The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has concluded plans to hold a
successful 2023 Gala Award in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday, 11th December.
Two Nigerian players were shortlisted following release of this year’s nominees for
the different categories of the award last week. Napoli striker, VICTOR
OSIMHEN and Gent forward, GIFT ORBAN are contenders for the Men’s
Footballer of The Year and Young Player of The Years awards.
Former Liverpool and Senegal forward, SADIO MANE won the Men’s Footballer
of the Year award last year, while Super Falcons and Barcelona striker, ASISAT
OSHOALA won the Women’s award. BY KOMOLAFE ZAINAB