Sportskeeda’s Greatest African XI 

Defence

One of Africa's finest

The backline of the African XI consists of some really strong players that can outmuscle almost any attacker in the world. At right-back, former Arsenal man, Lauren Bisan, will take the spot. The Cameroonian was a part of the Arsenal team that won two league titles, one of which was the invincible season.

Initially a midfielder, Wenger played him on the right – much to his discontent – but he soon realised that it was his best position and forged a formidable partnership with the other defenders in the Arsenal backline.

At left-back, we go with a Nigerian player that played in Europe for a long time and was, at one point, Milan's starting left-back: Taye Taiwo. The Nigerian was a key member for Marseille and won the Ligue 1 with them in 2010.

At the heart of the defence, former Manchester City and Arsenal defender, Kolo Toure, will be partnered by former Egypt international, Wael Goma. The latter is a three-time AFCON-winning Al Ahly legend while the former is remembered for his time at Arsenal and Ivory Coast.

At their peaks, both defenders were strong as well as fast. Despite not being very tall, both held their own in the air and forwards found it quite hard to get the better of them.