R. Mahrez becomes first African footballer to win player of the year award by PFA

Q.  Who is the first African footballer to receive the PFA Player of the Year award for 2015-2016?
- Published on 27 Apr 16

a. Riyad Mahrez
b. Salim Ali
c. Salim Riyad
d. Mahrez Riyad

ANSWER: Riyad Mahrez
 
Riyad Mahrez on 24th April 2016 became the first African footballer to win the Professional Footballers Association’s (PFA) Player of the Year award for the 2015–16 season. With the award, Mahrez also became the second non-European, after Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, to grab the award. Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli was named Young Player of the Year.

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