When ten names became three

On 03 December the African football confederation has announced plenty of names that will compete for the best of the region for 2019. Plenty of awards are going to be given at the male and women category, where the most important ones are always the last: who will be the most valuable footballer for this year.
From five nominees for the women player of the year, six days ago the organization have announced three who are in contention: Ajara Nchout (Cameroon), Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria) and Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa). While even double candidates were from the men side, and on the same day were discovered who 'survived' the top three: Mohamed Salah (Egypt), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria), together with Sadio Mane (Senegal). This trio of players are in the same round for the fourth year.
All will be answered on 07 January, where in the Egyptian resort Hurghada are going to be crowned the winners.