Cameroon striker Samuel Eto ' o in contention to win his fourth African Player of Year award . AC Milan player named in shortlist of five after his heroics with former club Barcelona . He is up against former teammates Yaya Toure and David Villa . Ghana striker Michael Essien and Euro winner Didier Drogba also in the running .
Cameroon striker Samuel Eto ' o in contention to win record fourth African Player of Year award . Inter Milan player named in shortlist of five after his heroics with former club Barcelona . He is up against former teammates Yaya Toure and Seydou Keita . Ghana midfielder Michael Essien and 2006 winner Didier Drogba also in the running .