The shortlist announcement for the African player of the year award has sparked debate, particularly regarding omissions like Salah and Boniface, emphasizing Afcon performance.
Boniface expressed his frustrations on X about missing the nominations despite being vital for Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten domestic double. His absence from Afcon due to injury raised questions.
Despite Salah's impressive club statistics of 33 goals and 18 assists for Liverpool, his exclusion from the Caf player of the year nominations has been heavily criticized.
The nominations reflect a focus on players' performances during the Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting the influence of the tournament on the Caf's selection criteria.
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