CAF Awards 2024: Nominees, Date, Time, And How To Watch The Ceremony Live

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CAF Awards 2024: Nominees, Date, Time, And How To Watch The Ceremony Live

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December 15, 2024

The CAF Awards are annual honors presented by the Confederation of African Football to celebrate the finest talents in African football.

These esteemed awards honor the achievements and contributions of players, coaches, and teams in both African and international football.

The African Player of the Year was originally organized by France Football, the same organization behind the Ballon d’Or. In 1992.

However, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) took over the award, ushering in the modern era of the CAF Awards. The 2024 edition will be the 32nd occurrence of these prestigious awards since their inception.

Sportxparte 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 catch the 2024 CAF Awards live on SuperSport and various regional sports networks throughout Africa.

Additionally, CAF’s official YouTube channel is anticipated to stream the event, while social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook will offer live updates and real-time 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 crucial contributions to the club’s Bundesliga triumph and their run to the Europa League final.

CAF further clarified that the awards would recognize 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)