When Borussia Dortmund board the flight to their training camp in Dubai on Thursday, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will not be on board. But for good reason!

In close coordination with BVB, the striker from Gabon is heading to the African "Footballer of the Year" ceremony, which takes place tomorrow evening. "He has been nominated, we are delighted and are crossing our fingers for him!" Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will subsequently link up with the training camp in Dubai.

In addition to Aubameyang, the final list of nominees includes Ghanaian Andre Ayew (Swansea City) and Ivorian Yaya Toure (Manchester City). (br)