Amad Diallo nominated for African Player of the Year
The Confederation of African Football revealed 10 nominees for the 2026 award, with the winner announced on December 7 in Lagos.
Ivory Coast international Amad Diallo is among 10 nominees for the 2026 African Player of the Year award, announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday, November 4. The Manchester United winger is the sole Ivorian representative in this category. The winner will be revealed on Monday, December 7, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria.
The CAF unveiled the 10 contenders for the 2026 African Player of the Year award, presenting a list that includes some surprises. Amad Diallo, an winger for Manchester United, is the only Ivorian player nominated for this prestigious title.
The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria. This nomination highlights Diallo's performance and recognition on the continental stage.
Why it mattersAmad Diallo, an Ivorian footballer playing abroad, has been nominated for a major African football award.