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Drogba leads race for CAF award
Hatem Maher Published in FilGoal on 12 - 12 - 2007

Didier Drogba will lead the run for the 2007 African Player of the Year after the five-man shortlist was announced by CAF on Wednesday.
The Ivorian striker, who was named Africa's best player in 2006, faces competition from Chelsea teammate Michael Essien.
Drogba finished the Premiership last season as the top scorer while Essien excelled in the heart of the Blues' midfield.
Malian striker Frederic Kanoute has also made the list after his exploits with Spanish side Sevilla.
He led the Andalucian outfit to their second successive UEFA Cup title at the expense of Espanyol as well as guiding his nation to a place in the African Cup of Nations.
Sevilla have also qualified to the UEFA Champions League and booked their place in the last 16.
Kanoute's compatriot Mahamadou Diarra has been named after his consistent displays with Primera Liga holders Real Madrid.
Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been included as he helped fill the void left by Thierry Henry, who joined Barcelona in the close season.

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