FULL LIST: Africa's Best Footballers Nominated For 2019 CAF Awards

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Africa's current top players for this year's CAF Awards ceremony to take place early next year. CAF released the list of nominees for the 28th edition of its annual football awards with to players like Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez, Mohammed Salah and Ghanaian duo of Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew for the top award.

Some of the best female players as well as coaches and countries were also selected for the various categories for event which takes place on Tuesday, 7 January 2020 in Egypt.

The CAF awards celebrate African footballers and officials who have distinguished themselves during 2019 and this year's event will be held at Citadel Azure, Hurghada, Egypt.