Ola Aina rates Yaya Toure ahead of Mohamed Salah as African Premier League GOAT

Nigerian international and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has sparked heated debates among football enthusiasts.

Aina has evoked a controversial stance on the greatest African Player in Premier League history.

In a podcast on ESPN UK, Aina placed Ivorian midfield icon Yaya Toure above Mohamed Salah as the greatest African player to ever compete in the Premier League.

Salah, widely regarded as one of the league’s most prolific stars, was unexpectedly relegated to second place.

Aina’s decision to rank Toure over Salah has drawn significant attention, especially given Salah’s remarkable record at Liverpool.

The Egyptian forward boasts a massive record for goal involvements in the premier League.

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He also securing honors like the 2018-19 Golden Boot with 22 goals, Liverpool’s 2019-20 Premier League title.

He led the team to the 2019 Champions League triumph and also was key as they recently won the 2025 Premier League.

Toure on the other hand had a transformative impact during his time at Manchester City.

He was instrumental in the club’s ascent to dominance, securing three Premier League titles in (2011-12, 2013-14, 2017-18).