2026 CAF Awards shortlist: Egyptian footballers and coaches set to battle for Africa’s top prizes

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the shortlist for the 2026 CAF Awards, set to take place in Nigeria's capital, Lagos, on December 7. The Egyptian football scene is represented by Zamalek SC, who are the sole Egyptian representatives in the Club of the Year category, as they strive to secure the prestigious continental title.

The Egyptian National Team, led by Hossam Hassan and Moatamed Gamal, also made it to the shortlist for the National Team of the Year category, along with other Arab heavyweights. Egyptian talents Trézéguet, Shehata, and Hamza Abdelkarim have been nominated for the Interclub and Young Player Awards, respectively. The goalkeeper category features Egypt's Mostafa Shobier and El-Mahdy Soliman as nominees for Goalkeeper of the Year, along with Algeria's Chloë N’Gazi and Morocco's Khadija Er-Rmichi.

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