Cameroon striker Michael Essien 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 Ghana . The Inter Milan player also helped Cameroon to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa , having missed out on the 2006 tournament in Germany . He is up against former teammates Yaya Toure and Seydou Keita . Barcelona midfielder Michael Essien and 2005 winner Inter Milan Drogba also in the running .
Cameroon striker Michael Essien 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 Ghana . He is up against former teammates Yaya Toure and Seydou Keita . Barcelona midfielder Michael Essien and 2005 winner Inter Milan Drogba also in the running .