Why are Africans such poor footballers?

[Fame Monster]

There seems to be a trend. The majority of Africans are not good footballers.

NB: Footballer can be defined as having good feet, with a good first touch. Also, footballer is different from player. Player refers to the overall performance.

There are only a few exceptions. Drogba, Okocha and Kanu seem to be these. I can't really think of any more. Africans are predominantly big and fast, with average feet. The idea for the thread came after sheer despondency at the footballing ability of Kolo Toure, Salif Diao, Mamadou Sidibe and Adebayor to an extent (even though he is tall). Once again, why are Africans such poor footballers?

 

[sheephead23]

tbf Adebayor is probably one of the most gifted footballers

 

[onerbag]

Essien is absolute class. I would love him in our team.

 

[Lomas has a lob on]

Eto'o, Essien, Yaya Toure, Keita are 4 world class players you've forgotten about.

 

[Gelsons Dad]

racist nob.

 

[lee-mcfc]

Eto'o, Essien, Yaya Toure, Keita are 4 world class players you've forgotten about.

was just about to write this. +eboue(sp?) hes alright too

 

[Breaker]

Essein, Eto'o, Pienaar..half the French national team. For a continent with so many poor countries they're not bad at producing talent.

 

[ALL OUR LIVES]

Nick Griffin.... Is that you ?

 

[Dannyctid]

They live in shacks and have no money!
West Europeans are rich in comparison but don't smile as much....

 

[laserblue]

if you think about it there are some pretty useless english footballers too.