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CAF confirms Morocco as host for 2024 Player of the Year awards: report

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1 year ago

October 18, 2024

The 2024 instalment of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) prestigious annual awards is on the horizon
Several players, including Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, among others, are expected to be present at the ceremony
A recent report detailing that CAF has announced a location for the 2024 edition of the prestigious award ceremony has surfaced

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2024 edition of the CAF Awards will be held in Morocco.

The prestigious ceremony, which regularly features some of Africa’s footballing elite, is scheduled to take place in the vibrant city of Marrakech.

According to a report from Africa Soccer, this marks the third consecutive year that Morocco will host the event, further solidifying the country’s growing influence in African football.

Recently, Morocco was also chosen to host the CAF Women’s Champions League, underlining its expanding role in the continent’s football scene.

The CAF Awards are set for December 16, with final details of the event expected to be released soon.

In addition to hosting this prestigious event, Morocco has also launched a joint bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, signalling its ambition to become a central hub for major CAF and international football events.

2023 CAF Award winners

The 2023 CAF Awards were headlined by Nigerian stars Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala, who took home the honours for Best Player in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively.

According to Vanguard News, Morocco’s Walid Regragui was named CAF’s Best Coach of the Year in the men’s category, while South Africa’s Desiree Ellis won the Best Coach award in the women’s category.

Senegal’s Lamine Camara secured the CAF Young Player of the Year award, and Moroccan talent Nesryne El Chad claimed the inaugural CAF Women’s Young Player of the Year title.

Looking ahead, the 2024 edition is expected to see new faces take the spotlight, with Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman tipped as a strong contender for the Men’s Player of the Year award.

Adebayor tips Guirassy for CAF Award

Ekwutosblog earlier reported that Togolese legend, Emmanuel Adebayor, tipped Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy to win the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award.

The former Arsenal forward believes Guirassy is the most deserving candidate for the prestigious accolade. The France-born striker secured second place in the Bundesliga Golden Boot race, narrowly trailing behind the prolific Harry Kane.

SportsNews

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

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14 hours ago

February 6, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

Politics

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

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1 week ago

January 30, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)