Sources at
the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) have it that four Nigerians will be
among the nominees for the 2016 African Footballer of the year, Vanguard
reports.
Pierre
Emerick Aubameyang of Borrusia Dortmund and Gabon is currently the reigning
African Player of the year, but he will have to fend off challenge from the
Nigerians to retain his award.
Ahmed Musa
who made a record transfer to Premier League champions Leicester City is set to
be in the list, alongside Chelsea Mikel Obi who captained Nigeria to a bronze
medal finish at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Alex Iwobi’s
rise with Arsenal will sure earn him a mention while Kelechi Iheanacho who has
been a revelation for Manchester City and Nigeria is also guaranteed to be on
the list.
The list of
nominees for the award will be released in two weeks time by the organisers of
the award, which will be handed out next year to the eventual winner.
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