In anticipation of the highly awaited Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards 2023, the final shortlist of nominees has been unveiled, highlighting the stellar achievements of African football talent.
Among the elite few still vying for top honours are Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala, who have secured their spots in the coveted categories of Player of the Year (Men) and Player of the Year (Women), respectively.
The announcement, made just days ahead of the grand CAF ceremony scheduled for Monday, December 11, adds an extra layer of excitement to the football community.
Victor Osimhen’s remarkable performances have earned him a well-deserved place as one of the final three nominees in the fiercely contested Player of the Year (Men) category.
Meanwhile, Asisat Oshoala’s outstanding contributions on the field have solidified her presence among the elite contenders for the Player of the Year (Women) award.
The ultimate victors in each category will be determined by votes cast by a distinguished panel.
This panel includes members of the CAF Technical Committee, media professionals from Member Associations, Head Coaches, and captains of both Member Associations and clubs engaged in the group stages of the Interclub competitions.
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The exciting moment of revelation is set to take place at the Palais des Congrès, Movenpick, Marrakech, Morocco.
Here’s a full list of the final nominees (in alphabetic order by Member Association):
Player of the Year (Men)
Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, Paris Saint-Germain)
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria, Napoli)
Player of the Year (Women)
Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria, Barcelona)
Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa, Racing Louisville)
Barbara Banda (Zambia, Shanghai Shengli)
Interclub Player of the Year (Men)
Fiston Mayele (DR Congo, Pyramids)
Peter Shalulile (Namibia, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Percy Tau (South Africa, Al Ahly)
Interclub Player of the Year (Women)
Refilwe Tholakele (Botswana, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Fatima Tagnaout (Morocco, AS FAR)
Lebohang Ramalepe (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Coach of the Year (Men)
Abdelhak Benchika (Algeria, Simba SC)
Walid Regragui (Morocco)
Aliou Cisse (Senegal)
Coach of the Year (Women)
Reynald Pedros (Morocco)
Desiree Ellis (South Africa)
Jerry Tshabalala (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Goalkeeper of the Year (Men)
Andre Onana (Cameroon, Manchester United)
Mohamed El Shenawy (Egypt, Al Ahly)
Yassine Bounou (Morocco, Al Hilal)
Goalkeeper of the Year (Women)
Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco, AS FAR)
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria, Paris FC)
Andile Dlamini (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Young Player of the Year (Men)
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Morocco, Real Betis)
Lamine Camara (Senegal, Metz)
Amara Diouf (Senegal, Metz)
Young Player of the Year (Women)
Comfort Yeboah (Ghana, Ampem Darkoa)
Nesryne El Chad (Morocco, Lille)
Deborah Abiodun (Nigeria, Pittsburgh Panthers)
National Team of the Year (Men)
Gambia
Morocco
Senegal
National Team of the Year (Women)
Morocco
Nigeria
South Africa
Club of the Year (Men)
Al Ahly (Egypt)
Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco)
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Club of the Year (Women)
AS FAR (Morocco)
Sporting Casablanca (Morocco)
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)