The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has officially revealed the list of nominees for the prestigious #CAFAwards24. With the awards evening scheduled for 16 December 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco, the anticipation is growing across the continent and beyond. Covering the period from January 2024 to October 2024, the awards recognize top talent and achievements in African football, across a variety of categories. This year's edition promises to be an exciting celebration of African football excellence.
Key Categories: Celebrating Top Performers
African Player of the Year
One of the most eagerly awaited categories is the CAF African Player of the Year, with 10 players shortlisted. Notably, Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi returns as a finalist after narrowly losing to Victor Osimhen in 2023.
• Amine Gouiri (Algeria / Rennes)
• Edmond Tapsoba (Burkina Faso / Bayer Leverkusen)
• Simon Adingra (Cote d'Ivoire / Brighton & Hove Albion)
• Chancel Mbemba (DR Congo / Olympique Marseille)
• Serhou Guirassy (Guinea / Borussia Dortmund)
• Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Soufiane Rahimi (Morocco / Al Ain)
• Ademola Lookman (Nigeria / Atalanta)
• William Troost-Ekong (Nigeria / Al Kholood)
• Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams makes headlines with nominations in three categories—Player of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, and Interclub Player of the Year.
Interclub Player of the Year
This category shines a spotlight on the standout players from African club competitions.
• Oussama Benbot (Algeria / USM Alger)
• Issoufou Dayo (Burkina Faso / RS Berkane)
• Zizo (Egypt / Zamalek)
• Hussein El Shahat (Egypt / Al Ahly)
• Mostafa Shobeir (Egypt / Al Ahly)
• Abdul Aziz Issah (Ghana / Dreams FC)
• John Antwi (Ghana / Dreams FC)
• Amanallah Memmiche (Tunisia / Esperance Sportive de Tunis)
• Yassine Merriah (Tunisia / Esperance Sportive de Tunis)
• Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
Goalkeeper of the Year
Goalkeepers are often the unsung heroes, but the CAF Goalkeeper of the Year category highlights their crucial role.
• Oussama Benbot (Algeria / USM Alger)
• André Onana (Cameroon / Manchester United)
• Yahia Fofana (Cote d'Ivoire / Angers SCO)
• Lionel Mpasi (DR Congo / Rodez AF)
• Mostafa Shobeir (Egypt / Al Ahly)
• Djigui Diarra (Mali / Young Africans)
• Munir El Kajoui (Morocco / RS Berkane)
• Stanley Nwabali (Nigeria / Chippa United)
• Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
• Amanallah Memmiche (Tunisia / Esperance Sportive de Tunis)
Young Player of the Year
CAF continues to emphasize the importance of youth development with the CAF Young Player of the Year category. Featuring 10 emerging talents under the age of 21.
• Carlos Baleba (Cameroon / Brighton & Hove Albion)
• Karim Konate (Cote d'Ivoire / Salzburg)
• Oumar Diakite (Cote d'Ivoire / Reims)
• Yankuba Minteh (Gambia / Brighton & Hove Albion)
• Abdul Aziz Issah (Ghana / Dreams FC / Barcelona)
• Bilal El Khannouss (Morocco / Leicester City)
• Eliesse Ben Seghir (Morocco / AS Monaco)
• El Hadji Malick Diouf (Senegal / Slavia Prague)
• Lamine Camara (Senegal / AS Monaco)
• Amanallah Memmiche (Tunisia / Esperance Sportive de Tunis)
Coach of the Year
The CAF Coach of the Year category is another highly anticipated segment, showcasing the tactical masterminds behind Africa’s top-performing teams.
• Pedro Goncalves (Angola)
• Brahima Traore (Burkina Faso)
• Emerse Fae (Cote d'Ivoire)
• Sebastien Desabre (DR Congo)
• Jose Gomes (Zamalek)
• Marcel Koller (Al Ahly)
• Chiquinho Conde (Mozambique)
• Hugo Broos (South Africa)
• Florent Ibenge (Al Hilal)
• Kwesi Appiah (Sudan)
Club of the Year
The CAF Club of the Year category celebrates the best-performing African clubs of 2024.
• Petro Atletico (Angola)
• TP Mazembe (DR Congo)
• Al Ahly (Egypt)
• Zamalek (Egypt)
• Dreams FC (Ghana)
• RS Berkane (Morocco)
• Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
• Simba (Tanzania)
• Young Africans (Tanzania)
• Esperance Tunis (Tunisia)
These clubs have showcased excellence in continental competitions and their domestic leagues, making them top contenders for this prestigious award.
National Team of the year
The CAF National Team of the Year category honors the top-performing nations in African football.
• Angola
• DR Congo
• Morocco
• Nigeria
• Sudan
• Uganda
These teams have excelled on the international stage, showcasing the strength of African football.
Voting Process
The winners of each category will be decided by a diverse voting panel, which includes the CAF Technical Committee, media professionals, and Head Coaches & Captains of CAF’s Member Associations, along with clubs involved in the group stages of Interclub competitions. This broad representation ensures that the best and brightest in African football are properly recognized.