Former Ghana Premier league top scorer’s goal made the headlines in the Sudanese League, but wasn’t good enough make the shortlist for the
Okrah, who now plays for Al Hilal scored a rabona for Al Merreikh in January: hit the byline before criss-crossing his left leg to toe-poke the ball past the goalkeeper.
The former Bechem United marksman bagged 17 goals three seasons ago to win the goal king of the Ghana Premier League.
Below is the shortlist for FIFA Puskas Award 2016:
Mario Gaspar Spain: Nov. 13, 2015, Spain vs. England, international friendly
Hlompho Kekana, South Africa: March 26, 2016, Cameroon vs. South Africa, African Nations Cup qualifier
Marlone, Brazil: April 21, 2016, Corinthians vs. Cobresal, Copa Libertadores
Lionel Messi, Argentina: June 21, 2016, United States vs. Argentina, Copa America Centenario semifinal
Neymar, Brazil: November 8, 2015, Barcelona vs. Villarreal, Spanish La Liga
Saul Niguez, Spain: April 27, 2016, Atletico Madrid vs. Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League
Hal Robson-Kanu, Wales: July 1, 2016, Wales vs. Belgium, Euro 2016
Daniuska Rodriguez, Venezuela: March 14, 2016, Venezuela vs. Colombia, South American U17 Women's Football Championship
Simon Skrabb, Finland: Oct.31, 2015, Gefle vs. Atvidaberg, Swedish Allsvenskan
Mohd Faiz Subri, Malaysia: Feb. 16, 2016, Penang vs. Pahang, Malaysia Super League