The battle for the crown and bragging rights as Africa’s best heats up as BBC has announced a shortlist from the nominated players.
Among the players who make the shortlist are Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure, who is indeed a phenomenal presence at the club. In form Dortmund striker who plays for Gabon, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang also makes the shortlist.
Yacine Brahimi of Algeria who plays his football at F.C Porto, Senegalese forward Saido Mane who plays for Southampton FC and Ghanaian Andre Ayew