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The Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) has unveiled the nominees for its 2024 awards ceremony, set to happen in Marrakech, Morocco on December sixteenth. Whereas the record showcases a spread of expertise throughout seven males’s classes, the absence of a number of high-profile gamers has sparked dialogue.
The awards additionally acknowledge excellence in different classes, together with Goalkeeper of the 12 months, Interclub Participant of the 12 months, Coach of the 12 months, Younger Participant of the 12 months, Membership of the 12 months, and Nationwide Staff of the 12 months.
The awards take into account performances from January to October 2024, reflecting achievements throughout varied membership and worldwide competitions.
The absence of a number of high-profile African gamers from the Participant of the 12 months shortlist has raised eyebrows. Notably absent are Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and Egypt, Sadio Mané of Al-Nassr and Senegal, and Victor Boniface, the prolific striker of Bayer Leverkusen who led his crew to a historic undefeated Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double.
Participant of the yr nominees
The nominees for the coveted African Participant of the 12 months award are: Simon Adingra (Côte d’Ivoire/Brighton), Serhou Guirassy (Guinea/Borussia Dortmund), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/Paris Saint-Germain), Ademola Lookman (Nigeria/Atalanta), and Ronwen Williams (South Africa/Mamelodi Sundowns).
These gamers signify a various vary of golf equipment and nations, highlighting the breadth of African expertise on the worldwide stage.
The Goalkeeper of the 12 months nominees are Andre Onana (Cameroon/Manchester United), Yahia Fofana (Côte d’Ivoire/Angers SCO), Mostafa Shobeir (Egypt/Al Ahly), Stanley Nwabali (Nigeria/Chippa United), and Ronwen Williams (South Africa/Mamelodi Sundowns). The various vary of golf equipment represented speaks to the worldwide affect of African expertise.
The omissions of Salah, Mané, and Boniface from the Participant of the 12 months nominations have fueled debate concerning the choice standards and the general illustration of African soccer’s prime performers.
The CAF Awards rejoice African soccer, and these absences immediate questions concerning the equity and comprehensiveness of the choice course of, elevating essential questions concerning the metrics used for nomination.
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