The Leicester City midfielder is recognised for his crucial part in one of the most incredible sporting achievements in recent years, beating Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the prize
Riyad Mahrez has been announced as the African Player of the Year for 2016.
The Algeria international midfielder is recognised after playing a pivotal role in Leicester City’s incredible march to the 2015-16 Premier League title.
He beats Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who won in 2015, to this year’s prize.
