Africa-Press – Lesotho. The CAF Awards ceremony is approaching, but the spotlight has already shifted to a heated controversy: the absence of Sehrou Guirassy from the final three nominees for African Player of the Year.
While Mohamed Salah, Achraf Hakimi, and Victor Osimhen will compete for the crown in Rabat, many observers believe Guirassy deserved a place among them. His season speaks for itself—Champions League Golden Boot, Club World Cup top scorer, second-highest scorer in the Bundesliga, top African scorer in Europe, a 21st-place Ballon d’Or finish, and a nomination among FIFA’s best strikers. His brother Karamba loudly condemned what he called a “disgrace,” and Guinean media unanimously echoed the outrage, describing the striker’s exclusion as incomprehensible and unjustifiable.
Across Guinea, Africa, and even Germany, reactions have poured in, denouncing a flawed and opaque selection process. Press outlets from Guinée 28 to Guinea News and Bild highlighted the absurdity of leaving out one of the continent’s most prolific forwards.
Many argue that Guirassy’s performances surpassed those of some finalists, especially Victor Osimhen, whose season—though strong—was statistically less dominant. As shockwaves spread, the debate raises broader questions about CAF’s criteria, transparency, and the value given to individual achievements. Whether or not the Confederation responds, the scandal has already overshadowed the ceremony, with many fans convinced that an injustice has been committed.
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