Ademola Lookman, Banda win big at 2024 CAF Awards

The 2024 CAF Awards celebrated Africa's best footballing talents in a star-studded ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, highlighting the remarkable achievements of both players and officials across the continent.

Key Winners and Highlights

• CAF Men’s Player of the Year: Ademola Lookman (Nigeria / Atalanta)
  Lookman claimed the prestigious honor after a standout year for Atalanta and Nigeria, following in the footsteps of compatriot Victor Osimhen. This marks the first time Nigeria has had back-to-back winners in the men’s category since 1996-97.


• CAF Women’s Player of the Year: Barbra Banda (Zambia / Orlando Pride)
  Banda’s record-breaking hat-tricks at the 2024 Paris Olympics and her NWSL triumph with Orlando Pride earned her this accolade, solidifying her place among Africa’s football greats.


• Double Award Winner: Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
  Williams took home both Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year and Men’s Interclub Player of the Year, recognizing his heroics in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations and with Mamelodi Sundowns.


• Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC)
  Nnadozie secured the award for a second consecutive year after another stellar season in France.


• Coach of the Year (Men): Emerse Fae (Cote d’Ivoire)
  Fae masterminded Côte d’Ivoire’s incredible journey to the AFCON title on home soil.


• Coach of the Year (Women): Lamia Boumehdi (TP Mazembe)
  Boumehdi’s leadership guided TP Mazembe to the CAF Women’s Champions League title.


• Goal of the Year: Mabululu (Angola)
  Mabululu’s stunning finish against Namibia at AFCON 2023, as voted by fans, earned him this award.

• Men’s National Team of the Year: Côte d'Ivoire


• Women’s National Team of the Year: Nigeria


• Men’s Club of the Year: Al Ahly (Egypt)


• Women’s Club of the Year: TP Mazembe (DR Congo)

The 2024 CAF Awards reinforced Africa’s pivotal role in the global game, celebrating its football stars and their remarkable contributions.