Bassogog named Player Total Man of 2017 Africa Cup of Nations

Christian Bassogog has been named the Player of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations after helping Cameroon lift the trophy for the first time in 15 years.

The midfielder who put up a commanding performance in Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Egypt in the final rounded off the competition.

He won the prize having impressed throughout the group stages during which Hugo Broo’ side were unbeaten.

Bassogog becomes the first Cameroonian to win the prize since Rigobert Song in 2002 while he also follows in the footsteps of some of the game's biggest names in earning the prize.

Congratulations to C. Bassogog who is the Total Man of the Competition! What an amazing tournament! #CAN2017 #FootballTogether pic.twitter.com/4ghnjIWQ89

— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 5, 2017

Austin Okocha, Abedi Ayew, Christian Chukwu, Benni McCarthy and Rabah Madjer have all gone onto enjoy illustrious careers after winning the award.