Battle for the Africa footballer of the year award, see top 4 contestants

As the season comes to an end,the battle for the Best African footballer of the year award is not left out as the CAF (confederation of African football) presents this award on a yearly basis to the best African player, this award has being in existence since 1992 and votes are casted through SMS and online platforms.

Below are top four players who in contest to earn the award.

Sadio mane


Mane was born on 10 April,1992 in sehodou,, Senegal.




The Liverpool forward currently holds the award as the CAF presented it to him in 2019 -the first time of clinching the award.



Below is his stat for the season:


EPL:30 matches played with 16 goals,7 assists and 2 yellow and a red card.

UEFA super cup:1 match played with 2 goals.




UEFA champions league:8 matches played with 2 goals,1 assist and 2 yellow card.

Having won the premier league trophy this season,he is the 2nd in Liverpool scoring squad this season.
Riyad Mahrez

Full name Riyad Karim mahrez,he was born on 21 February,1991 in sarcelles,France.




The 29 year old currently plays for Manchester city and the Algeria National team.

He won the award-Best African footballer award in 2016.



Below his is stat for 19/20 season:

EPL :28 matches played with 9 goals and 8 assists.

UEFA champions league:6 matches played scoring 1 goal and making 4 assists.




League cup:5 matches played scoring 1 goal.

He is the 5th goal scorer in Manchester city scoring squad.
Mohamed Salah

Full name Mohamed Salah ghaly,he was born in his hometown nagrig, Egypt on 15th June,1992.




He is considered as one the Best forward in the world,as the 28 year old has clinched the African best footballer award 2 consecutive times in the year 2017 and 2018.




Below his is stat for this season:

EPL:29 matches played with 17 goals,8 assists and 1 yellow card.

UEFA champions league:8 matches played scoring 4 goals and making 2 assists.




He is Liverpool highest goal scorer for the season.
Pierre-emerick aubameyang

Full name pierre-emerick emiliano Francois aubameyang,he was born on 18th June,1989 in France.




Though the 30 years old plays for Gabon National team and the Arsenal football club.

The Gabon international isn't left behind has he was given the Best African footballer award in 2015.



Below his is stat for the 19/20 season:

EPL:31 matches played scoring 19 goals,2 assists and 4 yellow and 1 red card.

Europa:6 matches played scoring 3 goals.




He is Arsenal highest goal scorer for this season.