Mohamed Salah in BBC African Footballer of the Year Shortlist

Mohamed Salah shortlisted for BBC award

BBC have made a five-man shortlist for the 2018 BBC's African Footballer of the Year Award which was compiled by a panel of football experts. The list is as follows; Kalidou Koulibaly, Medhi Benatia, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Thomas Partey. Voting will end December 2 and the winner will be announced December 14.


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