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!
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
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