African Ballon d’Or, the incredible injustice

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By: Manu Tournoux

African Ballon d'Or, the incredible injustice

Two big names are not among the three nominees for the 2023 African Ballon d’Or title.

If the 2023 Ballon d’Or awarded to Lionel Messi will undoubtedly remain the leader in terms of debates provoked, the African Ballon d’Or should also get the various fans and observers talking. On December 11 in Marrakech the name of Sadio Mané’s successor will be revealed.

This Thursday, the African Football Confederation revealed the three finalists for this individual trophy. Major player in the Scudetto won by Naples, Victor Osimhen is logically among the nominees, Mohamed Salahwho had a good season with Liverpool despite an empty record in 2023, is also tipped to win, just like the Parisian Achraf Hakimi which completes this top 3.

There will therefore be two major absences, those of Riyad Mahrezwinner of the treble with Manchester City despite limited playing time, and Yassine Bounouwho was essential during Morocco’s journey to the World Cup semi-final as well as Sevilla FC’s Europa League victory.

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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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