The 2023 CAF Awards unfolded in Marrakesh, Morocco, where Nigeria clinched four honors.
Victor Osimhen ended Nigeria’s 24-year drought, securing the African Player of the Year title.
Asisat Oshoala made history with a record six Women’s Player of the Year wins, while Chiamaka Nnadozie claimed Goalkeeper of the Year.
Lamine Camara, the 19-year-old Senegalese forward, earned the CAF Young Player of the Year, and Yassine Bounou was named Best African Goalkeeper.
Moroccan standout Fatima Tagnaout and Nesrynen El Chad received the Women’s Interclub Player of the Year and Women’s Young Player of the Year awards, respectively.
Walid Regragui, Morocco’s coach, was honored as CAF’s Best Coach for leading the team to a historic World Cup semi-final.
Desiree Ellis, South Africa’s women’s coach, retained her CAF Women’s Coach of the Year title.
The Atlas Lions were recognized as the best team for the period of November 2022–September 2023.
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies secured the Women’s Club of the Year, and Al Ahly, with Percy Tau, claimed the CAF Interclub Player of the Year, marking their continuous excellence.
