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Bonmati named FIFA Best Women’s Player of the Year

Bonmati named FIFA Best Women’s Player of the Year

Barcelona Femeni and Barcelona midfielder, Aitana Bonmati, have claims the 2024 FIFA Best Women’s Player of the Year award. The creative midfielder made it a back-to-back success, having won the previous award in 2023. Bonmati was also the winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or award, which was also a back-to-back success for her. She saw

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Vinicius named FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year

Vinicius named FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year

Real Madrid attacker, Vinicius Jnr. has been crowned the 2024 FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year. Vinicius won the prestigious award, beating off fierce competitions from Los Blancos teammates, Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal, alongside Ballon d’Or winner, Rodri. Having lost the Ballon d’Or award to the Spanish and Manchester City midfielder, Vinicius promised

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2024 CAF Awards winners in full

2024 CAF Awards winners in full

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman, Zambia striker Barbra Banda and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams were the big winners at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco. The 2024 CAF Awards winners in full CAF PLAYER OF THE YEAR (MEN) Ademola Lookman (Nigeria / Atalanta) CAF PLAYER OF THE YEAR (WOMEN) Barbra Banda (Zambia / Orlando

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2024 CAF Awards: Ronwen wins double, bags best goalkeeper and Interclub best player

2024 CAF Awards: Ronwen wins double, bags best goalkeeper and Interclub best player

South African national team captain, Ronwen Williams, was crowned as the African best goalkeeper at the 2024 CAF Awards. Williams claimed the award, having faced competition from Manchester United and Cameroon goalkeeper, Andre Onana, as well as Ivorian Yahia Fofana. The 32-year-old goalkeeper was impressive at both club and country level. He was pivotal in

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Nnadozie wins 2024 African best female goalkeeper

Nnadozie wins 2024 African best female goalkeeper

Super Falcons’ number one goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has been crowned the best goalkeeper in the women’s category of the 2024 CAF Awards. The 24-year-old goalkeeper edged Morocco/AS FAR’s Khadija Er-Rmichi, as well as South Africa/Mamelodi Sundowns’ Andile Dlamini, to win the award. Nnadozie had an impressive season with her French side, Paris FC, which earned

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