Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure believes he is not recognized as one of the world's best players because he is African. The Ivory Coast international says he wants to prove players from his continent are as good as those from Europe and South America. The Ivory Coast international, who has won league titles in England, Spain and Greece, as well as the Champions League with Barcelona, was among the six names shortlisted for the Professional Footballers' Association’s Player of the Year award on Friday.