Sports News of Sunday, 24 November 2019
Source: ghanasoccernet.com
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Africa's current top players for this year's CAF Awards ceremony to take place early next year.
CAF released the list of nominees for the 28th edition of its annual football awards with to players like Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez, Mohammed Salah and Ghanaian duo of Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew for the top award.
Some of the best female players as well as coaches and countries were also selected for the various categories for event which takes place on Tuesday, 7 January 2020 in Egypt.
The CAF awards celebrate African footballers and officials who have distinguished themselves during 2019 and this year's event will be held at Citadel Azure, Hurghada, Egypt.
The list of nominees is compiled by a panel of media and technical professionals.
It features several award categories for men’s and women’s football including: African Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Youth Player of the Year, National Team of the Year, Goal of the Year, Africa Finest XI, Federation of the Year and several new award categories which will recognise exceptional contributions to African football and inspiring individuals.
The Interclubs Player of the Year Award has been reintroduced and will be dedicated to honouring key actors in CAF’s club competitions
Full list of nominees for CAF Awards 2019:
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— CAF (@CAF_Online) November 24, 2019
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— CAF (@CAF_Online) November 24, 2019
Who'll win the prestigious award? ???? #CAFAwards2019 pic.twitter.com/vRhPh3IAz7
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— CAF (@CAF_Online) November 24, 2019
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— CAF (@CAF_Online) November 24, 2019
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— CAF (@CAF_Online) November 24, 2019
Who'll make the final 3?? #CAFAwards2019 pic.twitter.com/paPnMnuQAg
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— CAF (@CAF_Online) November 24, 2019
5? National Team Coaches
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— CAF (@CAF_Online) November 24, 2019
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— CAF (@CAF_Online) November 24, 2019
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— CAF (@CAF_Online) November 24, 2019
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