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WATCH: Rio Ferdinand on Africa’s great Premier League Enforcers

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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