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African football player of the year: the list of candidates revealed

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of candidates for the African Player of the Year award. The date for the awards ceremony has not yet been confirmed.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of candidates for the African Player of the Year award. The date for the awards ceremony has not yet been confirmed.

Nominees for African Player of the Year

Frank Anguissa (Cameroon, Naples) Fiston Mayele (DRC, Pyramids FC) Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool) Denis Bouanga (Gabon, Los Angeles FC) Serhou Guirassy (Guinea, Dortmund) Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, PSG) Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco, RS Berkane) Victor Osimhen (Nigeria, Galatasaray) Iliman Ndiaye (Senegal, Everton) Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal, Tottenham)

In addition to the player of the year, awards will be given for the best goalkeeper, best young African player, and best trainer. The best club and national team of the year will also be recognized.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of candidates for the African Player of the Year award.
Kwame Osei · The African Herald

The announcement of the ceremony date is forthcoming.

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Based on reporting by Africanews.

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