend Samuel Eto'o as the greatest African footballer of all time, placing him ahead of Ivorian icon Yaya Toure.

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Speaking in an interview reported by GhanaSoccerNet, Ayew was asked to choose between the two football greats.

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He praised Eto'o for his remarkable career, citing his exceptional goal-scoring ability, consistency, and game-changing performances that helped his teams secure major titles.

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Ayew highlighted Eto'o’s key role in winning the UEFA Champions League and numerous other trophies at both club and international levels, describing him as a player who consistently delivered magical moments on the pitch.

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He added that Eto'o, now president of the Cameroon Football Federation, set himself apart with his outstanding statistics and ability to rise to the occasion when it mattered most.

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He responded, "For me, it's Samuel Eto'o. There's a game to win, and you know Samuel will solve the problem.

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He always stepped up when the stakes were highest. That's something you can't teach. It's not just about what he won; it's about how he did it. Samuel Eto'o is the greatest."

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Eto'o enjoyed a remarkable career, winning the UEFA Champions League three times—twice with Barcelona and once with Inter Milan.

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He also led Cameroon to two Africa Cup of Nations titles.

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