Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, Zambia’s Barbra Banda, and South Africa’s Ronwen Williams emerged as the biggest winners at the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night. The prestigious ceremony celebrated the finest talents in African football over the past year.
Lookman, who plays for Italian club Atalanta, clinched the CAF Player of the Year (Men) award following an impressive season marked by standout performances. Meanwhile, Zambia’s Barbra Banda, representing Orlando Pride, was crowned the CAF Player of the Year (Women), solidifying her status as one of the continent’s brightest stars.
Ronwen Williams, Mamelodi Sundowns’ goalkeeper, claimed two major accolades on the night—CAF Goalkeeper of the Year (Men) and CAF Interclub Player of the Year (Men)—rewarding his exceptional efforts for both club and country.
Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie, who has been exceptional for Paris FC, took home the CAF Goalkeeper of the Year (Women) award, while Senegal’s rising star, Lamine Camara, was named CAF Young Player of the Year (Men).
The ceremony also honoured Morocco’s Doha El Madani as the CAF Young Player of the Year (Women), while Cote d’Ivoire’s Emerse Fae was recognized as the CAF Coach of the Year (Men) after guiding the national team to remarkable achievements.
Full List of CAF Awards Winners 2024:
CAF Player of the Year (Men): Ademola Lookman (Nigeria / Atalanta)
CAF Player of the Year (Women): Barbra Banda (Zambia / Orlando Pride)
CAF Goalkeeper of the Year (Men): Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
CAF Goalkeeper of the Year (Women): Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC)
CAF Interclub Player of the Year (Men): Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
CAF Interclub Player of the Year (Women): Sanaâ Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR)
CAF Young Player of the Year (Men): Lamine Camara (Senegal / AS Monaco)
CAF Young Player of the Year (Women): Doha El Madani (Morocco / AS FAR)
CAF Coach of the Year (Men): Emerse Fae (Cote d’Ivoire)
CAF National Team of the Year (Men): Cote d’Ivoire
CAF National Team of the Year (Women): Nigeria
CAF Club of the Year (Men): Al Ahly (Egypt)
CAF Club of the Year (Women): TP Mazembe (DR Congo)
CAF Referee of the Year (Men): Mutaz Ibrahim (Libya)
CAF Referee of the Year (Women): Bouchra Karboubi (Morocco)
CAF Assistant Referee of the Year (Men): Elvis Guy Noupue Nguegoue (Cameroon)
CAF Assistant Referee of the Year (Women): Diana Chikotesha (Zambia)
CAF Goal of the Year: Mabululu (Angola)
FIFPRO CAF Best XI:
Men’s Best XI (3-4-3):
Andre Onana (GK) — Achraf Hakimi, Kalidou Koulibaly, Chancel Mbemba — Mohammed Kudus, Sofyan Amrabat, Franck Kessie, Yves Bissouma — Mohamed Salah, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman.
Women’s Best XI (3-4-3):
Andile Dlamini (GK) — Michelle Alozie, Karabo Dhlamini, Osinachi Ohale — Lebohang Ramalepe, Linda Motlhalo, Rasheedat Ajibade, Ghizlane Chebbak — Barbra Banda, Asisat Oshoala, Tabitha Chawinga.
The CAF Awards showcased Africa’s remarkable football talent, celebrating both individual brilliance and collective achievements. With Nigerian and South African players dominating key categories, the event underscored the continued rise of African football on the global stage.
