The CAF Awards 2023: Morocco in the crosshairs for African football awards
African football is in the spotlight with the announcement of the nominees for the 2023 CAF Awards. And this year, it is Morocco which stands out with a remarkable presence in the different categories. The Atlas Lions could well carry out a historic raid during the awards which will take place in Marrakech on December 11.
The performances of Moroccan players between November 2022 and September 2023 were carefully scrutinized by the panel of technical experts of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). And the results do not lie: the national team had an exceptional performance during the World Cup in Qatar, becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the competition. In addition, Wydad Casablanca, an emblematic Moroccan club, once again reached the final of the Champions League.
With such performances, it seems difficult to imagine that Morocco will not win the title of best African player of the year. Among the thirty nominees, big names like Riyad Mahrez, Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen are present, but the massive presence of Moroccan players suggests that the coronation at home is almost assured.
Concerning the other categories, we also find several Moroccan players named. Yassine Bounou is in the running for the title of best goalkeeper of the year, while Yahya Jabrane is among the nominees for interclub player of the year. Additionally, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Bilal El Khannous are competing for the Young Player of the Year title.
This strong presence of Morocco in the different categories testifies to the quality and vitality of Moroccan football. Moroccan players have distinguished themselves during international competitions and European championships, thus confirming their talent and their ability to compete with the best players on the continent.
The CAF Awards 2023 therefore promise to be a great celebration of African football, with Morocco as the main player. See you on December 11 in Marrakech to discover the winners of this prestigious ceremony which will highlight the exceptional performances of African players.