Ghana duo Mukarama Abdulai and Elizabeth Addo have been kicked out of the race for the 2018 CAF Women's Player of the Year award.

Abdulai’s name was surprisingly omitted despite an incredible year which saw her emerge as topscorer at the 2018 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup and also won bronze ball after the tournament.

The youngster scored 12 goals in 4 games during the qualifiers for Ghana.

Addo, the skipper of the Black Queens had a formidable campaign with Seattle Reign FC and was a delight to watch during the 2018 Women's AFCON in Ghana last month.

She was named in the tournament's best XI.

However, their names were missing from CAF’s final list which was revealed on Tuesday.

Nigerian duo Asisat Oshoala and Francisca Ordega, and South African Chrestinah Thembi Kgatlana have made the final three for the Women’s Player of the Year 2018.

The three made the cut after a performance-filled year which saw them make headlines at both club and national levels.