Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been shortlisted for the Player of the Year award at the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards.

This was announced by the Continental football governing body on Wednesday, November 4.

The Manchester City forward was nominated among 10 players other players for this prestigious shortlisted for the prestigious award, which is scheduled to be held later this year.

His fellow contenders are Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo, DR Congo’s Yoane Wissa, Ghana’s Antoine Semenyo, Morocco’s Ismael Saibari, Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Díaz, Senegal’s Ismaila Sarr, Pape Gueye and Sadio Mané, and South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena.

Semenyo's nomination follows his impressive individual performance for the Premier League side in the year under review for Man City, helping them to win the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup.

The winger was also part of the Black Stars squad that featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the United States.

His nomination adds to Ghana’s representation at this year’s awards, with Caleb Yirenkyi shortlisted for the Young Player of the Year award and the Black Stars also in contention for the National Team of the Year honour.

The 2026 CAF Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, on December 7, celebrating outstanding performances and achievements in African football.