Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the Year, recognizing his outstanding performances for both club and country.
The Atalanta star’s impressive form, including a hat-trick in the Europa League final, secured him the prestigious award.
Zambia’s Barbra Banda made history by becoming the first Zambian to win the Women’s Player of the Year award.
Her exceptional performances for Orlando Pride and the Zambian national team, including a historic hat-trick at the Olympics, earned her the well-deserved recognition.
Here’s a full list of the 2024 CAF Award winners:
Individual Awards:
- Men’s Player of the Year: Ademola Lookman (Nigeria/Atalanta)
- Women’s Player of the Year: Barbra Banda (Zambia/Orlando Pride)
- Men’s Coach of the Year: Emerse Fae (Ivory Coast)
- Women’s Coach of the Year: Lamia Boumehdi (TP Mazembe)
- Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Ronwen Williams (South Africa/Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria/Paris FC)
- Men’s Young Player of the Year: Lamine Camara (Senegal/Monaco)
- Women’s Young Player of the Year: Doha El Madani (Morocco/AS Far)
Team Awards:
- Men’s Club of the Year: Al Ahly (Egypt)
- Women’s Club of the Year: TP Mazembe (DR Congo)
- Men’s National Team of the Year: Ivory Coast
- Women’s National Team of the Year: Nigeria
Special Award:
- Goal of the Year: Cristovao Mabululu (Angola) – Angola vs. Namibia (AFCON 2023)
