Morocco’s national team is in the race for the coveted “National Team of the Year” of the prestigious CAF Awards 2023.
Morocco has been nominated in all categories of the prestigious CAF Awards 2023, which will take place on December 11, 2023 in Marrakech.
During this important event for African football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) aims to honor players who have excelled in their performance during the designated period.
In the “Player of the Year” category, the Moroccan nominees are Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain), Azzedine Ounahi (Olympique de Marseille), Hakim Ziyech (Galatasaray), Sofyan Amrabat (Manchester United), Yahya Jabrane (Wydad Athletic Club), Yassine Bounou (Al Hilal), and Youssef En-Nesyri (Sevilla). The coveted title is currently held by Senegalese player Sadio Mané.
In this year’s brand new category, “Goalkeeper of the Year”, Morocco is represented by Yassine Bounou ( Al Hilal) and Youssef El Motie (Wydad Athletic Club), a welcome addition to this year’s ceremony.
The “Interclub Player of the Year” category, currently held by Brazilian forward Tiago Azulão of Angolan club Petro Luanda, highlights the depth of Moroccan soccer, with strong candidates such as Yahia Attiyat Allah, Yahya Jabrane and Youssef El Motie, all from Wydad Athletic Club. In addition, the “Young Player of the Year” category (under 21), which features Moroccan talents Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Betis) and Bilal El Khannous (Genk).
Morocco’s national team coach Walid Regragui is among the nominees in the “Coach of the Year” category, demonstrating the extent of the talent the country displayed at last year’s World Cup. This title is currently held by former Egypt Pharaohs coach Carlos Queiroz.
In the “Club of the Year” category, a title held by Angolan club Atlético Petróleos de Luanda, Moroccan clubs Raja Club Athletic and Wydad Athletic Club earned their place among the candidates.
Lastly, Morocco’s national team itself is in the race for the coveted “National Team of the Year” award, which is currently held by Burkina Faso.
This remarkable flurry of nominations by Moroccan football talent not only underscores the nation’s sporting prowess but also serves as a testament to its commitment to developing and promoting football across the continent.
Source : Morocco World News
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