Nigeria and Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala picked up the top awards for African Women’s Player of the Year after an outstanding calendar year.
The Nigerian forward Asisat Oshoala was named African Women’s Player of the Year and, in doing so, equalled compatriot Perpetua Nkwocha’s remarkable record of winning the accolade four times. Meanwhile, Desiree Ellis picked up African Women’s Coach of the Year, while Cameroon were recognised with the African Women’s National Team of the Year.
Asisat is a key player for Nigeria at France 2019, helping Super Falcons to a Round-of-16 finish. She helped Barcelona to a runners-up finish in Spain’s Primera Division and reached UEFA Women’s Champions League final with Catalan giants, scoring side’s only goal in their defeat to Lyon
Her group-stage goal against Korea Republic, which showcased her speed, technique and balance, was nominated for France 2019’s Hyundai Goal of the Tournament
The CAF Awards 2019 celebrated the best of women’s football in Africa on Tuesday. Exactly seven months after the FIFA Women’s World Cup got under way, giants of African football were recognised at the star-studded gathering in Hurghada, Egypt — with representatives of Africa’s three teams at France 2019 picking up honours.
The ceremony capped off what was an eventful couple of days in Egypt as several FIFA Legends flew in to join Africa in its celebration of another wonderful year of football.
CAF Awards 2019 winners
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Interclubs Player of the Year: Youcef
Belaïli (Algeria & Esperance / Ahli Jeddah)
African Youth Player of the Year: Achraf Hakimi (Morocco &
Borussia Dortmund)
African Women’s National Team of the Year: Cameroon
African Men’s National Team of the Year: Algeria
Best African Goal of the Year: Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)
FIFPro Africa’s Best 11: Andre Onana; Serge Aurier, Joel Matip,
Kalidou Koulibaly, Achraf Hakimi; Idrissa Gana Gueye, Riyad Mahrez, Hakim
Ziyech; Mohamed Salah, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Sadio Mane
African Women’s Coach of the Year: Desiree Ellis (South Africa)
African Men’s Coach of the Year: Djamel Belmadi (Algeria)
Club President of the Year: Moise Katumbi (TP Mazembe)
African Women’s Player of the Year: Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria &
Barcelona)
African Player of the Year: Sadio Mane (Senegal & Liverpool)
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