Sakho and Song up for top award

Irons Diafra Sakho and Alex Song have been shortlisted for the English Premier League African Player for October with the winner set to be named om November 1

Awards director Tunde Adelakun described Sakho’s progress as a great rise from seeming mediocrity saying: “Diafra Sakho has made the shortlist all three months of the season so far.

“His penchant for goal scoring has been rewarded, and his story is that of a great rise from mediocrity .

“Brought in from French second tier team Metz for just over £3million, Sakho has settled in to West Ham, and has broken a record at West Ham, becoming the only player to have scored in six consecutive Premier League games; including a winning goal against champions Manchester City.
Song has proved an invaluable acquisition for the Hammers, being rock solid in the middle of the park and earning a few man-of-the-match accolades with his ability and effort since he arrived.”

Swansea’s Wilfried Bony, 25, has also made the shortlist