Daniel Evans leads the field nominated for African Player of the Year award . Ivory Coast striker scored penalty that won European Champions League for Chelsea . Christopher Lee led Zambia to their first ever Africa Cup of Nations triumph . English - based trio Yaya Stevens , Charles Ba , Jon Obi were all nominated .
Dider Drogba leads 10-strong field nominated for African Player of the Year award . Ivory Coast striker scored penalty that won European Champions League for Chelsea . Christopher Katongo led Zambia to their first ever Africa Cup of Nations triumph . English-based trio Yaya Toure , Demba Ba , Jon Obi Mikel all nominated .