As the highly anticipated CAF Awards 2023 unfolds tonight in Marrakesh, Morocco, football enthusiasts eagerly await the recognition of the continent’s premier players.
The race for the prestigious African Footballer of the Year award features three standout nominees: Mohamed Salah, Victor Osimhen, and Achraf Hakimi. Salah, a two-time winner and last year’s third-place finisher, eyes his third title in this edition.
In the women’s category, Barbra Banda and Thembi Kgatlana, each with five previous victories, bring formidable competition.
Votes for the awards are cast by a diverse panel, including participants from continental competitions, national team coaches and captains, media representatives, and the technical committee of the African football authority.
For fans eager to witness the unveiling of the winners, the CAF Awards 2023 will commence at 19:00 local time in Marrakesh (7 pm Nigerian time; 18:00 GMT/21:00 Eastern African Time and 20:00 CAT). The event promises to be a star-studded affair, featuring top football legends, international celebrities, and some of the world’s finest football players.
To catch the live broadcast, viewers can tune in to the CAF Official Website, CAFONLINE.com, and CAF TV on YouTube. The ceremony will be broadcasted by various CAF partners, including Africa Broadcasting Corporation, Rwanda Broadcasting Agency, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Television Nationale Congolaise, Arryadia, New World TV, ONSport, SABC, Azam, Azam Media, OnSport, Ghana Broadcast Corporation, AfroSport, RTi, RTS, SABC, Eswatini TV, Rwanda Broadcasting Agency, and Uganda Broadcasting Services. Stay tuned for an exciting evening celebrating excellence in African football.
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