The CAF Awards 2023 finals promise excitement with a constellation of stars vying for the male category. Notable talents among the finalists include Mohamed Salah, representing Egypt and playing for Liverpool, Victor Osimhen, the pride of Nigeria and a Napoli player, and Achraf Hakimi, the talented Moroccan from Paris Saint-Germain.
As the CAF Awards 2023 approach, scheduled for Monday, December 11, 2023, the CAF has announced the top three finalists in each category. Winners are selected by a panel consisting of the CAF Technical Committee, media professionals from member associations, as well as head coaches and captains of clubs involved in the group stages of interclub competitions, as stated in a press release on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
The award ceremony will take place at the Maverick Congress Palace in Marrakech, Morocco, at 7:00 PM local time (6:00 PM GMT).
Nominees:
Player of the Year:
– Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)
– Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, Paris Saint-Germain)
– Victor Osimhen (Nigeria, Napoli)
Female Player of the Year:
– Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria, Barcelona)
– Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa, Racing Louisville)
– Barbara Banda (Zambia, Shanghai Shengli)
Interclub Player of the Year:
– Fiston Mayele (DR Congo, Pyramids)
– Peter Shalulile (Namibia, Mamelodi Sundowns)
– Percy Tau (South Africa, Al Ahly)
Interclub Female Player of the Year:
– Refilwe Tholakele (Botswana, Mamelodi Sundowns)
– Fatima Tagnaout (Morocco, AS FAR)
– Lebohang Ramalepe (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Coach of the Year (Men):
– Abdelhak Benchika (Algeria, Simba SC)
– Walid Regragui (Morocco)
– Aliou Cisse (Senegal)
Coach of the Year (Women):
– Reynald Pedros (Morocco)
– Desiree Ellis (South Africa)
– Jerry Tshabalala (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Goalkeeper of the Year:
– Andre Onana (Cameroon, Manchester United)
– Mohamed El Shenawy (Egypt, Al Ahly)
– Yassine Bounou (Morocco, Al Hilal)
Female Goalkeeper of the Year:
– Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco, AS FAR)
– Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria, Paris FC)
– Andile Dlamini (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Young Player of the Year:
– Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Morocco, Real Betis)
– Lamine Camara (Senegal, Metz)
– Amara Diouf (Senegal, Metz)
Young Female Player of the Year:
– Comfort Yeboah (Ghana, Ampem Darkoa)
– Nesryne El Chad (Morocco, Lille)
– Deborah Abiodun (Nigeria, Pittsburgh Panthers)
National Team of the Year (Men):
– Gambia
– Morocco
– Senegal
National Team of the Year (Women):
– Morocco
– Nigeria
– South Africa
Club of the Year (Men):
– Al Ahly (Egypt)
– Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco)
– Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Club of the Year (Women):
– AS FAR (Morocco)
– Sporting Casablanca (Morocco)
– Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
CAF Awards 2023 Finalists Unveiled
