Sabail FC player included in The Sun Football's African best XI

Sabail FC player Michael Essien has been named The Sun football's best African XI. 

Report informs that he is in a star studded lineup that includes legendary Ivorian forward Dedier Drogba and arguable Africa's greatest player of all time Samuel Eto'o.

Essien is revered in England following his exploits with Premier League giants Chelsea with Samuel Osei Kuffuor gaining prominence during his days with German side Bayern Munich. 

They are joined by Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, Rigobert Song of Cameroon and South African great Lucas Redebe.

Liberia President George Weah makes the list with Liverpool duo Sadio Mane and Mohammed Salah also named in the best XI. '

Four times African footballer of the year Yaya Toure completes the Sun's best XI African players.