Hakimi, Mané, Semenyo and Brahim Diaz lead nominees for CAF Awards 2026

Reigning African Player of the Year Achraf Hakimi faces competition from several of the continent’s top footballers, including former winner Sadio Mané, Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo and Morocco’s Brahim Diaz, following the announcement of the 2026 CAF Awards men’s nominees.The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the shortlisted candidates on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria.