Lookman, Banda, and Williams triumph at 2024 CAF Awards

Posted : 17 December 2024

Ademola Lookman of Nigeria, Zambia's Barbra Banda, and South Africa's Ronwen Williams were among the top winners at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco. The prestigious ceremony highlighted the significant achievements of African footballers, celebrating the growing success of both men's and women's football on the continent.

Lookman earned the Men’s Player of the Year award after a stellar year with Atalanta in Italy and the Nigerian national team. He follows in the footsteps of Victor Osimhen, Nigeria's 2023 winner, marking the first time in nearly three decades that Nigeria has had back-to-back winners in this category.

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Barbra Banda made a remarkable impact with the Orlando Pride in the U.S. National Women's Soccer League, winning the NWSL Shield and Championship. She also became the first African player included in the FIFPRO Women's World 11 and set an Olympic record with a hat-trick in the 2024 Paris Olympics, further cementing her legacy.

Ronwen Williams made history as the only player to win two awards at the ceremony. The South African goalkeeper was named both Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year and Men’s Interclub Player of the Year after his key performances in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and his record-setting contributions to Mamelodi Sundowns' defense.

Other notable winners included Chiamaka Nnadozie of Nigeria, who was named Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for the second consecutive time, and Lamine Camara of Senegal, who claimed Men’s Young Player of the Year. Camara stood out for his performances with Monaco and Senegal.

The 2024 CAF Awards also recognized the top coaches, with Emerse Fae from Côte d'Ivoire winning Men’s Coach of the Year after leading his team to victory in the Africa Cup of Nations. Lamia Boumehdi of TP Mazembe won Women’s Coach of the Year after guiding her team to the CAF Women’s Champions League title.

The awards also celebrated the best teams and clubs, with Côte d'Ivoire named Men’s National Team of the Year, and Nigeria's Super Falcons taking the Women’s National Team title. Al Ahly’s dominance in the CAF Champions League earned them the Men’s Club of the Year award, while TP Mazembe was recognized as the Women’s Club of the Year.

Lookman, Banda, and Williams triumph at 2024 CAF Awards

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