Emmanuel Adeyemo says former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is his football hero and he hopes he can replicate the Cote d’Ivoire legend’s longevity.
Four-time African Player of the Year Toure has cemented his place among the pantheon of African greats, and has had a trophy-laden career which has seen him win three Premier League titles and two La Liga diadems, amongst numerous other honours.
And he has shown no signs of hanging up his boots just yet at the age of 37, as he could be snapped up by Vasco da Gama after turning down Brasileirao Serie A side Botafogo, which is an act Adeyemo dreams of emulating.