The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed its awaited shortlist for the 2024 Men’s Player of the Year award, which includes Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong among the honored nominees.
On Thursday, CAF posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Nigeria’s top striker, Victor Boniface, along with last year’s winner, Victor Osimhen, were surprisingly left off the final list.
The ten-man shortlist boasts a solid North African lineup, including Morocco’s skilled defenders Achraf Hakimi and Sofiane Rahimi, and Algeria’s rising star Amine Gouiri.
Ivory Coast’s Simon Adingra has also made the cut after an outstanding club season. Meanwhile, DR Congo’s Chancel Mbemba and Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy earned their spots with impressive performances over the past year.
Rounding off the list are Burkina Faso’s Edmond Tapsoba and South Africa’s Ronwen Williams, showcasing the talent and diversity across African football.
The nominees come from top European and African leagues, underlining African football’s growing influence worldwide.
This year’s shortlist balances seasoned stars and emerging talent, each recognized for their consistent achievements throughout 2024.
The CAF Awards 2024 will celebrate Africa’s top footballer, as the ceremony aims to crown Osimhen’s successor as the continent’s best.
