Thank you: Yaya Toure accepts his award while Didier Drogba (right) looks on, before the pair embrace (below)
Congratulations: Drogba and Toure have a cuddle
Although Toure has not quite been able to replicate his form this season, his incredible power and tenacity helped City dominate games last term.
He grabbed six goals in the top flight including two in the penultimate match against Newcastle - which City won 2-0 and gave them a fighting chance of snatching the title from rivals Manchester United on the final day.
Presentation: Drogba and Toure hold large certificates of their achievements
The Ivory Coast lost to Zambia in the final of the African Cup of Nation in a penalty shoot-out, but Toure had been substituted by that point.
Zambia were rewarded for their success by being named African Team of the Year and their boss, Herve Renard, was Coach of the Year.
Toure joined Senegalese forward El-Hadji Diouf on two victories, although it is unlikely he will be able to eclipse Cameroonian ex-Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o, who picked up the title four times.
Fair play: Zambia coach Herve Renard helped his side shock the Ivory Coast in the African Cup of Nations
Essential: Toure bagged both goals as City saw off Newcastle in the season's penultimate game
Drogba, 34, was also in with a strong chance of winning the award because of his influence on Chelsea's successful pursuit of the Champions League title.
When the going got tough in Europe, the striker was there to produce for his side.
With the Blues needing a result in their final group game against Valencia to qualify, Drogba struck twice and was at his dominating best, despite indifferent domestic form, to get Andre Villas-Boas's team through.
After the Portuguese manager was sacked, Drogba gave his replacement Roberto Di Matteo a huge boost in his third game in charge.
Accra: Drogba and Toure travelled to Ghana to attend the award ceremony
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