By Patricia Uyeh

Nigerian midfielder, Alex Iwobi went home with the CAF Young Player of the year award beating Sandra Owussu Ansah and Eric Ayiah last night at the Glo-CAF awards.

His proud girlfriend, Clarrise took to her IG page to celebrate him. She shared a photo with her man and wrote:

”Well done to my baby! Youth player of the year 2016 in Africa! ? #morelife #proud ”

Meanwhile, below is the full list of winners at the award ceremony:

African Player of the Year – (Based in Africa) – Denis ONYANGO (Uganda & Mamelodi Sundowns)

Women’s Player of the Year – Asisat OSHOALA (Nigeria & Arsenal Ladies)

Most Promising Talent – Kelechi IHEANACHO (Nigeria & Manchester City)

Youth Player of the Year – Alex IWOBI (Nigeria & Arsenal)

Coach of the Year – Pitso MOSIMANE (Mamelodi Sundowns)

Club of the Year – Mamelodi Sundowns

National Team of the Year – Uganda

Women’s National Team of the Year – Nigeria

Referee of the Year – Bakary Papa GASSAMA

Football Leader of the Year – Manuel LOPES NASCIMENTO, President of Guinea Bissau Football Federation

Legend Award – Laurent POKOU, Former player of Cote d’Ivoire

Emilienne MBANGO, Former player of Cameroon

Photo  credit: Yabaleftonline