The highly anticipated 2024 CAF Awards will take place later tonight, December 16 at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.
Note that Nigeria is likely to return to the country with seven CAF Awards as the country’s contingents have been nominated in five categories of the award.
Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman and Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, are both contending for the prestigious CAF Player of The Year awards in their respective categories.
The men’s category features Lookman in fierce competition with four other notable nominees, including Ivory Coast’s Simon Adingra, PSG’s Achraf Hakimi, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, and South Africa’s Ronwen Williams. Lookman.
Nnadozie is also a formidable contender, competing for the Women’s Player of The Year award against Morocco’s Sanaa Mssoudy and Zambia’s Babra Banda. Additionally, she is a leading candidate for the Women’s Goalkeeper of The Year award.
If both players secure victories in their respective categories, Nigeria will celebrate its third win for both awards—following the successes of Nwankwo Kanu and Mercy Akide-Udoh in 1999, as well as Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala in 2023.
Furthermore, both the Super Eagles and Super Falcons have been nominated for the National Team of the Year award, alongside the AFCON 2023 winners Ivory Coast and South Africa.
In addition to these nominations, Falconets and Rivers Angels forward Chiamaka Okwuchukwu has made it to the final three for the Women’s Young Player of The Year Award.
Also, Edo Queens, the Nigeria Women Football League champions, are in contention for the Women’s Club of The Year award, competing against CAF Women’s Champions League winners TP Mazembe and Asfar.
What time will the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony begin
The 2024 CAF Awards ceremony will start at 18:00 GMT, 6 p.m. Nigerian time later tonight, December 16.
How To Watch 2024 CAF Awards In Nigeria
Football enthusiasts in Nigeria can watch the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony live on CAF YouTube channel (CAFTV), SuperSport, and AfroSport.
Viewers from other parts of the world can watch the event via beIN Sport and Canal+.
Note that CAF has invited several African musicians, including Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and Morocco’s Distinct, to perform at the event, which will be anchored by Kate Scott and Jalal Bouzrara.
