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Recognition makes me want to do better – Koulibaly on Ballon d'Or nomination

Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly believes his nomination for the 2019 Ballon d'Or award will spur him to do better.

The Senegal international played a key role as Carlo Ancelotti’s men finished as runners-up to Serie A champions Juventus last season.

The 28-year-old also featured prominently as the Teranga Lions reached the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

On the back of his form, the defender has been shortlisted as one of the contenders for the player of the year award along with 29 others.