RIYAD MAHREZ WINS 2016 AFRICAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Fresh from winning the PFA player of the year and BBC African Footballer of the Year, the 25-year old Algerian international is now the best player on the African continent beating tough competition from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Sadio Mane who came second and third respectively.

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I would like to thank my team mates, I dedicate this award to my family. I want to thank Africa.. of course Nigeria and all my supporters – #RyadMahrez acceptance speech after being announced the African Player of the Year #APOTY #GloCAFAwards2016

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