Real Madrid star joins Mo Salah in being left off African Player of the Year shortlist | OneFootball

Real Madrid star Brahim Díaz has been left off the list of nominees to be named African Player of the Year.

As much will no doubt mark a major surprise to large sections of the Real fanbase, many of whom had been pushing the 24-year-old as a candidate to scoop the award outright.

Brahim, though, is far from the only high-profile omission…

Joining the Blancos man in being left off the shortlist are the likes of Nicolas Jackson, Mohammed Kudus, and Victor Boniface.

Most head-turning of all, though, is the absence of Liverpool standout Mohamed Salah, a previous two-time winner of the prize.

The final list of nominees to be named Africa’s best for 2024 is showcased below, consisting of:

Amine Gouiri, Edmond Tapsoba, Simon Adingra, Chancel Mbemba, Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi, Soufiane Rahimi, Ademola Lookman, William Troost-Ekong, and Ronwen Williams.

The winner of the award will be announced on December 16th, as part of a high-profile ceremony in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Conor Laird – GSFN