Mali legend Frederic Kanoute has thrown his weight behind Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams, declaring him a top contender for the African Footballer of the Year award.
Williams enjoyed a stellar season with Athletic Club, winning the Copa del Rey and scoring 14 goals with 5 assists in 39 matches.
Kanoute, a former Sevilla star and winner of the 2007 CAF African Best Player award, praised Williams' impressive contributions, placing him alongside Mohamed Salah and Ademola Lookman as one of the top contenders for the prestigious award.
“It's difficult for me to give a name because Inaki Williams did well and had a fantastic season at Athletic," Kanoute said. "Maybe I will say Lookman, Salah, and Williams."
The African Footballer of the Year award is highly coveted and has been won by some of the continent's biggest stars in recent years, including last year's winner, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.
