CAF Announces Venue for 2024 Player of the Year Awards: Report
by by Richard Nutakor · YEN.com.gh News · Join- The 2024 instalment of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) prestigious annual awards is on the horizon
- Several players, including Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, among others, are expected to be present at the ceremony
- A recent report detailing that CAF has announced a location for the 2024 edition of the prestigious award ceremony has surfaced
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2024 edition of the CAF Awards will be held in Morocco.
The prestigious ceremony, which regularly features some of Africa’s footballing elite, is scheduled to take place in the vibrant city of Marrakech.
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According to a report from Africa Soccer, this marks the third consecutive year that Morocco will host the event, further solidifying the country's growing influence in African football.
Recently, Morocco was also chosen to host the CAF Women's Champions League, underlining its expanding role in the continent’s football scene.
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The CAF Awards are set for December 16, with final details of the event expected to be released soon.
In addition to hosting this prestigious event, Morocco has also launched a joint bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, signalling its ambition to become a central hub for major CAF and international football events.
2023 CAF Award winners
The 2023 CAF Awards were headlined by Nigerian stars Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala, who took home the honours for Best Player in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively.
According to Vanguard News, Morocco’s Walid Regragui was named CAF’s Best Coach of the Year in the men’s category, while South Africa’s Desiree Ellis won the Best Coach award in the women’s category.
Senegal’s Lamine Camara secured the CAF Young Player of the Year award, and Moroccan talent Nesryne El Chad claimed the inaugural CAF Women’s Young Player of the Year title.
Looking ahead, the 2024 edition is expected to see new faces take the spotlight, with Nigeria's Ademola Lookman tipped as a strong contender for the Men’s Player of the Year award.
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