CAF announces venue for 2024 Player of the Year award: Report

• The 2024 edition of the prestigious Confederation of African Football (CAF) annual awards is on the horizon
• Several players, including Nigerian Ademola Lookman, among others, are expected to be present at the ceremony
• A recent report detailing that CAF has announced a venue for the 2024 edition of the prestigious awards ceremony has come to light

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 African football’s elite, is set to take place in the vibrant city of Marrakech.

According to a report from Africa Soccer, this marks the third consecutive year that Morocco has hosted the event, further solidifying the country’s growing influence on African football.

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Recently, Morocco was also chosen to host the CAF Women’s Champions League, underlining its growing role in the continent’s football scene.

The CAF awards are scheduled 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 together with Spain and Portugal, signaling its ambition to become a central hub for major CAF and international football events.

CAF Award 2023 Winners

The 2023 CAF Awards were headlined by Nigerian stars Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala, who took home Best Player honors in the men’s and women’s categories respectively.

According to Vanguard News, Moroccan Walid Regragui was named CAF Best Coach of the Year in the men’s category, while South African Desiree Ellis won the Best Coach award in the women’s category.

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Senegal’s Lamine Camara secured the CAF Young Player of the Year award, and Moroccan talent Nesryne El Chad claimed the inaugural CAF Young Player of the Year title.

Looking ahead, the 2024 edition is expected to see new faces step into the spotlight, with Nigerian Ademola Lookman tipped as a strong contender for the Men’s Player of the Year award.

Adebayor nominates Guirassy for CAF Award

Legitimate.ng previously reported that Togolese legend Emmanuel Adebayor suggested that Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy win the 2024 CAF Player of the Year award.

The former Arsenal striker believes Guirassy is the most deserving candidate for the prestigious award. The French-born striker secured second place in the Bundesliga Golden Boot race behind the prolific Harry Kane.

Source: Legit.ng