It's that time of year when the Confederation of African Football announces the prestigious ten-man shortlist for the CAF Player of the Year award .
Many African stars have enjoyed outstanding campaigns, and it will come as no surprise if Borussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah are among the nominees.
Legendary Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also had a standout year in France, while Brahim Diaz shone for Real Madrid in Spain.
Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco full-back Achraf Hakimi, Burkina Fasos Edmond Tapsoba, and Ghana's Mohammed Kudus will all hope to make the final list.
However, four Nigerian internationals have made exceptional contributions for both club and country this year, and they are firmly in the conversation for the CAF shortlist. Soccernet.ng highlights their achievements.
