The Swansea City star scored a brace in the game for the Black Stars as they secured a 2-0 win over Sudan at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.
The 30-year old missed the return league in Omdurman after picking an injury in training.
CAF also nominated Zimbabawe’s Knowledge Muson’a freekick against Algeria and Riyad Mahrez’s solo effort during the same game.
The African champions held Zimbabwe to a 2-2 draw at their own backyard.