Every year, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) convenes to shine a bright light on the most exceptional individuals from countries and clubs across the continent.
Most notably, the award for African Player of the Year garners massive attention as the continent looks to spotlight its most brilliant football stars from the past calendar year.
In 2024, 10 men’s players and 10 women’s players, including stars Achraf Hakimi and Ademola Lookman, plus female greats Barbara Banda and Rasheedat Ajibade, are in the hunt for Africa’s most coveted individual prize.
Meanwhile, the likes of Mohamed Salah, Brahim Diaz, and last year’s winner Victor Osimhen were shockingly left off the shortlist of nominees, leaving fans asking questions about how the award is drawn up and handed out.
The Sporting News details where voting for the CAF Awards come from and who is up for some of the most prestigious trophies.
MORE: All you need to know about the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony in Morocco
When is the 2024 CAF award ceremony?
The gala for the 2024 CAF Awards will be held on Monday, December 16 from the Palais de Congres in Morocco.
It will begin at 7 p.m. local time (6 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET) in Marrakesh.
Who votes for CAF Awards? How voting system works
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