Who was the best player at AFCON 2012?

Zambia's improbable triumph gave AFCON 2012 its fairy-tale story, but individual excellence was spread across the whole tournament. Who was truly the best?

1. 1
   Christopher Katongo

   Zambia's captain who was voted the tournament's best player as Zambia won their first-ever AFCON title.
2. 2
   Emmanuel Mayuka

   Zambia's young striker who was the tournament's top scorer and was electric throughout Zambia's historic run.
3. 3
   Kennedy Mweene

   Zambia's goalkeeper who was a hero in the final penalty shootout against Ivory Coast.
4. 4
   Gervinho

   Ivory Coast's pacy winger who caused constant problems for opposing defenses throughout the tournament.
5. 5
   Asamoah Gyan

   Ghana's prolific striker who was dangerous throughout as Ghana reached the semi-finals.
6. 6
   André Ayew

   Ghana's forward who played with skill and composure throughout Ghana's campaign.
7. 7
   Samuel Eto'o

   Cameroon's legendary striker who top-scored for his side but couldn't prevent an early Cameroon exit.
8. 8
   Mubarak Wakaso

   Ghana's midfielder who scored spectacular goals and was impressive throughout Ghana's run.
9. 9
   Frédéric Oumar Kanouté

   Mali's veteran striker who led Mali's surprising run to the semi-finals of the competition.