CAF Awards 2023: Recognizing Excellence in African Football
The 2023 CAF Awards, a spectacle that honors the crème de la crème of African football, unfolded on December 11, 2023, in Marrakesh, Morocco. The event showcased outstanding talent, remarkable achievements, and celebrated the essence of football on the continent. Here is a comprehensive list of the deserving winners across various categories:
Men’s Awards:
Player of the Year: Victor Osimhen (Napoli and Nigeria)
Coach of the Year: Walid Regragui (Morocco)
National Team of the Year: Morocco
Goalkeeper of the Year: Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal and Morocco)
Young Player of the Year: Lamine Camara (Metz and Senegal)
Women’s Awards:
Player of the Year: Asisat Oshoala (Barcelona and Nigeria)
Coach of the Year: Desiree Ellis (South Africa)
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National Team of the Year: Nigeria
Goalkeeper of the Year: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC and Nigeria)
Young Player of the Year: Nesryne El Chad (Lille and Morocco)
Other Awards:
Interclub Player of the Year: Percy Tau (Al Ahly and South Africa)
Club of the Year: Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)
Men’s National Team of the Year: Morocco
Morocco’s national football team clinched the Men’s National Team of the Year award. Showcasing their excellence with a semi-final run in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. As the first African team to achieve this feat, they became a source of immense pride for the entire continent.
Women’s National Team of the Year: Nigeria
Nigeria’s national women’s football team secured the Women’s National Team of the Year accolade following their triumph in the 2022 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Their historic fourth win in the tournament underscored their undeniable talent and unwavering dedication.
Men’s Player of the Year: Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen’s stellar season with Napoli earned him the title of Men’s Player of the Year. Osimhen’s pivotal role in Napoli’s Serie A title triumph, marked by 26 goals in 32 appearances. He contributed significantly to their first championship since 1990. His exceptional performance establishes him as one of the most promising young talents in African football. Osimhen’s goal-scoring prowess and impact on the team underscore his rising prominence in the football landscape.
Women’s Player of the Year: Asisat Oshoala
Asisat Oshoala, a true legend of African football, secured the Women’s Player of the Year award for a record sixth time. Her instrumental role in Barcelona’s Champions League triumph. She finished as the club’s top scorer with 27 goals, solidifies her status as an inspiration to aspiring young footballers across the continent.
The CAF Awards continue to be a beacon of excellence in African football, recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements of players, coaches, and teams. The 2023 winners stand as beacons of inspiration, paving the way for future generations of African football talent.
