The award was delivered to the Egyptian and other winners at a high profile ceremony in Accra, Ghana, which saw the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-addo, and CAF President, Ahmad Ahmad in attendance.

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The former Chelsea and AS Roma star winger expressed his joy in having to win the award.

We take a pictorial journey of the ceremony as it happened at the Accra International Conference Centre.

Opening Speech by CAF President and introduction of FIFA General Secretary and Aieto President

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President Akufo-Addo's acceptance speech

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Ibrahim sunday being awarded the Legend Award

Ahmed Yahya of Mauritania giving his acceptance speech after winning the Football Leader of the Year Award

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Some award winners on the night: Patson Dala (Zambia), Sadio Mane (Senegal), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon),

Egypt's Hector Cuper displaying his award as the Coach of the Year

President Akufo-Addo of Ghana and President-elect of Liberia, George Weah won the Platinum awards

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Mohammed Salah of Egypt and Liverpool won the ultimate award.

MCs for the event, Didier Drogba and Carol Tshabalala

Saani Daara CAF appointment