The Egypt international beat out the likes of Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Guinean Naby Keita, Sadio Mane of Senegal and Nigeria's Victor Moses.
Last year's winner, Riyad Mahrez was not even shorlisted for the award this year.

"It's always a special feeling when you win something. I feel like I had a great year, so I'm very happy."
He added, "I want to be the best Egyptian ever so I work hard.
"I always follow my own way and I want everyone in Egypt to follow my way."
In 2017,Salah played a huge role in Egypt second place Afcon 2017 finish and also pivotal in the Pharaohs Russia 2018 world cup qualification.
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