Dont Know who  really shortlisted Kanu,Essien,Drogba,Eto' O and of all Abou Trekka  for this year's GLO/CAF African footballer of the year without shortlisting the real Africa's greatest football export to Europe this year in person of Fredrick Kanoute, one wonders why he isnt included in that list inspite of his contributions to his Spanish Club since he joined them.Earlier this year,he single handedly helped his Club(Sevilla FC of Spain) to win the UEFA cup and to cap it all,he is the highest African goal scorer  in one of Europe's best league at the moment with nine goals, Guys,dis aint easy feats!
Although it may be argued that he isnt a thorough bred African like Kanu and the rest,but he has demonstrated that he truly has African blood lying in him by choosing to play for Mali,his native country ahead ofcountries like France and England that really lobbied to have this great African in thier teams.That alone should have made CAF to honour this examplary African footballer!!

I think you've got a point.

Kanoute's always been a talent but he's finally had some luck vis-a-vis injuries.

KANOUTE FOR AFRICAN FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR

WHAT A JOKE

@ Topic

What about Peter Odemwingie, Yak and Diouf?

Kanoute was not actually the Tonic to Sevilla's success last season, in fact, he scored 12 goals in all competition and brother, 12 goals in 44 games cannot guarantee a striker a nomination. believe me, he scored 6 in the La liga, out of the 54 scored by the club, how much did he contribute there? He really contributed a lot in the UEFA where he scored 6 in 10 outings, needless to say, both Eto'o and Drogba scored at least five in the major cup, so how does he fit in if there's virtually no record, country wise? Cameroun and Nigeria narrowly lost out to world cup debutants, what about Kanoute?

He has resurrected this season, but bulk of the notable points will be considered against the previous season, just like Kanu has ressurrected this season. Osaze is not doing too badly in Ligue 1 too.

Needless to say, this might be Kanoute's season if the fire in him can continue burning till the end of the season.