Although Brazil international Kaka and Argentina forward Messi are both regulars on the awards circuit neither of them won any silverware in 2008. The shortlist has been complied after coaches and team captains from around the world were asked to vote for their top choice and it is the first year five players, rather than three, have been named. The winner will be announced at a glitzy gala at the Zurich Opera House on January 12.
Waziri Mkuu, Mizengo Pinda akitazama kiatu wakati alipotembelea kiwanda cha kutengeneza viatu katika Gereza la Karanga mjini Moshi akiwa katika ziara ya mkoa wa Kilimanjaro, Februari 18,2009. Kushoto ni mkuu wa kiwanda hicho, Ilinius Ngonyani na kulia kwa Waziri Mkuu ni Kaimu Kamishina Mkuu wa Magereza, Aziza Mulisali.