Mo Salah crowns magical 2017 as Africa's best player - in pictures

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Liverpool and Egypt striker Mohamed Salah at the International Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana in Thursday's CAF awards ceremony.

Liverpool and Egypt striker Mohamed Salah with club team mate Sadio Mané at the International Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana in Thursday's CAF awards ceremony.

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Salah polled 625 points, ahead of fellow candidates Sadio Mané on 507 and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang on 311 points

Salah polled 625 points, ahead of fellow candidates Sadio Mané on 507 and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang on 311 points

Salah polled 625 points, ahead of fellow candidates Sadio Mané on 507 and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang on 311 points

Salah polled 625 points, ahead of fellow candidates Sadio Mané on 507 and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang on 311 points

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Salah polled 625 points, ahead of fellow candidates Sadio Mané on 507 and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang on 311 points

After accepting his award, Salah said: "This award is especially for me and my country, and for all of the kids in Africa”.

Salah played a key role in guiding Egypt to 2018 World Cup Russia and has already scored 23 goals for Liverpool, setting new club scoring records.

Salah polled 625 points, ahead of fellow candidates Sadio Mané on 507 and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang on 311 points

Salah polled 625 points, ahead of fellow candidates Sadio Mané on 507 and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang on 311 points

Salah played a key role in guiding Egypt to 2018 World Cup Russia and has already scored 23 goals for Liverpool, setting new club scoring records.

Salah equalled Roger Hunt's club record of 23 goals for Liverpool before the New Year.

Salah equalled Roger Hunt's club record of 23 goals for Liverpool before the New Year.

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