Ever wondered how the nominees are chosen? We ask sports journalists across Africa to nominate, then YOU, the fans, pick #bbcafoty winner
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In Kampala is
@cathkemi with Uganda's Cranes fans who are still buzzing after qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon next January -
Lomana LuaLua says Mahrez has been "amazing. Two of the players I've been watching are on the shortlist"
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Former winner Michael Essien assures
@okwoche he's very much still playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-37957519 …#bbcafoty - 1 more reply
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Sadiuo mane of Liverpool
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Mahrez, Iwobi Mikel Obi, & Aubameyang.
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have you heard Africa's song bird
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I forgot Aubameyang
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Mahrez, Mané, Aurier, Yaya Touré, Aubameyang maybe
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I would replace yaya with bailly
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a possible alternative.
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Aubameyang,Mahrez,Mane,Iheanacho and Slimani
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Mahrez, Mane, Yaya Toure, Dolly
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Mahrez, Mahrez, Mahrez and not forgetting Mahrez. Why bother with a shortlist?
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Which names will be on shortlist?