CAF African Player of the year 2017 - Shortlist

Eleven players made the cut for the Player of the Year 2017.

4 Dec 2017
Stars in America - Mali - Club - Transfer - Mohamed Sissoko moves to Mexico

Atlético de San Luis sign Mali midfielder Mohamed Sissoko.

3 Dec 2017
STARS IN EUROPE - CONGO DR - Cedric Bakambu named Player of the month in Spain

Bakambu scores after becoming the first African to win Spanish award.

28 Nov 2017
BBC AFRICAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR - EGYPT - NOMINEE - Mohamed Salah

This is the first time Mohamed Salah has been nominated.

26 Nov 2017
BBC AFRICAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR - SENEGAL - NOMINEE - Sadio Mane

Mane is one of just two Africans to make the Ballon d'Or shortlist.

24 Nov 2017
FIFA RANKING - NOVEMBER 2017 FOR AFRICA

Senegal achieve highest ever Fifa World Ranking.

24 Nov 2017
BBC AFRICAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR - GABON - NOMINEE - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

How Aubameyang helped put Gabon on the map.

23 Nov 2017
BBC AFRICAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR - GUINEA - NOMINEE - Naby Keita

He registered more dribbles than Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben.

23 Nov 2017
BBC AFRICAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR - NIGERIA - NOMINEE - Victor Moses

The asylum-seeking orphan who conquered the Premier League

22 Nov 2017

Stars in Europe - England - Keyplayer - Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka  Arsenal 

UEFA Champions League - Semi-final - 2nd leg

Arsenal vs Atletico 1:0
Arsenal wins 2:1 on aggregate
Goal Arsenal: Bukayo Saka (44')

Saka And Raya join Thierry Henry after reaching the Final 

Considered one of the best wingers in the world, Saka is a skilled dribbler, creative player and prolific goalscorer. Predominantly a right winger, Saka uses his pace, dribbling ability, and strength to beat defenders. Naturally left-footed, he is known for cutting inside to score long-range, curled efforts, or delivering crosses. His proficiency with his right foot also makes him a threat on the byline.

Despite primarily playing on the right, Saka has demonstrated versatility, featuring as a left winger, left wing-back, and even left-back throughout his Arsenal and England career. He has drawn comparisons to Arjen Robben, with former Premier League defender Glen Johnson highlighting his pace, goal threat, and work rate.

 

11 May 2026
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