African Footballer of the Year: An L1 player among the five finalists

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By: Manu Tournoux

African Footballer of the Year: An L1 player among the five finalists

Who will succeed Victor Osimhen, African footballer of the year 2024, on December 16? Certainly, it will be a player never before distinguished in this way.

This Monday CAF revealed the five finalists: Simon Adingra (Brighton/Côte d’Ivoire), Serhou Guirassy (Stuttgart/Dortmund/Guinea), Achraf Hakimi (PSG/Morocco), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta/Nigeria) and Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns/South Africa).

As for the best youngster, three of the nominees still in the running play in Ligue 1: Oumar Diakité (Reims/Côte d’Ivoire), Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco/Morocco), Lamine Camara (Metz/Monaco/Senegal), Karim Konaté (Salzburg/Ivory Coast) and Yankuba Minteh (Brighton/Gambia).

Note that Angers Ivorian goalkeeper Yahia Fofana is claiming the title of best goalkeeper of the year 2024.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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