The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has released the list of players nominated for the young player of the year award, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
FC Copenhagen Nigerian wing forward Akinkumi Amoo made the shortlist of players released by the organisers of the award earlier today. 20 year old Amoo moved to the Danish side in January.
He was signed on the back of a very successful season with Swedish side Malmö . Injuries and fitness issues limited him to just two appearances as Copenhagen ran out as champions of Denmark.
Back in full pre season training, he will be expected to play a prominent role for the team as they campaign in the UEFA Champions League. He has already earned his first call up to the senior national team of Nigeria but yet to make his debut.