9 Nigerians have won the CAF Awards in the history:
A number of Nigerians have won the coveted Confederation of African Football (CAF) Footballer of the Year award, which is given to the best African player of the year.
The CAF awards recognizes exceptional talent, skill, and contribution to the sport.
Men’s Player of the Year
1. Rashidi Yekini (1993)
2. Emmanuel Amuneke (1994)
3. Victor Ikpeba (1997)
4. Nwankwo Kanu (1996, 1999)
5. Victor Osimhen (2023)
Women’s Player of the Year
6. Mercy Akide (1999, 2001)
7. Perpetua Nkwocha (2004, 2005, 2010, 2011)
8. Cynthia Uwak (2006, 2007)
9. Asisat Oshoala (2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023)
Now looking forward to seeing Lookman’s name on the list..
