The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the 10 nominees for its African Player of the Year award, with reigning winner Achraf Hakimi among those competing to retain the title.
The shortlist includes Manchester United and Cote d’Ivoire forward Amad Diallo, Newcastle United and DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, and Villarreal and Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye.
Senegal captain Sadio Mane, who plays for Al-Nassr, is also nominated, alongside Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena.
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo is Ghana’s representative, while Bayern Munich and Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari is included on the list.
Hakimi’s Morocco team-mate Brahim Diaz, of Real Madrid, is another nominee. The 10-player shortlist is completed by Paris Saint-Germain defender Hakimi and Senegal forward Ismaila Sarr, who plays for Crystal Palace.
The winner will be announced on 7 December.
Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, was named Africa’s best player last year.
