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Mohamed Salah named BBC African Footballer of the Year

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Following a record number of votes, the Liverpool star won ahead of Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Guinean Naby Keita, Sadio Mane of Senegal and Nigeria's Victor Moses.
 
"I am very happy to win this award," the 25-year-old told BBC Sport.
 
"It's always a special feeling when you win something. I feel like I had a great year, so I'm very happy."
 
Salah, the Premier League's top scorer with 13 goals, has enjoyed a stellar year for both club and country.
 
In early 2017, the forward was the central figure for Egypt as they finished runners-up at the Africa Cup of Nations.
 
He also had a hand in all seven of the goals that took the Pharaohs to their first World Cup since 1990 - assisting two and scoring five, including the stoppage-time penalty against Congo that qualified them for Russia.
 
"I want to be the best Egyptian ever so I work hard," added Salah, who is the third player from Egypt to win the award and first since 2008.
 
"I always follow my own way and I want everyone in Egypt to follow my way."
 
Salah's form at club level as been every bit as impressive as it has in internationals.
 
In Italy, he scored 15 goals and made 11 others as he helped Roma finish second in Serie A, their best league placing in seven years, prior to joining Liverpool and scoring 13 times in his first 16 league games.
 
"I would like to thank my Liverpool team-mates and I also had a good season with Roma so I have to thank my team-mates there and my team-mates in the national team," said Salah.
 
"Since I came here, I wanted to work hard and show everyone my football. I wanted to come back to the Premier League since I left, so I am very happy."
 
By winning the BBC African Footballer of the year prize Salah adds his name to a list of legends including Jay-Jay Okocha (Nigeria), Didie
"I am very happy to be Drogba (Ivory Coast) and Michael Essien.

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