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CAF 2024 Awards: Why Ronwen Williams Was Robbed of African Player of the Year Award


Published on 2024-12-17 09:45:35 - legit
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  • South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the biggest winner at the CAF 2024 Awards event in Morocco, but lost the Player of the Year prize to Ademola Lookman.

The article from Legit.ng discusses the controversy surrounding the 2024 CAF Awards where South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was overlooked for the African Player of the Year award. Despite his instrumental role in leading Mamelodi Sundowns to a record-breaking season and his exceptional performances in the Africa Cup of Nations, Williams did not make the final shortlist. The award was instead won by Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who had an outstanding season with Napoli, scoring 26 goals and helping them win the Serie A title. The article highlights the debate among fans and analysts about the criteria used for the award, with many feeling that Williams' contributions were undervalued, especially given his team's success and his individual accolades. The piece also touches on the broader discussion about the recognition of goalkeepers in football awards.

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