Top 5 Highest Paid African Footballers 2013

As the beginning of the year we had the African Cup of Nations which showcased numerous African talents that can compete with the modern European footballers. Major success of African players are due to the hard work they put in, desire to win and being physically very strong gives the owners an advantage to take them for high wages that the European players. Players like Toure, Drogba, Eto have achieved remarkable glories in European football in the recent past. Here we have the Top 5 highest paid African Footballers.

5. Emmanuel Adebayor - Tottenham(England) $13 M per year

Chelsea and Spurs show interest to sign Wesley Sneijder

Jose Mourinho may be interested in siging Wesley Sneijder, he has been told that he can sign him in exchange for £12.75million.

Wesley Sneijder  has worked with the Special One in the past also when he helped him win the Italian league and cup Double and European Cup at Inter Milan three years ago.

Due to injuries and poor form he has lost his national team captaincy to Manchester United striker Robin van Persie.