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UAE’s Abdulrahman shortlisted for Asian player award

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UAE’s Abdulrahman shortlisted for Asian player award

Abdul Rahman is the reigning Asian Player of the Year.

Hong Kong - The UAE midfielder features on a three-man shortlist alongside China and Shanghai SIPG winger Wu Lei and Syrian striker Omar Khribin.

Published: Sat 18 Nov 2017, 3:35 PM

Updated: Sat 18 Nov 2017, 5:41 PM

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Reigning Asian Player of the Year Omar Abdulrahman has been named among the nominees for this year's award, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Saturday.
The UAE midfielder, who plays his club Al Ain, features on a three-man shortlist alongside China and Shanghai SIPG winger Wu Lei and Syrian striker Omar Khribin.
Australia's Samantha Kerr, meanwhile, is among the three nominees for the women's award, along with Sung Hyang-sim of North Korea and Japan's Saki Kumagai.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Bangkok on Nov. 29.
 



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