Nigerian players Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong are among the esteemed nominees on the Confederation of African Football’s eagerly awaited shortlist for the 2024 Men’s Player of the Year award.
The current champion Victor Osimhen and in-form attacker Victor Boniface, however, were conspicuously missing from the final selection, according to a tweet made by CAF on Thursday on X (previously Twitter).
The ten-man shortlist includes a strong North African presence, with Morocco’s defensive powerhouses Achraf Hakimi and Sofiane Rahimi among the nominees, alongside Algeria’s Amine Gouiri.
Ivory Coast’s Simon Adingra also features after a stellar club season, while DR Congo’s Chancel Mbemba and Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy have earned their places following outstanding performances throughout the year.
Completing the list are Burkina Faso’s Edmond Tapsoba and South Africa’s Ronwen Williams, reflecting the breadth of talent across the African continent.
The nominees, representing various top leagues in Europe and Africa, highlight the increasing global impact of African football.
This year’s selection blends established football stars with emerging talent, all recognised for their exceptional performances and consistency throughout 2024.
The CAF Awards 2024 will determine who will succeed Osimhen as Africa’s top player, with the ceremony set to celebrate the finest football talent from across the continent.
