Nigeria wins everything, discover the 2023 winners

From our special correspondent in Marrakech – Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was voted best African player of the year 2023 on Monday, during a ceremony organized by the Confederation of African Football in Marrakech, Morocco. Find all the winners.

Published on: 11/12/2023 – 5:13 p.m. Modified on: 11/12/2023 – 8:29 p.m.

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The convention center in Marrakech, Morocco, dressed in its finest black and gold on Monday December 11 to host the 2023 CAF Awards.

Osimhen, Italian champion with Naples last season, beat Egyptian Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) and Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi (Paris SG) in the race for the African Ballon d’Or.

Among the women, it was her compatriot Asisat Oshoala, already awarded five times, who was voted best player of the year for the sixth time.

Find the entire list below.

9:02 p.m.: Victor Osimhen voted best player of the year

It’s the Napoli star who wins! Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is voted best player of 2023, after a remarkable year which notably saw him win the Serie A title.

The Italian champion is ahead of the Egyptian Mohamed Salah and the Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi.

8:58 p.m.: Asisat Oshoala voted best player of the year

After a long interlude, the trophy for best African player of the year 2023 goes to Nigerian Asisat Oshoala, already awarded five times.

8:29 p.m.: Walid Regragui is the men’s coach of the year

The charismatic Morocco coach is rewarded for his work with the Atlas Lions and his career in the World Cup.

8:24 p.m.: Desiree Ellis is voted women’s coach of the year

Recognition of his work with South Africa. “Women’s football is rising,” she warns.

8:15 p.m.: Yassine Bounou is elected African goalkeeper of the year

Yassine Bounou is the goalkeeper of the year 2023. a more than logical trophy, given his performances with Morocco and Sevilla, he could even have claimed the best player trophy tout court pic.twitter.com/MPTz1STPvC

— Romain Houeix (@RHoueix) December 11, 2023

8:09 p.m.: Chiamaka Nnadozie is goalkeeper of the year

Named captain of the Super Falcons during the World Cup, she also shone with Paris FC this year.

Read alsoThe Nigerian Chiamaka Nnadozie, brilliant last bastion of the Super Falcons

8:06 p.m.: This gem from Kahraba is the goal of the year

8 p.m.: Morocco is crowned best men’s team of the year

The room explodes with joy for this trophy. And resumes the “Sir! Sir! Sir!” who heated the stadiums during the World Cup in Qatar.

7:58 p.m.: Nigeria is women’s team of the year

7:43 p.m.: Senegalese Lamine Camara crowned best youngster

First Senegalese trophy of the evening.

7:38 p.m.: Nesryne El Chad wins the trophy for best young person

The Moroccan comes to collect her trophy on stage despite her injury.

7:36 p.m.: Percy Tau is the best interclub player 2023

We should see the South African in action at the CAN in January.

7:34 p.m.: Fatima Tagnaout is the best interclub player

First Moroccan trophy of the evening.

7:30 p.m.: Men’s club of the year is Al Ahly FC

A logical victory. The Egyptian club won its 11th African Champions League, a record.

7:23 p.m.: Women’s club of the year is Mamelodi Sundowns

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Banyana Ba Style conquer the continent ???? as they claim the esteemed Club of the Year honor at the #CAFAwards2023 ???? Congratulations to our phenomenal team for their outstanding achievements & dedication to the game! ????????#SundownsLadies pic.twitter.com/XrgAaNODzx

— Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Team (@SundownsLadies) December 11, 2023