Initially, the African Player of the Year was organised by France Football, the organiser of the Ballon d'Or. However, in 1992, CAF assumed control of the award, launching the modern era of the CAF Awards. The 2024 edition marks the 32nd installment of these celebrated awards since their inception.
Flashscore brings you everything you need to know about the 2024 award ceremony, including when it is, how to watch it, and more.
When is the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony?
Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
Time: 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT / 20:00 Cairo time / 21:00 East Africa
Venue: Palais des Congres, Marrakech.
How to watch the 2024 CAF Awards
Fans can watch the 2024 CAF Awards live via SuperSport and regional sports networks across Africa. CAF's official YouTube channel is expected to stream the event, while social media platforms like X (Twitter) and Facebook will provide live updates and minute-by-minute coverage from Morocco.
CAF Awards Voting Process: An Overview
The CAF Awards voting process includes input from the CAF Technical Committee, media professionals, national team coaches, captains, and club representatives. Each group casts weighted votes to ensure a fair outcome, celebrating African and global football achievements. Fans also vote for the Goal of the Year, contributing 70% of the final score, while CAF Technical Experts provide the remaining 30%.
2024 CAF African Player of the Year nominees (Men)
Ademola Lookman – Atalanta (Nigeria)
Achraf Hakimi – Paris Saint-Germain (Morocco)
Simon Adingra – Brighton & Hove Albion (Cote d’Ivoire)
Serhou Guirassy – Borussia Dortmund (Guinea)
Ronwen Williams – Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Unfortunately, reigning African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen did not make the shortlist, nor did Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface, despite his pivotal role in the club's Bundesliga victory and their Europa League final appearance.
CAF further clarified that the awards will recognise performances from the period between January 2024 and October 2024.
2024 CAF African Player of the Year nominees (Women)
Chiamaka Nnadozie - Paris FC (Nigeria)
Barbra Banda - Orlando Pride (Zambia)
Sanaa Mssoudy – AS FAR (Morocco)
Super Falcons’ Nnadozie made history by becoming the first goalkeeper nominated for the CAF Women's Player of the Year award. She aims to emulate her teammate Asisat Oshoala, a multiple-time winner of this prestigious accolade.
Meanwhile, the omission of Tabitha Chawinga has ignited discussions, as the Malawian forward was ranked 16th in this year's Women's Ballon d'Or.
Goalkeeper of the Year (Women)
Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco / AS FAR)
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC)
Andile Dlamini (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
Goalkeeper of the Year (Men)
Andre Onana (Cameroon / Manchester United)
Yahia Fofana (Cote d’Ivoire / Angers SCO)
Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
Interclub Player of the Year (Men)
Ahmed Sayed ‘Zizo’ (Egypt / Zamalek)
Hussein El Shahat (Egypt / Al Ahly)
Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
Interclub Player of the Year (Women)
Lacho Flora Marta (Angola / TP Mazembe)
Doha El Madani (Morocco / AS FAR)
Sanaa Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR)
Young Player of the Year (Women)
Habiba Sabry (Egypt / FC Masar)
Doha El Madani (Morocco / AS FAR)
Chiamaka Okuchukwu (Nigeria / Rivers Angels)
Young Player of the Year (Men)
Karim Konate (Cote d’Ivoire / Salzburg)
Oumar Diakite (Cote d’Ivoire / Reims)
Lamine Camara (Senegal / AS Monaco)
Coach of the Year (Men)
Emerse Fae (Cote d’Ivoire)
Sebastien Desabre (DR Congo)
Hugo Broos (South Africa)
Coach of the Year (Women)
Lamia Boumehdi (TP Mazembe)
Ahmed Ramadan (FC Masar)
Mohamed Amine Alioua (AS FAR)
Thinasonke Mbuli (University of the Western Cape)
Other awards
National Team of the Year (Women): Nigeria, Morocco, South Africa
National Team of the Year (Men): Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, South Africa
Club of the Year (Women): TP Mazembe (DR Congo), AS FAR (Morocco), Edo Queens (Nigeria)
Club of the Year (Men): Al Ahly (Egypt), Zamalek (Egypt), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
