Ghana duo in the running for Golden Ball award

World governing body FIFA have announced on Wednseday a 10-man shortlist for the prestigious award.

Adiyiah has played a pivotal role in helping Ghana set up a meeting with Brazil in the World Cup final, which will take place at Cairo Stadium on Friday.

The 20-year-old, who plays for Norwegian side Fredrikstad FK, is the tournament's top scorer with eight goals. His teammate Osei also put in some fine displays, notching four goals as Ghana chase their first U-20 World Cup title.

UAE midfielder Amer Abdulrahman was also included in the list, as was Brazil captain and playmaker Giuliano.

The accredited media members will nominate the top three players, FIFA added.

The shortlist:

Dominic Adiyiah (Ghana)

Alex Teixeira (Brazil)

Amer Abdulrahman (UAE)

Giuliano (Brazil)

Florian Jungwirth (Germany)

Vladimir Koman (Hungary)

Ja Cheol Koo (South Korea)

Josue Martinez (Costa Rica)

Mattia Mustacchio (Italy)

Ransford Osei (Ghana)