The highly anticipated 2024 CAF Awards will take place on Monday, December 18, 2024, when 15 prestigious awards will be handed out to the finest players, coaches, clubs, and national teams in African football.
This year’s event promises to showcase the exceptional talent that has graced the continent’s football scene, as those who have distinguished themselves over the past year will be celebrated.
What are the CAF Awards
Established by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the CAF Awards recognize and honor the outstanding performances in African football. The awards cover a wide array of categories, including male and female players, coaches, clubs, and national teams, celebrating both individual and team achievements in African football.
The Event
This year’s ceremony will be held at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco. The event will begin at 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT / 20:00 Cairo time / 21:00 East Africa time.
The prestigious ceremony will be hosted by presenters Kate Scott and Jamal Bouzrara, who will guide the audience through the evening’s celebrations of African football.
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The Venue
The Palais des Congrès de Marrakech, located in the city’s Hivernage district, is one of Morocco’s key landmarks for business tourism. Opened by King Hassan II in 1989, this venue is renowned for its strategic location and grand architecture, providing a fitting backdrop for one of the continent’s most celebrated events.
Award Nominees
The nominees for the 2024 CAF Awards span a variety of categories, showcasing some of the brightest talents in African football.
Here are the key nominees:
Men’s Player of the Year
– Ronwen Williams (South Africa)
– Simon Adingra (Côte d’Ivoire)
– Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)
– Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)
– Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
Women’s Player of the Year
– Sanâa Mssoudy (Morocco)
– Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria)
– Barbra Banda (Zambia)
Men’s Coach of the Year
– Hugo Broos (South Africa)
– Emerse Fae (Côte d’Ivoire)
– Sébastien Desabre (DR Congo)
Women’s Coach of the Year
– Lamia Boumehdi (TP Mazembe)
– Ahmed Ramadan (FC Masar)
– Mohamed Amine Alioua (AS FAR)-
-Thinasonke Mbuli (University of the Western Cape)
Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year
– André Onana (Cameroon / Manchester United)
– Yahia Fofana (Côte d’Ivoire / Angers SCO)
– Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
– Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco / AS FAR)
– Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC)
– Andile Dlamini (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
Men’s Interclub Player of the Year
– Ahmed Sayed (Egypt / Zamalek)
– Hussein El Shahat (Egypt / Al Ahly)
– Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
Women’s Interclub Player of the Year
– Lacho Flora Marta (Angola / TP Mazembe)
– Doha El Madani (Morocco / AS FAR)
– Sanâa Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR)
Men’s Young Player of the Year
– Karim Konaté (Côte d’Ivoire / Salzburg)
– Oumar Diakité (Côte d’Ivoire / Reims)
– Lamine Camara (Senegal / AS Monaco)
Women’s Young Player of the Year
– Habiba Sabry (Egypt / FC Masar)
– Doha El Madani (Morocco / AS FAR)
– Chiamaka Okuchukwu (Nigeria / Rivers Angels)
Men’s National Team of the Year
– Côte d’Ivoire
– Nigeria
– South Africa
Women’s National Team of the Year
– Morocco
– Nigeria
– South Africa
Men’s Club of the Year
– Al Ahly (Egypt)
– Zamalek (Egypt)
– Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Women’s Club of the Year
– TP Mazembe (DR Congo)
– AS FAR (Morocco)
– Edo Queens (Nigeria)
The awards will also recognize many other categories, making it an unforgettable evening for African football enthusiasts.
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The 2024 CAF Awards promise to be a night of glamour and excitement, as Africa’s football elite come together to celebrate the excellence that continues to define the continent’s footballing talent.
