Salah is the current Premier League top scorer, with 13 goals.
Aboubakar led the way as they qualified for the last 16
Gernot Rohr took charge of Nigeria in August 2016.
Eleven players made the cut for the Player of the Year 2017.
Atlético de San Luis sign Mali midfielder Mohamed Sissoko.
Bakambu scores after becoming the first African to win Spanish award.
This is the first time Mohamed Salah has been nominated.
TP Mazembe retain Confederation Cup crown.
Senegal achieve highest ever Fifa World Ranking.
Mane is one of just two Africans to make the Ballon d'Or shortlist.
DAY 02
Match 04
Guinea vs Malawi 1:0
FACTS
Left-back Issiaga Sylla scored the only goal ('35). Guinea, captained by Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita, join Senegal at the top of the group.
Guinea
Malawi