The 24-year-old midfielder becomes the first Algerian to win the award, which is decided by football fans.
“It’s a
big honour for me to receive this wonderful trophy. I owe it to my
country, Algeria, and to all the people who voted for me.
“It’s also a trophy for the whole of Africa, because it rewards an African player. So I am really very happy.”
After a record number of votes were
submitted from fans in 207 FIFA-registered countries, Brahimi came out
on top ahead of Nigerian Vincent Enyeama, Gabonese Pierre-Emerick
Aubameyang and Ivorian pair, Gervinho and Yaya Toure. Brahimi and
Enyeama were shortlisted on Monday before the final selection was made.
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