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Algeria and Leicester City Winger Mahrez Crowned King of Africa

The star has become the first Algerian and North African to win the prestigious individual honour in African football after he played an influential role in the historic English Premier League title.

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Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez as African Player of the Year 2016 and Ugandan goalie, Denis Onyango as African Player of the Year – Based in Africa 2016.

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