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Keita, Caster Semenya, Zidan, Modise, Wanyama amongst the big names lined-up for CAF Awards on Monday night

15Dec

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Keita, Caster Semenya, Zidan, Modise, Wanyama amongst the big names lined-up for CAF Awards on Monday night

A collection of Africa’s greatest players past and present will grace the 2024 CAF Awards that are to be staged in a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday, a celebration of the continent’s football heritage and its bright future.  The event, which will honour the best performing players, coaches and teams this year, will be held at the Palais des Congrès from 19h00 local time (18h00 GMT/ 20h00 Cairo time/ 21h00 East African time). The annual gala shines a spotlight on African football excellence over the previous 12 months, but the presence of Legends allows for reflection on our game that goes back much further. Ex-Mali midfielder Seydou Keita played over 100 times for his country and was a star of the all-conquering FC Barcelona side between 2008 and 2012, coll...

Five nominees remain for Men’s Player of the Year at 2024 CAF Awards

13Dec

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Five nominees remain for Men’s Player of the Year at 2024 CAF Awards

With so little to choose in the voting between the remaining nominees in the race for the coveted Men’s Player of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards, organisers have kept intact the full list of five names ahead of the ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday. It adds to the suspense on the evening in what has been one of the most closely fought contests in the history of the Award, with five outstanding candidates hoping to write their names into the rich history of football on the continent. The 2024 CAF Awards 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). Here is a reminder of the players that are still in the running for the Men’s Player of the Year prize, in alphabetical order ...

CAFAwards24 Goal of the Year shortlist revealed with fans to vote for the winner

2Dec

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CAFAwards24 Goal of the Year shortlist revealed with fans to vote for the winner

CAF has unveiled the nominees for the prestigious Goal of the Year category at the #CAFAwards24, with fans to get the chance to have their say over who wins the prestigious award. The shortlist created by an expert CAF Technical Panel features 11 goals scored in CAF competitions between January and October 2024, reflecting the incredible talent of players across the continent. Voting opens today and ends on Thursday, 12 December, 2024. To facilitate voting, CAF has created a dedicated platform available on the CAF website and official social media channels. Fans can participate in the process and select for their favourite goal, with their votes counting towards 70% of the overall score. The other 30% is made up of the selections by CAF’s Technical Experts. Voting is now ope...

Hakimi, Lookman, Guirassy, Adingra, & Williams make #CAFAwards24 Top Five Men’s Shortlist

21Nov

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Hakimi, Lookman, Guirassy, Adingra, & Williams make #CAFAwards24 Top Five Men’s Shortlist

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has officially unveiled the Top Five Nominees in each of the Men’s Categories of the upcoming CAF Awards 2024. The 2024 edition of the CAF Awards is set to take place in Marrakech, Morocco on 16 December 2024. Simon Adingra (Cote d’Ivoire / Brighton & Hove Albion), Serhou Guirassy (Guinea / Borussia Dortmund), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain), Ademola Lookman (Nigeria / Atalanta) Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns) have all been lined up for CAF Awards 2024 Player of the Year Top Prize. Other categories announced today include Goalkeeper of the Year, Interclub Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Young Player of the Year, Club of the Year, National Team of the Year. The glittering ceremony de...

CAF announces #CAFAwards24 Nominees for Women’s categories as Awards Ceremony edges closer

20Nov

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CAF announces #CAFAwards24 Nominees for Women’s categories as Awards Ceremony edges closer

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has unveiled the list of nominees for the women’s categories for the #CAFAwards24, as the much anticipated awards ceremony edges closer. The CAF Awards 2024 will be held on 16 December 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco. Top (10) players have been shortlisted for the coveted CAF Women’s Player of the Year award, ranging from world-class footballers plying their trade both on the continent as well as abroad. The list of nominess for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year crown that is currently held by Asisat Oshoala, includes Sandrine Niyonkuru (Burundi / FC Masar), Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi / Olympique Lyonnais), Temwa Chawinga (Malawi / Kansas City), Sanaa Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR), Chiamaka Nnadozi...