December 03, (THEWILL) – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees for the 2024 Goal of the Year award, inviting football fans across the continent to participate in the selection process.
The prestigious award features 11 remarkable goals scored in CAF competitions between January and October 2024, representing the outstanding talent of African footballers.
Voting for the award will open immediately and continue until Thursday, December 12. CAF has established a dedicated voting platform accessible through its official website and social media channels, with fans playing a crucial role in determining the winner. Public votes will constitute 70 percent of the total score, while CAF’s Technical Experts will contribute the remaining 30 percent.
The nominated goals represent a diverse range of African football competitions, including the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, CAF Champions League, CAF Confederation Cup, and international qualifiers. Notable nominees include Sébastien Haller from Ivory Coast, Saïd Benrahma from Algeria, and Wessam Abou Ali from Al Ahly, each presenting extraordinary goals that captured the imagination of football enthusiasts.
This unique award stands out as the only CAF recognition that directly involves fan participation, emphasising the connection between supporters and the sport. The winner will be revealed during the CAF Awards Gala on Monday, December 16, in Marrakech, Morocco, marking a significant celebration of African football excellence.
Once again, there is no Nigerian on the shortlist, another pointer to the need for football development to focus at the grassroots, which will, in turn, furnish the domestic league with players that have the skills and capacity to excel at home and in the continent in the near future.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
