Mohamed Salah has been named the men’s Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.
The Egyptian wins the award for the second time in his career after enjoying another fruitful campaign with Liverpool.
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr won the women’s award, which for the first time was voted for by the full FWA membership, having previously been decided by a panel of experts.
Join Our WhatsApp Channel for Exclusive Stories, News Reports, and Engaging Content. {Click Here}
Salah received 48 per cent of the voting, finishing ahead of Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne and West Ham’s Declan Rice.
ALSO READ: Umahi’s endorsement of Ebonyi Speaker, Nwifuru, as successor, boost for youths – Commissioner
ALSO READ: Tinubu, Atiku, others shivering because of Osinbajo’s credentials — Oba of Benin
The Liverpool attacker has 44 goal involvements in 44 appearances this season in all competitions (30 goals, 14 assists) as he and his team-mates continue to hunt down what would be an unprecedented quadruple.
Kerr received 40 per cent of votes to beat Arsenal’s Vivianne Miedema and Man City’s Lauren Hemp, who finished second and third.
The Australian has scored a goal a game in the Women’s Super League this season, bagging 18 in 18 for the league leaders, with a further four assists.
Both Salah and Kerr will be presented with their awards at a Footballer of the Year dinner on May 5.
