With the nominees for the 2024 CAF Awards recently revealed, anticipation is high for the upcoming ceremony.
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Players like Ademola Lookman, Ronwen Williams, and teams like Nigeria are vying for top honors. Fans are eager to see who will claim the prestigious awards. Here are predictions for some key categories:
Player of the Year (POTY): Ademola Lookman
Lookman’s exceptional season, including a Europa League hat trick for Atalanta and six goals for Nigeria in 2024, makes him a leading candidate for POTY.
Goalkeeper of the Year (GOTY): Ronwen Williams
Ronwen Williams’ heroics at the 2023 AFCON, where he saved three penalties in a single game, position him as a front-runner for GOTY. His stellar form for both club and country earned him a Yashin Award nomination.
National Team of the Year: Nigeria
Nigeria is predicted to secure National Team of the Year following their remarkable journey to the AFCON final. Despite missing the trophy, they demonstrated consistency and strength throughout the tournament.
Coach of the Year: Emerse Fae
After guiding Côte d’Ivoire to victory in the 2023 AFCON, Emerse Fae is the top contender for Coach of the Year, showing resilience and strategy, particularly after early setbacks in the tournament.
