LIBREVILLE, Gabon — April 10, 2026 – The Agence gabonaise de presse has reported that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the Gabonais forward for Olympique de Marseille, has been selected as one of the 11 finalists for the esteemed Marc-Vivien Foé Award. This accolade celebrates the best player in the French Ligue 1. Aubameyang, who has previously triumphed in 2013 and 2024, is now poised for a historic third victory at 36 years of age, bolstered by his robust season performance with 8 goals and 5 assists.
The winner of the 2026 Marc-Vivien Foé Award, set to be announced on May 11, will follow in the footsteps of Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi, the winner of the last edition. The award, named in memory of the late Cameroonian footballer Marc-Vivien Foé, commemorates his tragic death during a match at the 2003 Confederations Cup in France.
The list of finalists represents the best of African football, with names such as Lamine Camara of Monaco, Bamba Dieng of Lorient, Guéla Doué of Strasbourg, and Martial Godo of Strasbourg among others, showcasing their remarkable skills and contributions to their clubs.
Source: Agpgabon
Original author: Redaction
