2023-12-11 16:13:06
From our special correspondent in Marrakech – Marrakech becomes the capital of African football for one evening, Monday December 11, with the CAF Awards 2023 ceremony. Follow the nominations live on France 24.
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The convention center in Marrakech, Morocco, dressed in its finest black and gold on Monday December 11 to host the 2023 CAF Awards.
During the prestigious ceremony, the kingdom should take the lion’s share – of the Atlas: there is at least one Moroccan in each of the seven prize categories and the total of representatives of Morocco (players, coaches, clubs, national team…) amounts to 17 nominations, all categories combined. What might be more logical following the exceptional journey of Morocco in Qatar during the World Cup, the first African team to reach the last four?
In the category of best player of the year, the most scrutinized, Achraf Hakimi is in the running to win the “African Ballon d’Or”. Unless Victor Osimhen or Mohamed Salah ignores him.
Watch all the nominations live from 7 p.m.
9:02 p.m.: Victor Osimhen voted best player of the year
It’s the Napoli star who wins! Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is voted best player of the year 2023, following a remarkable year which notably saw him win the Serie A title.
8:58 p.m.: Asisat Oshoala voted best player of the year
After a long interlude, the trophy for best African player of the year 2023 goes to Nigerian Asisat Oshoala, already awarded five times.
8:29 p.m.: Walid Regragui is coach of the year
The charismatic Morocco coach rewarded for his work with the Atlas Lions and his career in the World Cup.
8:24 p.m.: Desiree Ellis is women’s coach of the year.
Recognition of his work with South Africa. “Women’s football is rising,” she warns.
8:15 p.m.: Yassine Bounou is elected African Goalkeeper of the Year
Yassine Bounou is the goalkeeper of the year 2023. a more than logical trophy, given his performances with Morocco and Sevilla, he might even have claimed the best player trophy tout court pic.twitter.com/MPTz1STPvC
— Romain Houeix (@RHoueix) December 11, 2023
8:09 p.m.: Chiamaka Nnadozie is goalkeeper of the year
Appointed captain of the Super Falcons during the World Cup, she also shone with Paris FC this year
Read alsoNigerian Chiamaka Nnadozie, brilliant last bastion of the Super Falcons
8:06 p.m.: This gem from Kahraba is the goal of the year
8 p.m.: Morocco is crowned best men’s team of the year
The room explodes with joy for this trophy. And resumes the “Sir! Sir! Sir” which heated up the stadiums during the World Cup in Qatar
7:58 p.m.: Nigeria is women’s team of the year
7:43 p.m.: Senegalese Lamine Camara crowned best youngster
First Senegalese trophy of the evening.
7:38 p.m.: Nesryne El Chad wins the trophy for best young person
The Moroccan comes to collect her trophy on stage despite her injury.
7:36 p.m.: Percy Tau is the best interclub player 2023
We should see the South African in action at the CAN in January.
7:34 p.m.: Fatima Tagnaout is the best interclub player
First Moroccan trophy of the evening.
7:30 p.m.: Men’s club of the year is Al Ahly FC
A logical victory. The Egyptian club won its 11e African Champions League, a record.
7:23 p.m.: Women’s club of the year is Mamelodi Sundowns
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Banyana Ba Style conquer the continent ???? as they claim the esteemed Club of the Year honor at the #CAFAwards2023 ???? Congratulations to our phenomenal team for their outstanding achievements & dedication to the game! ????????#SundownsLadies pic.twitter.com/XrgAaNODzx
— Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Team (@SundownsLadies) December 11, 2023
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