Egypt striker Mohamed Salah's breathtaking season for Liverpool will further cement his place in the upper echelon of African stars, so it's a shame he'll never win the Ballon d'Or unless he plays in a major tournament...
Suggestions that Omar Marmoush was ready to take Salah's mantle as the English Premier League's outstanding African player proved premature on Sunday, when the latter delivered another masterclass in Liverpool's 2-0 victory at Manchester City.
Salah's contribution kept the Reds on course for the league title, while once again reopening the debate on where he stands among the EPL's all-time great players, and Africa's best footballer of all time.