Nigeria and Nigerians had an impressive showing at the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards, taking home several key accolades at the event held on Monday night in Marrakesh, Morocco. The CAF Awards celebrate football excellence and outstanding achievements across the continent, recognizing both individual and team brilliance.
Ademola Lookman was the standout performer of the night, winning the prestigious CAF Men’s Footballer of the Year award after a stellar season with both club and country. His contributions on the pitch made a significant impact, earning him this well-deserved honor.
In the women’s category, Zambia’s Barbra Banda clinched the CAF Women’s Footballer of the Year award. Nigeria also saw success in other key areas, including the Goalkeeper of the Year award, which went to Chiamaka Nnadozie, as well as recognition in the National Team of the Year category and representation in the Best XI for both men’s and women’s teams.
Here’s the full list of winners from the 2024 CAF Awards:
Men:
- Player of the Year: Ademola Lookman (NGR)
- Club Player of the Year: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns/RSA)
- Goalkeeper of the Year: Ronwen Williams (RSA)
- Young Player of the Year: Lamine Camara (SEN)
- Coach of the Year: Emerse Fae (CIV)
- National Team of the Year: Ivory Coast
- Club of the Year: Al Ahly (EGY)
- Best XI: Andre Onana (CMR); Achraf Hakimi (MAR), Kalidou Koulibaly (SEN), Chancel Mbemba (COD); Mohammed Kudus (GHA), Sofyan Amrabat (MAR), Franck Kessie (CIV), Yves Bissouma (MLI); Mohamed Salah (EGY), Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman (both NGR)
Women:
- Player of the Year: Barbra Banda (ZAM)
- Club Player of the Year: Sanaa Mssoudy (FAR Rabat/MAR)
- Goalkeeper of the Year: Chiamaka Nnadozie (NGR)
- Young Player of the Year: Doha El Madani (MAR)
- Coach of the Year: Lamia Boumehdi (TP Mazembe/COD)
- National Team of the Year: Nigeria
- Club of the Year: TP Mazembe
- Best XI: Andile Dlamini (RSA); Michelle Alozie, Osinachi Ohale (both NGR), Lebohang Ramalepe, Karabo Dlamini; Linda Motlhalo (all RSA), Rasheedat Ajibade (NGR), Ghizlane Chebbak (MAR); Barbra Banda (ZAM), Asisat Oshoala (NGR), Tabitha Chawinga (MAW)
