The countdown to the CAF Awards on December 16, 2024, has ignited excitement across African football, with Simon Adingra of Ivory Coast and Serhou Guirassy of Guinea emerging as the frontrunners for the African Ballon d’Or.
Adingra, 22, dazzled in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final with his assists and vision, playing a pivotal role in Ivory Coast’s triumph.
Named the tournament’s best young player, his performances for the Elephants highlight his potential despite recent inconsistencies with Brighton.
Meanwhile, Guirassy has enjoyed a prolific season, scoring 19 goals between Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund.
His stellar qualifiers for AFCON 2025, netting five goals in two games, underline his lethal finishing ability, although injury setbacks have posed challenges.
With a fan poll showing Adingra narrowly leading Guirassy, the race for Africa’s most prestigious individual honor remains fiercely competitive.
