In a ceremonial event held in Marrakech, the annual awards ceremony hosted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) showcased standout African achievers.
Morocco’s national team clinched the title of National Team of the Year, emphasizing its collective achievements on the international stage. Coach Walid Regragui was recognized as the Coach of the Year, while Yassine Bounou from Al Hilal secured the Goalkeeper of the Year title. Moroccan footballer Fatima Tagnaout, representing AS FAR, claimed the Interclub Player of the Year (Women), and Nissrine El Chad won the Young Player of the Year (Women).
Alongside Moroccan victories, various winners from other countries were also acknowledged during the CAF Awards 2023, Victor Osimhen from Nigeria, Napoli’s player, clinched the Player of the Year (Men) award, while Asisat Oshoala, also from Nigeria and playing for Barcelona, secured the Women’s Player of the Year title. Percy Tau, representing Al Ahly Egypt, emerged victorious as the Interclub Player of the Year (Men). The Coach of the Year (Women) distinction went to Desiree Ellis from South Africa, and Chiamaka Nnadozie, hailing from Nigeria and player of Paris FC, was named Goalkeeper of the Year (Women). Lamine Camara Metz’s player earned recognition as the Young Player of the Year (Men). Nigeria’s national team received the National Team of the Year (Women) award, while Egypt’s Al Ahly claimed the esteemed title of Club of the Year (Men).
Here’s a full list of winners at CAF Awards 2023:
National Team of the Year (Men): Morocco
Coach of the Year (Men): Walid Regragui (Morocco)
Goalkeeper of the Year (Men): Yassine Bounou (Morocco, Al Hilal)
Young Player of the Year (Women): Nesryne El Chad (Morocco, Lille)
Interclub Player of the Year (Women): Fatima Tagnaout (Morocco, AS FAR
Player of the Year (Men): Victor Osimhen (Nigeria, Napoli)
Player of the Year (Women): Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria, Barcelona)
Interclub Player of the Year (Men): Percy Tau (South Africa, Al Ahly)
Coach of the Year (Women): Desiree Ellis (South Africa)
Goalkeeper of the Year (Women): Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria, Paris FC)
Young Player of the Year (Men): Lamine Camara (Senegal, Metz
National Team of the Year (Women): Nigeria
Club of the Year (Men): Al Ahly (Egypt).
