A month ago
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the final five names for the all awaited African Player of the Year award 2024. This is one that came as a surprise to many. CAF used really few From Europe and those who made lots of impact in the past Afcon.
Serhou Guirassy's exceptional goal-scoring record for Borussia Dortmund that he brought from his former team. The striker's clinical finishing ability made him top and he also carries the Guinean national team on his shoulder whenever he is needed as he recently gave the a life line against Democratic Republic Of Congo.
Achraf Hakimi's phenomenal defensive and attacking prowess on the flanks has helped him solidify his position as one of Africa's top players. The 24-year-old full-back's impressive displays for club and country makes him a strong contender.
At just 20 years old, Simon Adingra who has already made waves in the Premier League and also placed a lot of smiles on the faces of Ivorians. His impressive performances for Brighton have earned him a spot among Africa's elite.
Ronwen Williams is the only goalkeeper among the five, he has been really solid for Mamelodi Sundows of South Africa,He represented south Africa really well at the Afcon, saving good penalties for them as they performed well at the tournament.
Ademola Lookman is one out of the five who is really likely to win the award and take over from his country man Victor Oshimen who won the last edition, The 25 year old hit man really made a difference for Atlanta in the final of the Europa League final against Bayern Leverkusen when they stopped their longest unbeaten run. Lookman also entered the Afcon and and difference.
Ademola recently hit in hard in Naples as he scored to quick first half goals to set up his team to a big win
CAF shocked a lot of people when they dropped the 30 man because some big names were out of the list. Everyone is looking up to what would happen later this month as the awards ceremony.
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