Yaya Toure, the 32-year-old Manchester City midfielder is now the the third player after Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha, to receive the honour twice.
Toure won this year’s edition ahead of Yacine Brahimi, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Andre Ayew and Sadio Mane.
Shortly after receiving his award, Toure disclosed to the BBC that he is so proud to win it once again.
I am very proud. To receive this dedication from the fans is unbelievable.
Also I want to pay tribute to the other nominees. African football is growing up, becoming much better and we have fantastic young players coming through now.
I am delighted and very happy. And as an African player, I want to lead all my younger brothers to be successful in the future. When I was a kid I was always dreaming of being an important player. I have sacrificed a lot.
I will continue to try to win a trophy every year, I will fight to win a personal trophy.
The four-time CAF footballer of the year first won it in 2013.
