CAF AWARDS 2024: FULL LIST OF WINNERS
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the winners of the CAF Awards 2024, recognizing the best African players, coaches, and teams in the world.
The ceremony, held in Marrakech, Morocco, was attended by top football officials, players, and coaches from across the continent.
Men’s Categories
The big winner of the night was Ademola Lookman, who was crowned the African Player of the Year. Lookman, who plays for Atalanta in the Italian Serie A, had an impressive year, scoring crucial goals and providing assists in key matches.
The Men’s National Team of the Year award went to Ivory Coast, who had a remarkable year, qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.
Women’s Categories
Barbra Banda was crowned the African Women’s Player of the Year, recognizing her exceptional skills and dedication to the sport. Banda, who plays for Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), had a remarkable year, scoring crucial goals and providing assists in key matches.
Full List of Winners
Here is the full list of winners:
Men’s Player of the Year!
- 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐧.
Women’s Player of the Year
- 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚
Goal of the Year
- Cristovao 𝗠𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗹𝘂
The CAF FIFPRO Men’s Best XI includes:
1. Andre Onana (Cameroon) – Goalkeeper
2. Achraf Hakimi (Morocco) – Defender
3. Chancel Mbemba (DR Congo) – Defender
4. Sofyan Amrabat (Morocco) – Midfielder
5. Franck Kessie (Ivory Coast) – Midfielder
6. Mohamed Kudus (Ghana) – Midfielder
7. Yves Bissouma (Mali) – Midfielder
8. Mohamed Salah (Egypt) – Forward
9. Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) – Forward
10. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) – Forward
11. Moussa Houmabal (Mali) – Forward
The Men’s Coach of the Year
- 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐞.
Women’s Coach of the Year!
- 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐡𝐝𝐢
Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year
- 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬
Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
- 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐍𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐳𝐢𝐞
The Women’s Interclub Player of the year
- 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐚 𝐌𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐲
Men’s Interclub Player of the year is
- 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬!
Men’s Young Player of the Year
- 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚 (Senegal)
Women’s Young Player of the Year
- 𝐃𝐨𝐡𝐚 𝐄𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐢 (Morocco)
The Men’s National Team of the Year award goes to the harmonious
- 𝐂ô𝐭𝐞 𝐝’𝐈𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐞
The Women’s National Team of the Year
- 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚
The Men’s Club of the Year is
- 𝐀𝐥 𝐀𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐂
TheWomen’s Club of the Year
- 𝐓𝐏 𝐌𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞
Conclusion
The CAF Awards 2024 was a celebration of African football excellence, recognizing the best players, coaches, and teams in the continent. The winners of the awards are a testament to the growing talent and competitiveness of African football.