Drogba and Salah were team-mates at Chelsea in 2014.
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.
Mane is one of just two Africans to make the Ballon d'Or shortlist.
The Perfect Striker - Skills & Goals
In March 2025, he became the second-highest goal scorer for the Nigeria national team after scoring two goals in a 2:0 away victory over Rwanda during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
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