Marc-Vivien Foé Prize 2014: The Finalists Revealed
The prestigious Marc-Vivien Foé Prize, awarded annually by RFI and France 24 for the best African player in Ligue 1, is set to be awarded next Monday. The prize, named in honor of the late Marc-Vivien Foé, has become one of the most coveted individual accolades in African football, with the 2013 edition being won by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
For the 2014 edition, a distinguished panel of specialist journalists from both French and African media outlets will decide the winner. The ten players vying for this year’s honor have been announced, with all having made significant contributions to their respective clubs during the 2013-2014 season.
Below are the ten finalists for the 2014 Marc-Vivien Foé Prize, based on their performances as of March 31, 2014:
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (St-Étienne)
Benjamin Moukandjo (Lorient)
Sadio Mané (Metz)
Vincent Enyeama (Lille)
Aymen Abdennour (Toulouse)
Bafétimbi Gomis (Lyon)
Younès Belhanda (Montpellier)
Tino Costa (Valenciennes)
Mohamed Salah (Basel, previously with Chelsea on loan)
Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik (Rennes)
Each player has demonstrated remarkable form, playing pivotal roles in their teams’ successes throughout the season. The winner will be announced next Monday, with the football world eagerly anticipating the announcement of who will succeed Aubameyang.
