The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the finalists for the 2023 CAF award, which is expected to take place on December 11, 2023, in Marrakech, Morocco, at 6:00 p.m.
The winner will be decided by votes from the CAF technical committee and media professionals from the member association.
In addition, the head coach and captain of the member association will be allowed to vote.
The Finalists for All Categories for 2023 CAF Award
Player of the Year (Men)
Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, Paris Saint-Germain)
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria, Napoli)
Player of the Year (Women)
Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria, Barcelona)
Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa, Racing Louisville)
Barbara Banda (Zambia, Shanghai Shengli)
Interclub Player of the Year (Men)
Fiston Mayele (DR Congo, Pyramids)
Peter Shalulile (Namibia, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Percy Tau (South Africa, Al Ahly)
Interclub Player of the Year (Women)
Refilwe Tholakele (Botswana, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Fatima Tagnaout (Morocco, AS FAR)
Lebohang Ramalepe (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Coach of the Year (Men)
Abdelhak Benchika (Algeria, Simba SC)
Walid Regragui (Morocco)
Aliou Cisse (Senegal)
Coach of the Year (Women)
Reynald Pedros (Morocco)
Desiree Ellis (South Africa)
Jerry Tshabalala (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Goalkeeper of the Year (Men)
Andre Onana (Cameroon, Manchester United)
Mohamed El Shenawy (Egypt, Al Ahly)
Yassine Bounou (Morocco, Al Hilal)
Goalkeeper of the Year (Women)
Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco, AS FAR)
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria, Paris FC)
Andile Dlamini (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Young Player of the Year (Men)
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Morocco, Real Betis)
Lamine Camara (Senegal, Metz)
Amara Diouf (Senegal, Metz)
Young Player of the Year (Women)
Comfort Yeboah (Ghana, Ampem Darkoa)
Nesryne El Chad (Morocco, Lille)
Deborah Abiodun (Nigeria, Pittsburgh Panthers)
National Team of the Year (Men)
Gambia
Morocco
Senegal
National Team of the Year (Women)
Morocco
Nigeria
South Africa
Club of the Year (Men)
Al-Ahly (Egypt)
Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco)
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Club of the Year (Women)
AS FAR (Morocco)
Sporting Casablanca (Morocco)
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Who is likely to win the 2023 CAF Award?
The first finalist is Mohamed Salah, who plays for Egypt and Liverpool. He has been tipped to finish third due to his inability to help Liverpool qualify for the Champions League last season.
Also, he couldn't help his national team, Egypt, qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after losing to Senegal in the qualifiers.
The second finalist for the 2023 CAF Award is Achraf Hakimi.
The right back was instrumental to the success of Morocco in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and also helped Paris Saint-Germain win yet another Ligue 1 title.
He has stronger chances of winning the award than Muhammad Salah, who plays for Liverpool.
The king of Napoli, Victor Osimhen, is the last player on the list for the 2023 CAF Award.
The Nigerian finished the Serie A 2022–23 season as the highest goal scorer and went on to win Napoli's first Scudetto in 34 years.
The Napoli striker is likely to win the award due to his individual brilliance.
Who do you think will win the CAF Award? Air your views in the comments section.
The winner will be decided by votes from the CAF technical committee and media professionals from the member association.
In addition, the head coach and captain of the member association will be allowed to vote.
The Finalists for All Categories for 2023 CAF Award
Player of the Year (Men)
Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, Paris Saint-Germain)
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria, Napoli)
Player of the Year (Women)
Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria, Barcelona)
Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa, Racing Louisville)
Barbara Banda (Zambia, Shanghai Shengli)
Interclub Player of the Year (Men)
Fiston Mayele (DR Congo, Pyramids)
Peter Shalulile (Namibia, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Percy Tau (South Africa, Al Ahly)
Interclub Player of the Year (Women)
Refilwe Tholakele (Botswana, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Fatima Tagnaout (Morocco, AS FAR)
Lebohang Ramalepe (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Coach of the Year (Men)
Abdelhak Benchika (Algeria, Simba SC)
Walid Regragui (Morocco)
Aliou Cisse (Senegal)
Coach of the Year (Women)
Reynald Pedros (Morocco)
Desiree Ellis (South Africa)
Jerry Tshabalala (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Goalkeeper of the Year (Men)
Andre Onana (Cameroon, Manchester United)
Mohamed El Shenawy (Egypt, Al Ahly)
Yassine Bounou (Morocco, Al Hilal)
Goalkeeper of the Year (Women)
Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco, AS FAR)
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria, Paris FC)
Andile Dlamini (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
Young Player of the Year (Men)
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Morocco, Real Betis)
Lamine Camara (Senegal, Metz)
Amara Diouf (Senegal, Metz)
Young Player of the Year (Women)
Comfort Yeboah (Ghana, Ampem Darkoa)
Nesryne El Chad (Morocco, Lille)
Deborah Abiodun (Nigeria, Pittsburgh Panthers)
National Team of the Year (Men)
Gambia
Morocco
Senegal
National Team of the Year (Women)
Morocco
Nigeria
South Africa
Club of the Year (Men)
Al-Ahly (Egypt)
Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco)
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Club of the Year (Women)
AS FAR (Morocco)
Sporting Casablanca (Morocco)
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Who is likely to win the 2023 CAF Award?
The first finalist is Mohamed Salah, who plays for Egypt and Liverpool. He has been tipped to finish third due to his inability to help Liverpool qualify for the Champions League last season.
Also, he couldn't help his national team, Egypt, qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after losing to Senegal in the qualifiers.
The second finalist for the 2023 CAF Award is Achraf Hakimi.
The right back was instrumental to the success of Morocco in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and also helped Paris Saint-Germain win yet another Ligue 1 title.
He has stronger chances of winning the award than Muhammad Salah, who plays for Liverpool.
The king of Napoli, Victor Osimhen, is the last player on the list for the 2023 CAF Award.
The Nigerian finished the Serie A 2022–23 season as the highest goal scorer and went on to win Napoli's first Scudetto in 34 years.
The Napoli striker is likely to win the award due to his individual brilliance.
Who do you think will win the CAF Award? Air your views in the comments section.