CAF Unveils Top 3 African Players of the Year Nominees

Cairo, Egypt – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the top three nominees for the African Player of the Year award.

Talented Trio

The nominees are:

1. _Ademola Lookman_ (Nigeria, Atalanta) – A skilled winger known for his pace and goal-scoring ability.

2. _Victor Boniface_ (Nigeria, Union Saint-Gilloise) – A prolific striker with impressive goal-scoring records.

3. _Brahim Diaz_ (Morocco, Real Madrid) – A talented attacking midfielder with exceptional dribbling skills.

Selection Criteria

The nominees were chosen based on their performances between November 2022 and September 2023. The criteria included:

– Individual and team achievements

– Impact on the African football scene

– International recognition

Voting Process

The winner will be decided by votes from:

– CAF Technical Committee

– Media professionals

– Head Coaches & Captains of Member Associations

– Clubs involved in the group stages of Interclub competitions

Award Ceremony

The CAF Awards ceremony will take place on [Date] in [Location]. The event will honor outstanding African footballers, coaches, and teams.

Previous Winners

Past winners include Victor Osimhen, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Reactions

“We’re proud to recognize Africa’s finest talents,” said CAF President Patrice Motsepe.

Stats and Achievements:

– Ademola Lookman: 12 goals, 5 assists in 2022/2023 season

– Victor Boniface: 22 goals, 4 assists in 2022/2023 season

– Brahim Diaz: 7 goals, 10 assists in 2022/2023 season