The African continent has produced some great athletes over the years. The athletes are spread across various sports, including soccer, NBA, MLS, Boxing, among other top sports. Because of limited opportunities in Africa, most top athletes usually migrate to first-world countries, searching for greener pastures. Sports betting fans on US sportsbooks know these players very well for their contributions to their teams (or on their own). Fortunately, these athletes are paid well to do what they do. In this piece, you will learn about the top-earning Africans in US sports in 2021.

Kamaru Usman

Sport: UFC

Country: Nigeria

Salary: 1,500,000 USD

Usman Kamaru has risen to become one of the best UFC fighters. He is known for his pure grit, hard work, and talent. Moreover, his opponents cannot find a way around his finesse and power. Kamaru is undoubtedly the best African fighter in the UFC. The Nigerian fighter is also in contention for the top spot in the pound-for-pound rankings. Besides, he is also a top earner in the sport and is the only one in UFC 261 to earn a seven-figure salary.

Victor Wanyama

Sport: MLS

Country: Kenya

Salary: 3,224, 000 USD

Wanyama was born in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1991. He plays as a defensive midfielder and is currently contracted at the Major League Soccer club CF Montreal. The 29-year-old is also the Kenyan National team captain. Among his most memorable moments was when he became the first player to score in the UEFA Champions League in Celtic’s 2-1 win over Barcelona in 2012. Southampton welcomed him to the Premier League. Wanyama also played for Tottenham Hotspurs before moving to the MLS.

Ndamukong Suh

Sport: NFL

Country: Cameroon

Salary: 9,000,000 USD

Ndamukong plays for Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a contract worth around 9 million USD per annum. He is regarded as one of the best defensive players in the NFL right now. His accolades include Defensive Rookie of the Year and NFL 2010’s All-Decade Team. The Cameroonian athlete has also featured in 5 Pro Bowls.

Al-Farouq Aminu

Sport: Basketball

Country: Nigeria

Salary: 9,720,900 USD

Aminu is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Chicago Bulls of the NBA as a power forward. Before joining his current team, he also played for Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic. He represents the Nigerian National team at the international level. The athlete was born in 1990 and got drafted to the NBA in 2010. Aminu won the 2016-17 Maurice Lucas Award. His earnings make him the 126th best-paid player in the NBA.

Pascal Saikam

Sport: Basketball

Country: Cameroon

Salary: 30,559,200 USD

Pascal Saikam was born on April 2, 1994, in Douala, Cameroon. He is a Cameroonian professional basketballer that currently plays for the Toronto Raptors as a power forward. He got drafted into the NBA in 2016 and has had an illustrious career since then. Some accolades he has received include NBA Most Improved Player in 2019 and WAC Player of the Year 2016. He is the 22nd best-paid NBA player this year.