Mamelodi Sundowns dominate early CAF Awards 2026 nominations
Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to feature prominently at the 2026 CAF Awards after winning their second Champions League title, with Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena and coach Miguel Cardoso among the reported nominees.
The 2026 CAF Awards gala in Lagos, Nigeria is set to take place on Monday, December 7, with reigning African champions Mamelodi Sundowns leading the pack across the nomination lists. Following their second African crown, the South African side is dominating the shortlist after their impressive run across the continent. As expected, the club is the frontrunner for Club of the Year, while skipper Ronwen Williams stands a chance for both Goalkeeper of the Year and Interclub Player of the Year.
Teboho Mokoena, another Bafana Bafana teammate, is also on the shortlist for Interclub Player of the Year, while coach Miguel Cardoso is nominated for Coach of the Year. Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi, the reigning Men's African Player of the Year, is up for nomination to defend his title after winning the UEFA Champions League and leading his nation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria, which will host the ceremony for the fourth time, is also set to host the CAF Ordinary General Assembly on November 21. Both Williams and Mokoena played crucial roles in Bafana Bafana's qualification and knockout stage performance in the World Cup, with Mokoena scoring a decisive goal in the final.
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