RIYAD MAHREZ WINS BBC AFRICAN FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR

Leicester City and Alegria attacker
Riyad Mahrez has been crowned the
BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016.

The midfielder beat off competition from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Andre Ayew, Sadio Mane and Yaya Toure.

Riyad Mahrez in an interview with BBC sport responded "It means a lot, it's something big for African players so I am very happy, I am very proud.
"It's always good to receive awards and
for African players it's a huge honour.
To all the fans, thank you very much."


In the year of review, the 25 year old won the English Premier League title and was voted Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year. He was a driving force in Leicester City's shock title triumph, scoring 17 goals and providing 11 assists.