Two Nigerian players, Ademola Lookman, and William Troost-Ekong, have been shortlisted for the CAF African Footballer of the Year.
Conspicuously absent on the list, however, are Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially revealed the list of the ten players shortlisted for the prestigious award thus: Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, PSG), Simon Adingra (Cote d’Ivoire, Brighton), Ronwen Williams (South Africa Orlando Pirates).Rookie of the season, Team of the season. No worries, I no play AFCON. Na why I dey wait for memes d’or.”
Meanwhile, Boniface has expressed displeasure at the omission of his name.
He tweeted on Thursday: Rookie of the season, Team of the season. No worries, I no play AFCON. Na why I dey wait for memes d’or.”
