CAF Awards 2024: Full List of Winners As Lookman, Williams, Banda Bag Top Prizes
- Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman has won the prestigious 2024 African Footballer of the Year Award
- Lookman beats Achraf Hakimi and others to the coveted award after a brilliant year for Atalanta and Nigeria
- South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the biggest winner of the night, with two awards scooped
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Ademola Lookman was crowned the new African Footballer of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony, which was held on 16 December 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco.
Lookman ascended to the pinnacle of African football almost three years after switching his international allegiance to represent Nigeria, having played for England at youth levels.
He had an impressive season for Atalanta and the Nigerian senior national team, helping them reach a final and win the Europa League with his club.
2024 CAF Awards winners
Lookman and South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams were the night's biggest winners, with the Mamelodi Sundowns star winning two top awards.
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Men's Player of the Year - Ademola Lookman
Women's Player of the Year - Barbra Banda
Goal of the Year - Cristovao Mabululu
Men's National Team of the Year - Ivory Coast
Women's National Team of the Year - Nigeria
Men's Club of the Year - Al Ahly
Women's Club of the Year - TP Mazembe
Men's Goalkeeper of the Year - Ronwen Williams
Women's Goalkeeper of the Year - Chiamaka Nnadozie
Men's Interclub Player of the Year - Ronwen Williams
Women's Interclub Player of the Year - Sanaa Mssoudy
Men's Young Player of the Year - Lamine Camara
Women's Young Player of the Year - Doha El Madani
Men's Coach of the Year - Emerse Fae
Women's Coach of the Year - Lamia Boumehdi
Controversy ensued after the team of the year was announced, with AFCON 2023 MVP William Troost-Ekong, the goalkeeper of the tournament, Williams missing out.
Lookman speaks of winning POTY
Briefly News reported that the 2024 Confederation of African Football Awards are just around the corner. Set to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, this prestigious event will showcase some of Africa's top football talent.
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman recently shared his thoughts on winning the coveted award after his stunning goal against Real Madrid.
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