CAF announces date, details for 2024 awards

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the date and other important details concerning the 2024 CAF Awards.

A publication by the continental soccer body said the city of Marrakech, Morocco, would host the awards on December 16, 2024.

It would be the third consecutive time Morocco would be hosting the CAF awards ceremony.

The awards honour outstanding performances in both club and national football competitions, with the prestigious titles of CAF African Player of the Year in the men’s and women’s categories being the highlight.

CAF also informs that while the final list of contenders for Africa’s Best Player has yet to be finalised, several notable names are expected to be in the running for the coveted accolade. Among them are Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, and Morocco’s Brahim Díaz, all of whom have had standout performances in their respective leagues and competitions this year.

The reigning African Footballer of the Year in the men’s category is Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who continues to dominate on both the club and international stages.

In the women’s category, Asisat Oshoala, another Nigerian football icon, holds the title after a stellar year on the pitch.

The confederation however  is yet to confirm the official start time for the 2024 CAF Awards.