Addo, who plys his trade in Sweden for Kvarnsvedensik impressed in the 2016 Africa Women's Championship in Cameroon to propel Ghana to a third place finish.

She is among the five (5) players who have been shortlisted for the topmost African award in Women's football.

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The winners will be decided by votes from the CAF Technical & Development, Media Committees and a panel of 20 experts (Journalists, TV consultants) except Fair Play, Legend and Platinum awards, which are not subject to vote. For this year, there will be no votes for the Youth National Team of the Year.

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Below is the list of players shortlisted for the award

Asisat OSHOALA (Nigeria & Arsenal Ladies)

Elizabeth Addo (Ghana & Kvarnsvedensik)

Gabrielle ABOUDI ONGUENE (Cameroon & Rossiyanka)

Janine VAN WYK (South Africa & JVW)