Amad nominated for CAF Player of the Year award
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 6:30 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Manchester United winger Amad has been included on a 10-man shortlist for the CAF Player of the Year award. This nomination follows his impressive performances for the Ivory Coast in international competitions, where he scored three goals at the Africa Cup of Nations and two during the World Cup. Despite limited output for Manchester United this season, he has made an impact internationally. The award winner will be announced on December 7. Amad is expected to compete in the upcoming AFCON qualifying matches against Gambia later this month.
- •Amad has played seven matches this season for Manchester United.
- •He scored three goals in AFCON and two in the World Cup this summer.
- •The CAF Player of the Year winner will be revealed on December 7.
- •Amad has been called up for AFCON qualifying matches against Gambia.
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Amad: Man United attacker nominated for “prestigious honour”
"Manchester United winger Amad has been nominated for a top award.YearThe Ivory Coast winger has had to transition from a right wing-back under Ruben Amorim to a more attacking role under Michael Carri...
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