The much-anticipated CAF Awards 2024 ceremony is set to light up Marrakech, Morocco, on December 16, 2024. This prestigious event celebrates the crème de la crème of African football talent, spotlighting players’ achievements from January to October 2024. However, the absence of notable stars like Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, and Mohammed Kudus has left many fans curious about the final shortlist.
Top Contenders for CAF African Player of the Year 2024
The Confederation of African Football has released a 10-player shortlist for the CAF African Player of the Year award. Despite intense competition and the omission of some big names, Ademola Lookman emerges as a standout nominee. Here are the top contenders:
- Amine Gouiri (Algeria / Rennes)
- Edmond Tapsoba (Burkina Faso / Bayer Leverkusen)
- Simon Adingra (Cote d’Ivoire / Brighton & Hove Albion)
- Chancel Mbemba (DR Congo / Olympique de 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)
Ademola Lookman: The Likely Winner?
Nigerian star Ademola Lookman is making waves at Atalanta with his stellar performances this season, positioning him as a favorite for the CAF African Player of the Year title.
Why Lookman is Favored:
- AFCON 2024 Success: Lookman scored three vital goals in Nigeria’s impressive run to the AFCON 2024 final.
- Europa Cup Heroics: His hat-trick against Bayern Leverkusen in the Europa Cup final secured Atalanta’s first-ever title.
- Ballon d’Or Recognition: Lookman is the sole African representative on the 2024 Ballon d’Or shortlist.
Ronwen Williams Leads With Three Nominations
South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams stands out with a record three nominations this year. He is in the running for CAF African Player of the Year, CAF Goalkeeper of the Year, and CAF Interclub Player of the Year.
How Winners Are Chosen
The winners of the CAF Awards 2024 will be decided by a distinguished panel that includes the CAF Technical Committee, media professionals, coaches, and team captains.
Conclusion
With the CAF Awards 2024 fast approaching, all eyes are on Ademola Lookman, who is poised to claim glory thanks to his remarkable achievements in both AFCON 2024 and the Europa Cup. Despite the absence of stars like Osimhen, Boniface, and Kudus, the competition remains fierce. Join us in Marrakech on December 16 for an unforgettable night celebrating Africa’s finest football
