Hakimi, Mané, Semenyo and Diaz headline star-studded Men’s nominees for CAF Awards 2026
The CAF Awards 2026 will recognise excellence across Africa's club and international competitions, celebrating the achievements of players, coaches and teams who have contributed to another memorable year for African football. The post Hakimi, Mané, Semenyo and Diaz headline star-studded Men’s nominees for CAF Awards 2026 appeared first on KBC Digital .
Achraf Hakimi, Sadio Mane, Antoine Semenyo, and Brahim Diaz have been named among the star players nominated for the 2026 CAF Awards, scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria on the 7th of next month. Former champion Sadio Mane, representing Al Nasr, will compete against his Senegalese teammate Ismaila Sarr, alongside Brahim Diaz of PSG and Bayern Munich's star playmaker Hakimi.
Additionally, Manchester City's Ismael Saibari, Amad Diallo of Côte d'Ivoire, Yoane Wissa of DR Congo, and Mamelodi Sundowns forward Teboho Mokoena of South Africa are also on the shortlist. The nominations come following a remarkable year for African football, marked by Morocco's strong showing at the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Africa's record participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026, and intense competition in CAF Interclub tournaments.
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