As the eagerly awaited CAF Awards 2023 ceremony approaches in Marrakech, Morocco, it's fitting to reflect on the rich history of footballers who have claimed the prestigious honors.
In the African Player of the Year category, the Super Eagles have left an indelible mark, securing the title five times.
Among the illustrious finalists for the CAF Awards 2023 is Victor Osimhen, showcasing the continued excellence of Nigerian talent on the continental stage.
In this overview, we delve into the distinguished list of CAF Awards winners.
Unveiling the dazzling CAF Awards winners
CAF Awards winners: African Footballer of the Year
| Year | National Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Ghana | Abedi Skin |
| 1993 | Nigeria | Rashidi Yekini |
| 1994 | Nigeria | Emmanuel Amunike |
| 1995 | Liberia | George Weah |
| 1996 | Nigeria | Nwankwo Kanu |
| 1997 | Nigeria | Victor Ikpeba |
| 1998 | Morocco | Mustapha Hadji |
| 1999 | Nigeria | Nwankwo Kanu |
| 2000 | Cameroon | Patrick M'Boma |
| 2001 | Senegal | El Hadji Diouf |
| 2002 | Senegal | El Hadji Diouf |
| 2003 | Cameroon | Samuel Eto'o |
| 2004 | Cameroon | Samuel Eto'o |
| 2005 | Cameroon | Samuel Eto'o |
| 2006 | Ivory Coast | Didier Drogba |
| 2007 | Mali | Frédéric Kanouté |
| 2008 | Togo | Emmanuel Adebayor |
| 2009 | Ivory Coast | Didier Drogba |
| 2010 | Cameroon | Samuel Eto'o |
| 2011 | Ivory Coast | Yaya Touré |
| 2012 | Ivory Coast | Yaya Touré |
| 2013 | Ivory Coast | Yaya Touré |
| 2014 | Ivory Coast | Yaya Touré |
| 2015 | Gabon | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang |
| 2016 | Algeria | Riyad Mahrez |
| 2017 | Egypt | Mohamed Salah |
| 2018 | Egypt | Mohamed Salah |
| 2019 | Senegal | Sadio Mané |
| 2022 | Senegal | Sadio Mané |
CAF Awards winners: Inter-Club Player of the Year
| Year | Player | National Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mohamed El Shenawy | Egypt |
| 2019 | Youcef Belaïli | Algeria |
| 2016 | Denis Onyango | Uganda |
| 2015 | Mbwana Samatta | Tanzania |
| 2014 | Firmin Ndombe Mubele | DR Congo |
| 2013 | Mohamed Aboutrika | Egypt |
| 2012 | Mohamed Aboutrika | Egypt |
| 2011 | Oussama Darragi | Tunisia |
| 2010 | Ahmed Hassan | Egypt |
| 2009 | Trésor Mputu | DR Congo |
| 2008 | Mohamed Aboutrika | Egypt |
| 2007 | Amine Chermiti | Tunisia |
| 2006 | Mohamed Aboutrika | Egypt |
| 2005 | Mohamed Barakat | Egypt |
CAF Awards winners: Coach of the Year
| Year | Coach | Team Managed |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Aliou Cissé | Senegal |
| 2019 | Djamel Belmadi | Algeria |
| 2018 | Hervé Renard | Morocco |
| 2017 | Héctor Cúper | Egypt |
| 2016 | Pitso Mosimane | South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 2015 | Hervé Renard | Ivory Coast |
| 2014 | Kheïreddine Madoui | Algeria ES Sétif |
| 2013 | Stephen Keshi | Nigeria |
| 2012 | Hervé Renard | Zambia |
| 2011 | Harouna Doula | Niger |
| 2010 | Milovan Rajevac | Ghana |
| 2009 | Sellas Tetteh | Ghana U20 |
| 2008 | Hassan Shehata | Egypt |
| 2007 | Yemi Tella | Nigeria U17 |
| 2006 | Manuel José | Egypt Al Ahly |
| 2005 | Stephen Keshi | Togo |
| 2004 | Okey Emordi | Nigeria Enyimba |
| 2003 | Kadiri Ikhana | Nigeria Enyimba |
| 2002 | Bruno Metsu | Senegal |
| 2001 | Bruno Metsu | Senegal |
| 2000 | Cecil Jones Attuquayefio | Ghana Hearts of Oak |
CAF Awards winners: Inter-Club Team of the Year
| Year | Club |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Wydad AC |
| 2017 | Wydad AC |
| 2016 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 2015 | TP Mazembe |
| 2014 | ES Sétif |
| 2013 | Al Ahly |
| 2012 | Al Ahly |
| 2011 | Espérance de Tunis |
| 2010 | TP Mazembe |
| 2009 | TP Mazembe |
| 2008 | Al Ahly |
| 2007 | Étoile du Sahel |
| 2006 | Al Ahly |
| 2005 | Al Ahly |
| 2004 | Enyimba |
| 2003 | Enyimba |
| 2002 | Zamalek |
| 2001 | Kaizer Chiefs |
National Team of the Year
| Team | First place |
|---|---|
| Cameroon | 7 (1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2000, 2003) |
| Algeria | 7 (1980, 1981, 1982, 1991, 2009, 2014, 2019) |
| Nigeria | 4 (1992, 1993, 1994, 2013) |
| Tunisia | 4 (1995, 1999, 2004, 2005) |
| Egypt | 3 (1998, 2008, 2017) |
| Morocco | 3 (1985, 1986, 1997) |
| Ghana | 3 (1983, 2006, 2010) |
| Senegal | 3 (2001, 2002, 2007) |
| Ivory Coast | 2 (1992, 2015) |
| Zambia | 1 (2012) |
| South Africa | 1 (1996) |
| Botswana | 1 (2011) |
| Uganda | 1 (2016) |
| Mauritania | 1 (2018) |
African Goal of the Year
| Year | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Riyad Mahrez | Algeria |
| 2018 | Thembi Kgatlana | South Africa |
| 2004 | Benni McCarthy | South Africa |
| 2003 | Lesley Manyathela | South Africa |
| 2002 | Papa Bouba Diop | Senegal |
| 2001 | Zoubeir Baya | Tunisia |
CAF Female Player of the Year
| Year | Player | National Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Asisat Oshoala | Nigeria |
| 2018 | Thembi Kgatlana | South Africa |
| 2017 | Asisat Oshoala | Nigeria |
| 2016 | Asisat Oshoala | Nigeria |
| 2015 | Gaëlle Enganamouit | Cameroon |
| 2014 | Asisat Oshoala | Nigeria |
| 2012 | Genoveva Añonma | Equatorial Guinea |
| 2011 | Perpetua Nkwocha | Nigeria |
| 2009 | Perpetua Nkwocha | Nigeria |
| 2008 | Noko Matlou | South Africa |
| 2007 | Cynthia Uwak | Nigeria |
| 2006 | Cynthia Uwak | Nigeria |
| 2005 | Perpetua Nkwocha | Nigeria |
| 2004 | Perpetua Nkwocha | Nigeria |
| 2003 | Adjoa Bayor | Ghana |
| 2002 | Alberta Sackey | Ghana |
| 2001 | Mercy Akide | Nigeria |
Women's Coach of the Year
| Year | Coach | Team Managed |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Desiree Ellis | South Africa |
| 2019 | Desiree Ellis | South Africa |
| 2018 | Desiree Ellis | South Africa |
Women's National Team of the Year
| Year | National Team |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Cameroon |
| 2018 | Nigeria |
| 2017 | South Africa |
| 2016 | Nigeria |
| 2015 | Cameroon |
| 2014 | Nigeria |
| 2013 | No Vote |
| 2012 | Equatorial Guinea |
| 2011 | Cameroon |
| 2010 | Nigeria |
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