Ademola Lookman a Nigeria striker and Ronwen Williams South Africa goalkeeper were among five stars shortlisted on Monday for the CAF African Player of the Year award.
A Confederation of African Football (CAF) statement listed Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, Ivory Coast winger Simon Adingra and Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy as the other candidates.
Lookman scored a hat-trick for Atalanta in a 3-0 UEFA Europa League final victory over Bayer Leverkusen last season and is favoured to win the award.
A ceremony where awards in numerous categories will be given to the men’s and women’s stars of Africa will be held on December 16 in Marrakesh Moroccan city.
