# African Player of the Year 2026

The 2026 African Player of the Year will be given on 7 December 2026 in Lagos. The nominees are still to come; fans can already put up the player they want to win. Who should win? On MyGOAT, 1 fan has voted, and Victor Osimhen leads the fans' vote.

## When is the 2026 African Player of the Year?

The 2026 African Player of the Year is given on 7 December 2026 in Lagos.

## Who do fans want to win?

On MyGOAT, Victor Osimhen leads the fans' vote, with 1 fan voting.

## The fans' vote

1. [Victor Osimhen](https://mygoat.football/p/Victor_Osimhen): 1 vote

1 comment from fans.

## More awards

- [Golden Boy 2026](https://mygoat.football/awards/golden-boy-2026)
- [The Best FIFA Men's Player 2026](https://mygoat.football/awards/the-best-2026)
- [The Best FIFA Women's Player 2026](https://mygoat.football/awards/the-best-women-2026)
- [Globe Soccer Best Men's Player 2026](https://mygoat.football/awards/globe-soccer-2026)
- [Globe Soccer Best Women's Player 2026](https://mygoat.football/awards/globe-soccer-women-2026)

URL: https://mygoat.football/awards/african-player-2026