After missing out on the Caf Goal of the Year award, Denis Omedi has also narrowly lost to Manchester United and Argentina star Alejandro Gernacho in the FIFA Puskas award.
The Argentina netted in astonishing manner at Goodison Park stadium in Manchester United’s clash against Everton volleying home Diogo Dalot’s cross from the right with a stunning overhead strike that left England international Jadon Pickford with no chance.
Kitara and Uganda Cranes star Denis Omedi finished in 3rd place also behind Yassine Benzia goal against South Africa.
Gernacho collected 26 points, Benzia 22 while Omedi managed to collect 16 points.
FIFA explains the voting
From an initial 11-goal shortlist, the two voting groups – fans and a panel of FIFA Legends – voted for their first, second and third choices for the prize.
Points were given to nominees depending on where they were placed (five points for first, three for second and one for third).
Selections from the two voting groups each counted for 50 per cent of the total vote, irrespective of the number of voters from each group.
The Puskás Award was presented to the individual with the most points.
The voting procedure for the Puskás Award was supervised by independent observers.
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