CAF AWARDS
Countdown begins to 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco
The countdown is on to the 2024 CAF Awards with six days to go until we honour the continent’s best players, coaches and teams in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday, 16 December in a glittering celebration of African football.
The ceremony takes place at the Palais des Congrès and will kick off at 19h00 local time (18h00 GMT/ 20h00 Cairo time/ 21h00 East African time).
Africa’s leading football experts have voted for their star names across a range of categories for Men and Women, including the coveted Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year and Young Player of the Year.
From an original list of 30 top performers in the Men’s Player of the Year category, the number has been cut to five, with a final three to be revealed this week ahead of the Awards ceremony.
Some of the greatest names in African football history have walked away with the prize, including record four-time winners Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon) and Yaya Toure (Cote d’Ivoire), and George Weah (Liberia) and Abedi Pele (Ghana), who have three wins each.
In the Women’s category, Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala leads the way with six wins, two more than compatriot Perpetua Nkwocha.
The best clubs and national teams will also be honoured, and fans have voted for their top pick from several exceptional goals with an award for the most spectacular strike in 2024.
You can still cast your vote HERE.
The ceremony will be attended by football stakeholders from across the continent and beyond, as well as legendary players and some of Africa’s finest current stars.
With Morocco’s rich footballing history and vibrant culture, Marrakech is the perfect backdrop for this prestigious celebration that is a must-watch event for fans around the world.
There will be plenty of entertainment on the night as the very best in African football gather to celebrate another fantastic footballing year for the continent.
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Malawian sisters join Nnadozie and Zambia’s Banda for Women’s Player of the Year final contest
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has unveiled the top five nominees in each of the women’s categories at the upcoming 2024 CAF Awards. Excitement is mounting for the ceremony, which will be held on 16 December 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco.
The 2024 CAF Awards cover the period from January to October this year.
Five outstanding players have been shortlisted for the prestigious CAF Women’s Player of the Year, including the dynamic sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga (Malawi), Sanaâ Mssoudy (Morocco), Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria) and Barbra Banda (Zambia).
This year’s nominees reflect the excellence in women’s football across the continent after their impressive performances at club and national team level.
The CAF Goalkeeper of the Year category includes five exceptional shot-stoppers while the Interclub Player of the Year category highlights five standout performers who shone during continental competitions.
Emerging talents are celebrated in the CAF Young Player of the Year category featuring top nominees, while the CAF Women’s Coach of the Year category honours the technical brilliance of five coaches.
The awards also recognize the contributions of national teams and clubs.
The nominees for CAF Women’s National Team of the Year are Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and the Cameroon Under-20 side, while Club of the Year contenders include TP Mazembe (DR Congo), AS FAR (Morocco), and Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa).
The winners of each category will be determined through votes from the CAF Technical Committee, media professionals, head coaches and captains of Member Associations, as well as clubs participating in the group stages of Interclub competitions.
The #CAFAwards24 continue to celebrate the outstanding achievements of African footballers, coaches and teams.
Last year, Asisat Oshoala earned the title of CAF Women’s Player of the Year, and this year’s nominees will look to follow in her illustrious footsteps.
Full List of Nominees (in alphabetical order by Member Association):
Player of the Year (Women)
1. Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi / Olympique Lyonnais)
2. Temwa Chawinga (Malawi / Kansas City Current)
3. Sanaâ Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR)
4. Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC)
5. Barbra Banda (Zambia / Orlando Pride)
Super Falcons’ goalkeeper, Chiamaka has her eyes on two major laurels as the clock ticks down to CAF Awards 2024 in Morocco.
She is already in contention to retain her crown as the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year having made the final five shortlist.
She is also shortlisted for the top seed award, the Woman’s Footballer of the Year where she has two sisters from Malawi and the Zambian Barbra Banda to contest with.
Challenging her for the Goalkeeper of the Year Award are players who played major roles in last month’s CAF Women’s Champions League.
Top among the contestants is Fideline Ngoy of DR Congo and TP Mazembe. She kept clean sheets in most of the matches at the league and became champions with TP Mazembe.
The others are Habiba Sabry of Egypt and third-placed FC Masar at the Women’s Champions League as well as Khadija Er-Rmichi of Morocco and AS FAR; and Andile Dlamini (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns).
Goalkeeper of the Year (Women)
1. Fideline Ngoy (DR Congo / TP Mazembe)
2. Habiba Sabry (Egypt / FC Masar)
3. Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco / AS FAR)
4. Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC)
5. Andile Dlamini (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
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AS FAR and TP Mazembe players dominate contest for the Interclub Player of the Year (Women) Award
Players from the two finalist teams of the CAF Women’s League – TP Mazembe and AS FAR are the only ones that made the latest five-shortlist for the CAF Interclub Player of the Year in the women’s category.
TP Mazembe beat AS FAR by a lone goal in the final match. Two Congolese players, Merveille Nanguji and Lacho Flora Marta, made the top five shortlist.
The others are the trio of Doha El Madani, Khadija Er-Rmichi and Sanaâ Mssoudy who are all AS FAR players.
Interclub Player of the Year (Women)
1. Merveille Nanguji (DR Congo / TP Mazembe)
2. Lacho Flora Marta (DR Congo / TP Mazembe)
3. Doha El Madani (Morocco / AS FAR)
4. Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco / AS FAR)
5. Sanaâ Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR)
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