The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed its highly anticipated shortlist for the 2024 Men’s Player of the Year award, featuring Nigerian talents Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong among the distinguished nominees.
Notable Absences
However, CAF’s Thursday post on X (formerly Twitter) disclosed that in-form striker Victor Boniface and reigning titleholder Victor Osimhen were noticeably absent from the final selection.
2024 Nominees
The 10-man shortlist boasts a strong North African presence:
- Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)
- Sofiane Rahimi (Morocco)
- Amine Gouiri (Algeria)
- Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast)
- Chancel Mbemba (DR Congo)
- Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)
- Edmond Tapsoba (Burkina Faso)
- Ronwen Williams (South Africa)
- Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
- William Troost-Ekong (Nigeria)
The nominees, representing top leagues in Europe and Africa, showcase African football’s growing global impact. This year’s selection blends established stars with emerging talent, recognizing exceptional performances and consistency throughout 2024.
The CAF Awards 2024 will crown Africa’s top player, succeeding Osimhen, at a ceremony celebrating the continent’s finest football talent.
