The prestigious CAF Awards 2024 are set to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday, December 16, honouring the best players, coaches, clubs, and national teams across Africa. The gala event will be held at the Palais des Congrès, starting at 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT, 20:00 Cairo time, 21:00 East African time).
After a rigorous nomination and voting process, here is the complete list of nominees across all categories:
Goalkeeper of the Year (Women)
- Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco / AS FAR): Instrumental in AS FAR’s domestic championship win and their journey to the CAF Women’s Champions League final.
- Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC): The Paris FC star shone with an exceptional season, earning the Goalkeeper of the Season award in France and representing Nigeria at the Paris Olympics.
- Andile Dlamini (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns): Key to Mamelodi Sundowns’ domestic success, Dlamini maintained her reputation as a reliable shot-stopper.
Goalkeeper of the Year (Men)
- Andre Onana (Cameroon / Manchester United): A standout performer in a challenging season for Manchester United and winner of the FA Cup.
- Yahia Fofana (Cote d’Ivoire / Angers SCO): Played every minute as Cote d’Ivoire triumphed at the TotalEnergies AFCON and helped Angers achieve promotion to Ligue 1.
- Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns): An exceptional season for Williams, highlighted by brilliant performances at the AFCON and in the South African league.
Interclub Player of the Year (Women)
- Lacho Flora Marta (Angola / TP Mazembe): The 26-year-old’s energetic displays helped TP Mazembe win the CAF Women’s Champions League.
- Doha El Madani (Morocco / AS FAR): The 19-year-old sensation won the Golden Boot at the CAF Women’s Champions League and contributed to AS FAR’s domestic league title.
- Sanaâ Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR): Named Best Player at the CAF Women’s Champions League and continues to shine for both club and country.
Interclub Player of the Year (Men)
- Ahmed Sayed ‘Zizo’ (Egypt / Zamalek): Instrumental in Zamalek’s Confederation Cup triumph and Super Cup victory over Al Ahly.
- Hussein El Shahat (Egypt / Al Ahly): A driving force in Al Ahly’s league and Champions League-winning campaign.
- Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns): Played a key role in Sundowns’ record-extending seventh league title and is nominated in multiple categories.
Young Player of the Year (Women)
- Habiba Sabry (Egypt / FC Masar): The 18-year-old goalkeeper starred for FC Masar, winning the Golden Glove at the CAF Women’s Champions League.
- Doha El Madani (Morocco / AS FAR): A second nomination for the talented forward after her stellar performance in the CAF Women’s Champions League.
- Chiamaka Okuchukwu (Nigeria / Rivers Angels): The dynamic forward showcased her talent in the CAF Women’s Champions League and the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Young Player of the Year (Men)
- Karim Konate (Cote d’Ivoire / Salzburg): A prolific scorer for RB Salzburg, he played a key role in Cote d’Ivoire’s AFCON title win.
- Oumar Diakite (Cote d’Ivoire / Reims): Scored decisive goals for Cote d’Ivoire, including the winner against Mali in the AFCON quarterfinals.
- Lamine Camara (Senegal / AS Monaco): The versatile midfielder is already a key figure for Senegal and made an impressive move to AS Monaco.
Coach of the Year (Women)
- Lamia Boumehdi (TP Mazembe): Guided TP Mazembe to the CAF Women’s Champions League title and domestic dominance.
- Ahmed Ramadan (FC Masar): Steered FC Masar to a bronze medal in their debut CAF Women’s Champions League campaign.
- Mohamed Amine Alioua (AS FAR): Built an excellent squad for AS FAR despite falling short in the CAF Women’s Champions League final.
- Thinasonke Mbuli (University of the Western Cape): Led the University of the Western Cape to COSAFA regional glory.
Coach of the Year (Men)
- Emerse Fae (Cote d’Ivoire): Guided Cote d’Ivoire to an AFCON title after stepping into the head coach role mid-tournament.
- Sebastien Desabre (DR Congo): Achieved significant results with DR Congo, including a strong AFCON showing and future qualification.
- Hugo Broos (South Africa): Took South Africa to a historic AFCON bronze medal and maintained an unbeaten streak in 2024.
National Team of the Year (Women)
- Morocco: Dominated the year with 10 wins from 10 matches, narrowly missing out on Olympic qualification.
- Nigeria: Competed at the Paris Olympics, showcasing their competitiveness on the global stage.
- South Africa: Performed strongly in international friendlies and Olympic qualifiers, demonstrating the promise of a new generation.
National Team of the Year (Men)
- Cote d’Ivoire: AFCON champions, marking a dramatic turnaround from a challenging group stage.
- Nigeria: Reached the AFCON final and secured qualification for next year’s continental competition.
- South Africa: An unbeaten 2024 and a bronze medal at the AFCON highlight their resurgence.
Club of the Year (Women)
- TP Mazembe (DR Congo): CAF Women’s Champions League and domestic competition winners.
- AS FAR (Morocco): Runners-up in the CAF Women’s Champions League and Moroccan League champions.
- Edo Queens (Nigeria): Fourth place at the CAF Women’s Champions League.
Club of the Year (Men)
- Al Ahly (Egypt): Champions League winners for the fourth time in five years and domestic league champions.
- Zamalek (Egypt): Confederation Cup and Super Cup winners.
- Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa): Claimed a record seventh consecutive league title with unmatched dominance.
African Women’s Footballer of the Year Nominees
- Barbra Banda (Zambia / Orlando Pride): A favorite to win, Banda made history as the first Zambian shortlisted for the award. She scored 13 goals in the NWSL season, led Orlando Pride to their first title, and excelled for Zambia at the Paris Olympics.
- Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi / Olympique Lyonnais): A prolific striker who transitioned from Paris Saint-Germain to Lyon after winning the Coupe de France.
- Temwa Chawinga (Malawi / Kansas City Current): The NWSL MVP and Golden Boot winner.
- Sanaâ Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR): A standout performer in the Moroccan league.
African Men’s Footballer of the Year Nominees
- Ademola Lookman (Nigeria / Atalanta): The front-runner, Lookman led Atalanta to Serie A’s top spot and Nigeria to the AFCON final. His hat-trick in Atalanta’s Europa League final victory over Bayer Leverkusen further solidifies his claim.
- Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain): A key player for both club and country.
- Simon Adingra (Côte d’Ivoire / Brighton): A rising star in the Premier League.
- Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns): Competes for both Goalkeeper and Interclub Player of the Year awards.
- Serhou Guirassy (Guinea / Borussia Dortmund): A top performer in the Bundesliga.
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