Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has retained her crown as Africa’s best shot-stopper, having been named the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards on Monday.
Nnadozie claims the award for a second straight year, fending off competition from Morocco’s Khadija Er-Rmichi and South African goalie Andile Dlamini.
Perfect saves, flawless performances, and a well-deserved honor. 👏
Your Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year is 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐍𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐳𝐢𝐞. 🧤#CAFAwards2024 pic.twitter.com/viE4Z7fw28
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The Nigerian has unarguably shown her class as the continent’s best, making superb saves and putting up brilliant performances for both Nigeria and her French club, Paris FC.
The Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award went to South Africa’s Ronwen Williams, who shone at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), helping Bafana Bafana finish third in the competition.
When it came down to him, he knew how to save the day! 🧤
Your Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year is 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬.🥇#CAFAwards2024 pic.twitter.com/1DrDz0rrRq
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Williams achieved history at the AFCON in Ivory Coast, as his heroics especially in the penalty shootouts guided South Africa to their second-ever bronze medal at the continental Mundial.
The 32-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper scooped two accolades at the 2024 CAF Awards as he was also named the Men’s Interclub Player of the Year, while Sanaa Mssoudy, who plies her trade with AS FAR won the award in the women’s category.
AFCON 2023-winning manager Emerse Fae picked up the Men’s Coach of the Year award for his his part in leading Ivory Coast to their third title.
It’s all about turning a group into a team!💡
The Men’s Coach of the Year is the brilliant 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐞. 👏 #CAFAwards2024 pic.twitter.com/dI5NzBWHKV
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Lamia Boumehdi, who guided TP Mazembe to their first-ever Women’s CAF Champions League title was named the Coach of the Year in the women’s category.
