Who won African Footballer of the Year 2022? Full list of winners from the CAF Awards

The 2022 CAF Awards ceremony took place on July 21, 2022, in Rabat, Morocco. It was the first in-person ceremony since 2019, honoring the best individuals and teams in African football during the 2021/22 season. Below, livescorecz.net named the winners of the African Footballer of the Year 2022.

Who won African Footballer of the Year 2022?

The Men’s Player of the Year award went to Sadio Mané, who also finished second in the Ballon d'Or rankings that year. In 2022, Mané and Liverpool competed for titles in four competitions, including the Premier League and the Champions League.

During the 2021/22 season, Mané scored 23 goals in 51 appearances for Liverpool. He played a crucial role in the club’s run to the Champions League final, netting five goals, including important strikes against Benfica in the quarter-finals and Villarreal in the semi-finals. Notably, manager Jürgen Klopp deployed him as a central striker, allowing Luis Díaz to operate on the left wing, where he excelled.

At international level, Mané led Senegal to their first-ever AFCON title. He was both the attacking leader and the emotional driving force of the team. In the final, he converted the decisive penalty to secure the championship. Weeks later, he helped Senegal defeat Egypt in the World Cup qualifiers to book their place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

“I am really honoured and highly delighted to receive this award again,” Mane said after won African Footballer of the Year 2022. “Thanks to my coaches, my club and national team colleagues and those friends who stood by me during difficult times. I dedicate this award to the youth of Senegal. I’m very emotional and don’t have the words to express how I’m feeling,” he added.

To claim the award, Mané finished ahead of his Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah. Although Salah’s international campaign with Egypt fell short, he enjoyed an outstanding club season, winning both the Premier League Golden Boot and Playmaker awards. Despite his consistency, he was unable to guide Liverpool to the league title.

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy finished third in the voting. After winning the Champions League with Chelsea, Mendy maintained strong form in the 2021/22 season. Across 49 matches in all competitions, he kept 23 clean sheets and added the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup to his honors. At AFCON, he conceded only two goals and played a decisive role in the final, including a crucial penalty save.

Full list of winners from the CAF Awards 2022

In the Women’s Player of the Year category, Asisat Oshoala made history by winning the award for the fifth time. During the 2021/22 season, she scored 20 goals in 19 league matches in Spain, becoming the first African player to win the top scorer award in Spain’s top division. She also played a key role in Barcelona Women’s domestic treble, though they lost 1-3 to Lyon in the Champions League final.

The Young Player of the Year award went to Pape Matar Sarr, who was then a Tottenham Hotspur player but spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Metz. He impressed with his energy, tackling ability, and tactical awareness. At the international stage, he was part of Senegal’s AFCON-winning squad.

Following their AFCON triumph, Senegal were named the Best Men’s National Team, while their head coach Aliou Cissé was awarded Men’s Coach of the Year. In women’s football, Desiree Ellis was recognized as Women’s Coach of the Year for her work with the South African national team.

The Men’s Club of the Year award went to Wydad Athletic Club. They defeated Al Ahly 2-0 in the 2022 CAF Champions League final and also secured the domestic league title with 63 points from 30 matches. Their strong performances at club level contributed to the growing reputation of Moroccan football later that year.

Full list of winners from the CAF Awards 2022

1. Player of the Year (Men): Sadio Mané (Senegal & FC Bayern Munich)

2. Player of the Year (Women): Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria & FC Barcelona)

3. Interclub Player of the Year (Women): Evelyn Badu (Ghana & Sekondi Hasaacas Ladies / Avaldsnes IL)

4. Interclub Player of the Year (Men): Mohamed El Shenawy (Egypt & Al Ahly SC)

5. Young Player of the Year (Women): Evelyn Badu (Ghana & Sekondi Hasaacas Ladies / Avaldsnes IL)

6. Young Player of the Year (Men): Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal & Tottenham Hotspur)

7. Coach of the Year (Women): Desiree Ellis (South Africa)

8. Coach of the Year (Men): Aliou Cissé (Senegal)

9. Club of the Year (Women): Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)

10. Club of the Year (Men): Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco)

11. National Team of the Year (Men): Senegal

12. Goal of the Year: Pape Ousmane Sakho (Senegal & Simba SC)

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