2024-04-27 02:36:40
The Kingdom is thus hosting for the 2nd consecutive year this flagship African football event, after the 2022 edition held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora.
For the 2023 edition of the “CAF Awards”, it is the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech which will be the scene of this celebration of excellence in African football, which confirms, if necessary, the reputation of Morocco as a destination of choice for the biggest continental and international sporting events, thanks to its experience in organizing major sporting events and its numerous assets in terms of sporting and hotel infrastructures, as well as in terms of logistics.
Beyond the organizational aspect, Moroccan football, which is currently experiencing its golden age, with exceptional achievements at all levels and for all age categories, led by the historical epic of The “A” team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is well placed to shine in Marrakech.
Being the pride of all of Africa, the national football constitutes a model and a source of inspiration for the entire continent. As stated by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, Morocco, thanks to its impressive run at the Qatari World Cup, showed the way to other African countries, proving that Africa can also have its place at the top of the world. world football.
For him, many African countries must learn from Morocco which was able to give the necessary interest to sport, particularly football, thanks to the visionary leadership of HM King Mohammed VI.
During the “CAF Awards 2023” ceremony, which will be an opportunity to recognize and reward the exceptional performances of African players, coaches, teams and clubs, Moroccan football is in pole position to shine and win several price.
Morocco is, in fact, present in force in the various final lists (Top 3) of the categories competing for the “CAF Awards 2023”.
In addition to Achraf Hakimi, nominated for the Player of the Year Award, the last bastion of the Atlas Lions, Yassine Bounou, is in the running for the Goalkeeper of the Year Award, while Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, champion of Africa with the U23 national team, is among the three finalists to win the Young Player of the Year Award.
National women’s football is not left out, with nominations for Fatima Tagnaout (Interclub Player of the Year Award), Khadija Er-Rmichi (Goalkeeper of the Year Award) and Nesryne El Chad (Interclub Player of the Year Award). young player of the year).
Regarding the technicians, the national coach of the “A” team Walid Regragui is nominated for the Coach of the Year Award (Men), while the former coach of the Atlas Lionesses, Reynald Pedros , is in the running for the Coach of the Year award (Women).
Furthermore, the men’s and women’s “A” teams of Morocco are in the running for the “National Team of the Year (Men)” and “National Team of the Year (Women)” awards.
As for the clubs, Wydad Casablanca is nominated for the Club of the Year Award (Men), while two Moroccan clubs are among the three finalists for the Club of the Year Award (Women).
This remarkable presence of the national football in the lists of finalists for the “CAF Awards 2023” illustrates the impressive dynamic that Moroccan football has experienced in recent years, which is the culmination of a thoughtful strategy and long-term work. , in line with the far-sighted vision of HM King Mohammed VI.
2024-04-27 02:36:40