Who is the best African goalkeeper of all time?

By YPB Team

Africa has produced world-class goalkeepers who have excelled at the highest levels of club and international football. Who is the greatest African goalkeeper of all time?

  1. Essam El-Hadary — ranked #11
    Essam El-Hadary
    Egypt's legendary goalkeeper who became the oldest player in World Cup history at the 2018 tournament, winning four AFCON titles.
  2. André Onana — ranked #22
    André Onana
    Cameroon and Manchester United's elite modern goalkeeper known for his exceptional reflexes and commanding presence.
  3. Joseph-Antoine Bell — ranked #33
    Joseph-Antoine Bell
    Cameroon's flamboyant goalkeeper who starred in the 1982, 1990, and 1994 World Cups across a remarkable international career.
  4. Richard Kingson — ranked #44
    Richard Kingson
    Ghana's dependable goalkeeper who was a key figure in the Black Stars' 2010 World Cup quarterfinal run.
  5. Boubacar Barry — ranked #55
    Boubacar Barry
    Ivory Coast's long-serving goalkeeper who was the Elephants' first choice across multiple Africa Cup of Nations campaigns.
  6. Denis Onyango — ranked #66
    Denis Onyango
    Uganda's record-breaking goalkeeper and multiple African Champions League winner with Mamelodi Sundowns.
  7. Naby Yattara — ranked #77
    Naby Yattara
    Guinea's long-serving goalkeeper and one of the most dependable shot-stoppers in African football history.
  8. Itumeleng Khune — ranked #88
    Itumeleng Khune
    South Africa's charismatic goalkeeper and the Bafana Bafana's longest-serving first-choice keeper.
  9. Robert Kidiaba — ranked #99
    Robert Kidiaba
    DR Congo's eccentric and acrobatic goalkeeper renowned for his backflip celebrations and outstanding reflexes.

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