Dolly chosen in African Team of the Year

Keagan Dolly

Keagan Dolly is the only South African named in the Caf Africa Finest XI for 2016 that was announced on Wednesday.

Midfielder Dolly is joined by two other Mamelodi Sundowns stalwarts, goalkeeper Denis Onyango of Uganda and prolific Zimbabwean Khama Billiat, in the select XI chosen on the eve of the Caf Awards, which take place in Abuja, Nigeria on Thursday.

Billiat is also one of the nominees for the African Player of the Year – based on the continent – while Pitso Mosimane has also been nominated for the coach award following Mamelodi Sundowns’ triumph in the Caf Champions League.

Masandawana are in line for the Club of the Year as well.

English Premier League stars such as Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez, Liverpool speedster Sadio Mané and Manchester United defender Eric Bailly all made the cut, while one of the highest-rated players in world football, Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, was also included.

On the women’s front, national captain Janine van Wyk was nominated for the player of the year award but didn't make the three-player shortlist, while Banyana Banyana are also up for the team award.