The former England man recalls coming up against some of African football’s top midfielders
Rio Ferdinand played against some of Africa’s greatest midfielders over a glittering 20-year career in English football.
During his time with West Ham United, Leeds United, Manchester United and Queens Park Rangers, he went head-to-head with some of the game’s top enforcers, players who drove top teams forward with strength, power and indefatigable stamina.
“I’m talking [about] players like [Michael] Essien, Yaya Toure, Chieck Tiote,” said the Guinness Night Football ambassador.
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“Big players, strong, big presence.