The CAF Awards 2023 will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, on December 11, as confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday.
The event, celebrating outstanding achievements in both club and national competitions, will highlight exceptional performances, including the prestigious titles of CAF African Player of the Year in both men’s and women’s categories.
Recently, CAF announced the shortlists for the women’s categories, with 10 players contending for the Player of the Year and five nominees each for other categories such as Interclub Player of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Young Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, National Team of the Year, and Club of the Year.
Full List of Nominees: Player of the Year (Women)
Ajara Nchout Njoya (Cameroon, Internazionale Milano)
Anissa Lahmari (Morocco, Levante Las Planas)
Fatima Tagnaout (Morocco, AS FAR)
Ghizlaine Chebbak (Morocco, AS FAR)
Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria, Barcelona)
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria, Paris FC)
Andile Dlamini (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Hilda Magaia (South Africa, Sejong Sportstoto)
Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa, Racing Louisville)
Barbara Banda (Zambia, Shanghai Shengli)
Full List of Nominees: Player of the Year (Men)
Riyad Mahrez (Algeria, Al Ahli)
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Cameroon, SSC Napoli)
Vincent Aboubacar (Cameroon, Besiktas)
Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, Paris Saint-Germain)
Sofyan Amrabat (Morocco, Manchester United)
Yassine Bounou (Morocco, Al Hilal)
Youssef En-Nesyri (Morocco, Sevilla)
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria, SSC Napoli)
Sadio Mane (Senegal, Al Nassr)
