Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez beats the likes of Aubameyang to be crowned African Football of the Year
RIYAD MAHREZ has beaten the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to win the BBC African Footballer of the Year award.
The Foxes midfielder was outstanding last season and played a crucial part towards Leicester’s remarkable Premier League winning campaign.
Riyad Mahrez has been crowned African Footballer of the YearGetty ImagesMahrez scored 17 goals as Leicester remarkably won the Premier League titleReuters
Fans from across the world voted from a number of world stars including Yaya Toure and Sadio Mane but the Algerian came out on top following his heroics.
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Speaking to the BBC the Leicester star revealed how proud he was to claim the award.
He said: “It means a lot, it’s something big for African players so I am very happy, I am very proud.
“It’s always good to receive awards and for African players it’s a huge honour. To all the fans, thank you very much.
Mahrez beat high profile names such as Pierre-Emerick AubameyangGetty Images
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Mahrez was also in the running to win the Ballon d'Or and managed to finish seventh ahead of the likes of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Paul Pogba and his team-mate Jamie Vardy who finished eighth.
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