CAF 2024 Recap: Ademola Lookman, Barbra Banda steal the spotlight at awards ceremony [Full List]

• Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman won the CAF Men’s Player of the Year, succeeding Victor Osimhen
• South Africa’s Ronwen Williams shone with a double win, taking home CAF Goalkeeper of the Year and Interclub Player of the Year
• Super Falcons goalkeeper won for the second consecutive time the Goalkeeper of the Year award

The 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards dazzled fans and football enthusiasts on Monday night in Marrakesh, Morocco, as Africa’s finest talents were celebrated for their outstanding performances. 

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman stole the show, claiming the prestigious CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award, succeeding his compatriot Victor Osimhen. Lookman’s stellar season, highlighted by his heroic Europa League hat-trick and AFCON exploits, earned him the recognition.

In the women’s category, Zambia’s Barbra Banda emerged triumphant, winning the CAF Women’s Player of the Year award for her consistent brilliance with club and country. 

South African shot-stopper Ronwen Williams added to the roll of honours, securing both the CAF Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year and Interclub Player of the Year awards following his impressive form for Mamelodi Sundowns.

Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie continued her dominance, winning the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for the second consecutive time. 

The awards ceremony not only honoured individual brilliance but also celebrated the continent’s growing football talent, putting Africa’s prominence on the global stage on Monday, December 16.

Full list: All award categories and winners

TheRadar has compiled below a comprehensive list of all winners at the CAF 2024 awards ceremony:

CAF PLAYER OF THE YEAR (MEN)

Ademola Lookman (Nigeria / Atalanta)

CAF PLAYER OF THE YEAR (WOMEN)

Barbra Banda (Zambia / Orlando Pride)

CAF GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR (MEN)

Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)

CAF GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR (WOMEN)

Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC)

CAF INTERCLUB PLAYER OF THE YEAR (MEN)

Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)

CAF INTERCLUB PLAYER OF THE YEAR (WOMEN)

Sanaâ Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR)

CAF YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR (MEN)

Lamine Camara (Senegal / AS Monaco)

CAF YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR (WOMEN)

Doha El Madani (Morocco / AS FAR)

CAF COACH OF THE YEAR (MEN)

Emerse Fae (Cote d’Ivoire)

CAF COACH OF THE YEAR (WOMEN)

Lamia Boumehdi (TP Mazembe)

CAF NATIONAL TEAM OF THE YEAR (MEN)

Cote d’Ivoire

CAF NATIONAL TEAM OF THE YEAR (WOMEN)

Nigeria

CAF CLUB OF THE YEAR (MEN)

Al Ahly (Egypt)

CAF CLUB OF THE YEAR (WOMEN)

TP Mazembe (DR Congo)

CAF REFEREE OF THE YEAR (MEN)

Mutaz Ibrahim (Libya)

CAF REFEREE OF THE YEAR (WOMEN)

Bouchra Karboubi (Morocco)

CAF ASSISTANT REFEREE OF THE YEAR (MEN)

Elvis Guy Noupue Nguegoue (Cameroon)

CAF ASSISTANT REFEREE OF THE YEAR (WOMEN)

Diana Chikotesha (Zambia)

CAF GOAL OF THE YEAR

Mabululu (Angola)

Men’s FIFPRO CAF Best XI:

Andre Onana (GK); Achraf Hakimi, Kalidou Koulibaly, Chancel Mbemba; Mohammed Kudus, Sofyan Amrabat, Franck Kessie, Yves Bissouma; Mohamed Salah, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman.

Women’s FIFPRO CAF Best XI:

Andile Dlamini (GK); Michelle Alozie, Karabo Dhlamini, Osinachi Ohale; Lebohang Ramalepe, Linda Motlhalo, Rasheedat Ajibade, Ghizlane Chebbak; Barbra Banda, Asisat Oshoala, Tabitha Chawinga.

CAF Awards 2024: Nigeria’s women football shines bright on Africa’s biggest stage

Previously, TheRadar reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees for the prestigious 2024 CAF Awards, and Nigeria’s presence across the categories is nothing short of impressive. 

From seasoned stars like Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie to emerging talents and respected coaches, the country’s contributions to African football are ready for a well-deserved recognition on December 16 in Marrakech, Morocco.