**Abdel Fattah al-Sisi: A Worthy Tribute to a Visionary**
As we enter 2024, the African football world is set to celebrate a man who has dedicated his life to the rise of the continent’s king of sports: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. His unwavering commitment to the development of football in Egypt and Africa has been recognized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which has chosen to award him its most prestigious award, the Outstanding Achievement Award 2024.
This decision follows President Sisi’s multiple initiatives to strengthen Egypt’s sports infrastructure, fostering the emergence of local talent and the growth of football on the continent. The construction of state-of-the-art sports facilities in Egypt has been rightly praised, demonstrating the President’s unwavering commitment to the development of sports and youth on the continent.
At the annual CAF Awards 2024 ceremony, which will be held in Morocco and broadcast live to over 100 countries around the world, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Ashraf Sobhi, will have the honour of receiving the award on behalf of President Sisi. This event is an official recognition of the hard work and remarkable achievements of the President in the field of football and sports in general.
Alongside this consecration, the African football world is preparing to honour the individual talents who have marked the past year. Players Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Hussein al-Shahat, and Ronwen Williams are in the running for the title of Best Player of the Year in Africa. Their exceptional performances and dedication to the sport deserve to be celebrated, testifying to the richness of the talent pool present on the continent.
Finally, the competition for the title of Best Men’s Team in Africa promises to be tight, with iconic clubs such as Al Ahly, Zamalek and Sundowns in the running. These teams have shone on the continental stage, earning the admiration and respect of football fans across Africa and beyond.
In short, the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony promises to be a moment of emotion, joy and celebration for all stakeholders in African football. It will highlight the efforts made by committed figures such as President Sisi to make football a vector of social cohesion, development and pride for Africa.