Eto'o, Drogba and Essien head African awards list
(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-11-08 10:56

Chamakh was a key figure for Morocco, who were denied a place among Africa's five finalists by Tunisia.

Habuba said the five players were chosen by the 37-members of the CAF's technical and media committees via individual ballots.

"The committee members used such criteria as performance in club and international competitions, consistency, sports achievement, popularity in African football as well as charisma and influence to reach their decisions," he told a news conference.

New categories of Supporters' Club of the Year and Legend of the Year had been introduced to this year's awards alongside Best Young Player, Best Coach and Best Women's Player.

The winners for each category will be announced at an awards ceremony in the Nigerian capital Abuja on January 9.