The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the finalists for the 2024 CAF Awards, spotlighting top talents across various categories.
Notable mentions include Ronwen Williams and Andile Dlamini from Mamelodi Sundowns,who are in contention for the men’s and women’s goalkeeper awards respectively, alongside Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie for the women’s category.
The announcement has not been without its controversies,particularly around the selection process, with some fans questioning the absence of Stanley Nwabali from the men’s goalkeeper finalists.
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Meanwhile, The Confederation of African Football (CCAF) has stirred controversy with its announcement of the finalists for the Goalkeeper of the Year award.Stanley Nwabali,who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s journey to the AFCON final,was surprisingly omitted from the top three. Despite his notable contributions, including crucial saves, the spotlight was instead placed on Andre Onana, who faced criticism for his performances and was even benched during a key match against The Gambia. This decision has led to accusations of favoritism towards players with European club affiliations,with fans and analysts questioning the integrity of the selection process. The debate continues as the football community seeks transparency and fairness in recognizing true talent.
Despite this, the awards ceremony promises to be a grand affair, with live broadcasts and special guests, eagerly awaited by football enthusiasts across the continent.
Below are the names :
𝗖𝗔𝗙 𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 :
🇨🇮 Simon Adingra (Brighton)
🇬🇳 Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)
🇲🇦 Achraf Hakimi (Paris-Saint Germain)
🇳🇬 Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
🇿🇦 Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns)
