Extravagant Wheels: Drogba and Eto’o Among Notable African Athletes with Luxurious Car Collections

These African footballers have not only made a name for themselves on the pitch but also impressed with their luxurious taste in automobiles. Here’s a glimpse into the extravagant car collections owned by some of Africa’s legendary football stars.

 

Sulley Muntari: The Ferrari Gallardo

Former AC Milan player Sulley Muntari, who now reportedly runs a high-end car modification business, boasts a striking camouflage Lamborghini Gallardo worth an estimated $169,000 (R2.5 million).

 

John Obi Mikel: The Bentley Grand Tourer

Among his impressive array of exotic vehicles, Nigerian and former Chelsea player John Obi Mikel owns a 2008 Bentley Continental GT valued at $181,000 (R2.7 million). Despite being 32 years old, Mikel continues to excel at Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig.

 

Didier Drogba: The Mercedes SLR Coupe

Ivory Coast’s football legend Didier Drogba, known for his aerial prowess and physical strength during his time at Chelsea, owns a legendary Mercedes SLR worth $200,000 (R2.9 million), reflecting his status as the country’s all-time leading scorer.

 

Emmanuel Adebayor: The Aston Martin Dynamic Sports V12

Former Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and Real Madrid striker Emmanuel Adebayor possesses a stunning collection of high-end cars. Among them is the Aston Martin DBS, valued at $210,000 (R3.1 million), which he proudly displays while representing Olimpia Asunción.

Obafemi Martins: The McLaren Mercedes-Benz SLR

Former Newcastle and Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins is the owner of a luxurious Mercedes-McLaren convertible worth approximately $419,000 (R6.2 million), showcasing his exquisite taste in automobiles.

El Hadji Diouf: The Mercedes-Benz SLR SUV

The charismatic former Senegalese national team member, El Hadji Diouf, possesses a stunning Mercedes McLaren SLR SUV valued at around $500,000 (R7.4 million), reflecting his extravagant lifestyle.