CAF Awards 2024: Ronwen Williams Reigns Supreme, Win Two Big Awards in Morocco
- Bafana Bafana star Ronwen Williams was one of the big winners at the 2024 CAF Awards event held in Marrakesh, Morocco
- The South African goalkeeper bagged two awards at the ceremony making him the player with most wins at the event
- Mzansi football fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the Mamelodi Sundowns star winning two top awards on Monday evening
South African international Ronwen Williams dominated the 2024 CAF Awards, bagging two prizes at the event in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh on Monday evening.
The Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper had a fantastic season with the Brazilians and the Bafana Bafana, especially at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
The 32-year-old was nominated for three awards at the event, making him the player with the most nominations.
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Williams bags two prizes at 2024 CAF awards
The South African goalkeeper was nominated for the Men's Interclub Player of the Year award and won it ahead of Egyptian duo Hussein El-Shahat and Ahmed Mostafa Zizo.
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The Sundowns shot-stopper followed up with another win in the Men's Goalkeeper of the Year category. He was nominated alongside Manchester United's Andre Onana and Ivory Coast star Fofana.
Reactions as Williams bags two awards at CAF Awards
Tshetshi2 said:
"His career was over 😢according to South Africans who know better when he joined DOWNS, but God had other plans, poor guy was called names but God gave him strength, today he's above them all, joining DOWNS was the best decision the guy has ever took in his football career 🤞"
Blaq_Mo wrote:
"Simply the best. We have ever had. From Benni to Pinaar now Rowan. Who is the best defender of all time Lucas?"
IamAlexFesta shared:
"Mzansi’s number 1 🔥♥️"
KhayaJames reacted:
"Well done to the champ Ronwen Williams. This is bloody fantastic!"
NsikaNzuza commented:
"The best in Africa!!!!"
What you need to know about Ronwen Williams
Ronwen Williams, born in Port Elizabeth grew up in Gelvandale. He comes from a close-knit family of five, including his parents and three siblings. Tragically, he lost his older brother, Marvin, in a road accident about ten years ago.
After completing high school in 2009, Ronwen was offered a professional contract with Matsatsantsa. Standing 6 feet (1.84 meters) tall and with a strong build, he was well-suited for a career in sports. He joined the Matsatsantsa Academy at age 12, but the devastating loss of his brother in 2010 led to a three-month break from the academy. After returning to training, he was promoted to the first team and graduated in 2012.
Ronwen's national career took off on 5 March 2014, when he debuted for the national team, stepping in for the injured Itumeleng Khune. This moment launched his career, propelling him to greater success.
Williams reacts to Mngqithi sacking
Briefly News also reported on William sharing his views on Sundowns board's decision to sack Manqoba Mngqithi last week.
The South African manager was replaced by the Brazilians board with a former Celta Vigo boss.
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