GLO CAF AWARDS: THE “KING OF AFRICA” KNOWN TODAY!

The nominees for the CAF Awards in various categories include:

African Player of the Year 2012:

1. Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast)
2. Yaya Touré (Ivory Coast)
3. Alexandre Song (Cameroon)

African Player of the Year 2012 playing in Africa:

1. Mohamed Aboutrika
2. Rainford Kalaba
3. Stoppila Sunzu

National Selection of the Year 2012:

1. Cape Verde
2. Ivory Coast
3. Zambia

African Women’s Selection of the Year 2012:

1. Equatorial Guinea
2. Ghana U17
3. Nigeria U20

Club of the Year 2012:

1. Al Ahly
2. Espérance Sportive de Tunis
3. AC Léopards

Coach of the Year 2012:

1. Hervé Renard
2. Houssam Al Badry
3. Joseph Morius Omog

Best Young Talent 2012:

1. Mohamed Salah
2. Moussa Konate
3. Victor Wanyama

Best Player of the Year 2012:

1. Chinwendu Ihezuo
2. Genoveva Anoman
3. Portia Modise

Referee of the Year 2012:

1. Jamel Haimoudi
2. Badara Diatta
3. Slim Jedidi

Legendary Trophy:

1. Mahmoud Jawhary
2. Rigobert Song

As for the chances of the three nominees for the African Player of the Year:

1. Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast):
   • Strong contender due to his pivotal role in Chelsea’s Champions League triumph.
   • His emotional year, including the move to Shanghai Shenhua, adds to his case.
   • Past controversies regarding the award could influence the decision.
2. Yaya Touré (Ivory Coast):
   • The holder of the trophy from the previous year.
   • Key player for Manchester City, contributing to their Premier League title.
   • May face competition from Drogba but has a strong chance.
3. Alexandre Song (Cameroon):
   • Considered an underdog due to competition from the two Ivorians.
   • His transfer to FC Barcelona is a notable achievement, but playing time has been limited.
   • Cameroon’s elimination from CAN 2013 might impact his chances.

The ultimate winner will be revealed at the CAF Awards ceremony.