Liverpool’s Egyptian talisman Mohamed Salah and Manchester City’s Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez are the only two Africans in the 40-man list for the Premier League Team of the Year for the 2022-23 season.
Salah has been amazing for Liverpool this campaign with his contribution of 15 goals and seven assists in 30 league games while Mahrez has five goals and five assists in 22 matches for Man City.
Despite boasting of eight internationals in the Premier League, Nigeria has no player in the shortlist that is dominated by Arsenal and Manchester United stars.
Unfortunately, Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey who is playing an anchor role in Arsenal’s charge for the Premier League with 26 appearances under his belt and three goals to his name.
The Gunners lead the league table with 74 points from 31 matches, with a four-point lead above second-placed Manchester City that have a game at hand.
Voting platforms are now open, leaving fans to choose their Premier League Team of the Season XI ahead of the deadline on Thursday, April 20.
