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African Football Shines at CAF Awards 2023

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The CAF Awards 2023 celebrated the outstanding athletes of African football in a dynamic ceremony. South African football shone with Percy Tau winning Men’s Interclub Player of the Year, while Desiree Ellis was crowned Women’s Coach of the Year, and the Mamelodi Sundowns women’s team won Women’s Club of the Year. Nigerian and Moroccan talent were also recognized, with Victor Osimhen winning Men’s Player of the Year and Asisat Oshoala winning Women’s Player of the Year. The event emphasized the team spirit and promising youth talent of African football, and Cape Town expressed gratitude to the champions of this beautiful sport.

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South Africa’s Rising Stature in the International Football Arena

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South Africa’s football scene is gaining recognition with seven individuals and three teams nominated across various categories at the 2023 CAF Awards. Thembi Kgatlana, a respected figure in women’s football, has secured a place in the CAF Women’s Footballer of the Year category, and the women’s team, Banyana Banyana, won the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and progressed to the knockout stages at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. South African teams, including Mamelodi Sundowns and Sundowns Ladies, were also nominated for their hard work. The nominations are a testament to South Africa’s thriving football legacy.