Osimhen, Lookman, Salah Missing As CAF Unveils Star-Studded Awards Shortlist

Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah have been omitted from the nominees for the Men’s Player of the Year award at the CAF Awards 2026, despite an impressive line-up featuring some of Africa’s biggest football stars.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the 10-man shortlist ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, on Monday, 7 December 2026.
Reigning African Player of the Year Achraf Hakimi of Morocco headlines the nominations as he seeks to retain the individual honour he won in 2025.
The Paris Saint-Germain defender faces competition from former winner Sadio Mané, Senegalese duo Ismaila Sarr and Pape Gueye, ...