Eleven players made the cut for the Player of the Year 2017.
Atlético de San Luis signs Mali midfielder Mohamed Sissoko
Bakambu scores after becoming the first African to win a 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
Senegal achieves the highest ever FIFA World Ranking
How Aubameyang helped put Gabon on the map.
He registered more dribbles than Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben.
The asylum-seeking orphan who conquered the Premier League
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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