Zambian captain Christopher Katongo collects 2012 BBC African Footballer of Year trophy
4,180 views · Published 17 December 2012 · 2:03 · Indexed 7 October 2026
Channel: BBC News Africa · 2012 · Sports
Christopher Katongo has won the 2012 BBC African Footballer of the Year award. The 30-year-old Zambia captain beat off competition from Demba Ba, Didier Drogba, Younes Belhanda and Yaya Toure to become the first winner from southern Africa in the history of the award. Katongo told BBC Sport: "This is a fantastic moment for me. I thank the people who voted for me. It is something I will never forget in my career. "This means a lot for the young people and the young players who look up to me. I could not have achieved this without the support of my team-mates."
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