Algeria and Leicester City striker Mahrez wins named African Footballer of The Year, Nigeria dominates

Algeria and Leicester forward Riyad Mahrez has been votedAfrican Footballer of the Year after helping inspire the Foxes to the Premier League title last season. The event held in Abuja saw Nigeria dominate the other award categories withKelechi Iheanacho, Alex Iwobi and Asisat Oshoala winning in other categories but the night belonged to Mahrez. Mahrez, 25, beat Gabon skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who scooped the prestigious accolade last year, into second place, with Senegal and Liverpool star Sadio Mane, taking third spot. A total of 361 votes saw Mahrez best Aubameyang's return of 313, while Mane attracted 186 backers in third. The 25-year-old's... Read Full Story