Most Awesome Mansions Owned by African Football Legends
- Some of the most blatant displays of wealth and mansions have come from African football legends who graced our screens
- They have an enviable place in our hearts and history as athletes who have well-represented Africa on the world stage
- African football stars have earned the right to live ostentatiously and to retire in their beautiful homes
Football stars are among some of the most celebrated figures around the world. They represent their country and their continent at the competition's highest levels. Yen.com.gh brings you the beautiful homes of some of Africa's most loved footballers.
Emmanuel Adebayor's Mansion
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Emmanuel Adebayor is arguably Togo's best player in the country's history. He has played at top-flight football clubs such as Arsenal, Tottenham, Real Madrid and Manchester City. It is no news that Adebayor has made a permanent home at Trassaco Valley, Accra's most plush residential neighbourhood.
Didier Drogba's Mansion ($21 million)
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Ivory Coast and Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, is one of Africa's most loved footballers. He is known for scoring important goals that won trophies for Chelsea in domestic and European competitions.
His magnificent mansion is valued at $21 million which makes it one of the most expensive houses owned by a footballer. The house comes with a trophy room, seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
Samuel Eto'o Mansion ($25 million)
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Camerounian striker, Samuel Eto'o is one of Africa's football greats. He has played in top European teams such as Barcelona, Inter Milan and Real Madrid.
His Italian villa costs a whopping $25 million and has 40 rooms sitting on 30,000 sq metres of land. One interesting myth about the house is that is widely believed to be haunted by the curse of Tutankhamun. The previous owner, Lord Carnavon, discovered the pharaoh's tomb in 1922 and died from a mosquito bite.
Asamoah Gyan's Mansion ($3 million)
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Ghana's much-celebrated footballer, Asamoah Gyan is popularly known for his exploits in African cup competitions and the world cup. He was once the highest-paid footballer in Africa and decided to splurge cash on a huge edifice at Weija in Accra, Ghana.
The house, which he calls La Basilica De Baby Jet, is a plush $3 million property which overlooks the Weija dam. The massive three-story house comes with a swimming pool, two bars and bulletproofs among other amazing features.
Inside Asamoah Gyan's plush $3 million mansion
In a different feature, YEN.com.gh offered a glimpse into Asamoah Gyan’s luxurious residence, famously named La Basilica De Baby Jet.
Unveiled in 2016 amid much fanfare, the opulent mansion located in Weija-Gbawe captivated the public with its stunning design and star-studded launch event.
Asamoah Gyan's expensive fleet of cars
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that inside his $200K Benz bus, Asamoah Gyan has a custom gold-decorated seat reserved only for him, a throne symbolising his elite status.
Gyan’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter boasts plush leather seats, ambient lighting, and top-tier entertainment systems.
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