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Amad in the running for African Footballer of the Year award

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Amad Diallo has been nominated for the CAF Player of the Year award, a prestigious honor recognizing the best African footballers, after his notable performances for Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup. He is one of 10 finalists for the award, which has been won by only two Ivory Coast players previously.

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Amad Diallo has been nominated for the CAF Player of the Year award, a prestigious honor recognizing the best African footballers, after his notable performances for Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup. He is one of 10 finalists for the award, which has been won by only two Ivory Coast players previously. Diallo's achievements include scoring three times in the continental tournament and finding the net in Ivory Coast's World Cup matches against Ecuador and Norway. The award's winner will be announced on December 7 in Nigeria.

Diallo's nomination is notable given his mixed start to the season with Manchester United, marked by time out injured and only one assist. Despite this, his class is considered permanent, and his recent performance against Aston Villa earned him positive reviews. There are calls for him to be considered for the upcoming match against Aston Villa, with some suggesting he should be included over Shay Lacey.

The CAF Player of the Year award has a strong lineup of contenders, including current holder Achraf Hakimi, Sadio Mane, and other prominent African players. If Diallo wins, he would be the first Manchester United player to receive this honor. The shortlist includes players from various top-tier clubs and national teams, highlighting the competitive nature of the award.

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Amad Diallo has been nominated for a prestigious individual award that has never been won by a Manchester United player. Although it has been a mixed start to the season for Amad Diallo, from spending time out injured and managing just one assist thus far, there’s no denying that he is one of the best African players in world football. Form is temporary, class is permanent, and there is reason to believe the Ivorian will overcome the recent slump. There are now calls for Amad to be dropped for Shay Lacey when the Reds host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. The academy graduate earned rave reviews on Tuesday night when he provided a match-winning assist for Matheus Cunha’s second goal. He would become the first United player to win the award if he comes out on top.

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