Anticipation builds ahead of the 2024 CAF Awards as the continental football body confirmed the names of all nominees in the men's categories ahead of the ceremony.
According to the football body, the list of nominees in the Women’s categories will be announced soon.
Ten players have been shortlisted for the CAF African Player of the Year, with the reigning king, Victor Osimhen, missing from the list.
Two Nigerian players, Ademola Lookman and Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, have been nominated for this year's award.
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi and Soufiane Rahimi will also contend for the biggest individual prize in African football this year.
According to a statement, there are ten nominees each for the Coach of the Year, CAF National Team of the Year, and Club of the Year.
Ten rising stars are also included in the CAF Young Player of the Year category, which celebrates talents under 21.
The continental football body has disclosed that winners in each category will emerge through votes from a diverse panel, Daily Post reports.
CAF technical committee, managers and captains of member associations, media professionals, and clubs participating in the group stages of Interclub competitions.
2024 CAF Player of the Year nominees (Men)
1. Amine Gouiri - Algeria
2. Edmond Tapsoba - Burkina Faso
3. Simon Adingra - Cote d'Ivoire
4. Chancel Mbemba - DR Congo
5. Serhou Guirassy - Guinea
6. Achraf Hakimi - Morocco
7. Soufiane Rahimi - Morocco
8. Ademola Lookman - Nigeria
9. William Troost Ekong - Nigeria
10. Ronwen Williams - South Africa
When is the 2024 CAF Awards Ceremony?
The awards ceremony is billed for December 16, 2024, in Marrakech, Morocco. This year's awards will cover the period between January 2024 and October 2024.
How to watch the 2024 CAF Awards Ceremony?
Several digital stations will televise the event live, including SuperSports and stations on Startimes.
Fans can also watch the ceremony on the CAF website and other dedicated YouTube channels.
🚨CAF have officially announced the date for CAF Awards
— H❗ (@HistorNOfficial) October 24, 2024
December 16th at Marrakech, Morocco 🇲🇦
Nominees will follow soon.. pic.twitter.com/LnpKCeTBgk
