Cameroon Leads African Player Of The Year Titles As Nigeria Follows Close Behind

Cameroon Leads African Player Of The Year Titles As Nigeria Follows Close Behind

Sampson Adedeji

Cameroon continues to dominate the African Player of the Year awards, boasting the highest number of winners with 11 laureates and 8 second-place finishes, according to historical records of the prestigious CAF accolade, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Nigeria ranks second with 7 winners and 6 runners-up, while Ghana and Ivory Coast are tied with 6 winners each, though Ghana has finished second 8 times compared to Ivory Coast’s 7. Morocco also has 6 winners, with 3 second-place finishes, highlighting the growing presence of North African players in the award’s history.

Senegal has produced 4 winners and 3 runners-up, while Algeria, Egypt, and Liberia have each celebrated 3 winners and 4 second-place finishes.

Mali has had 2 winners with 1 second-place finish, and Guinea rounds out the top 11 with 1 winner and 3 runners-up.

These statistics underline the rich footballing heritage across Africa, showcasing the continent’s consistent production of world-class talent over the decades.