The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees for the 2023 CAF Awards, with Tanzanian club Yanga SC the only representative from East Africa in the running for the Club of the Year award.
Yanga SC, who won the 2022/23 NBC Premier League title, are joined on the shortlist by Al Ahly of Egypt, Mamelodi Sundowns and Marumo Gallants of South Africa, Wydad and Raja of Morocco, CR Belouizdad and USM Alger of Algeria, Asec Mimosas of Ivory Coast, and ES Tunis of Tunisia.
The winners of the CAF Awards will be announced on December 11, 2023, in Marrakech, Morocco.
Yanga SC’s Strong Case for the Award
Yanga SC had a successful season in 2022/23, winning the Tanzanian Premier League title for the third consecutive season. They also reached the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League, where they were eliminated by Al Ahly.
Yanga SC’s success is a testament to the club’s strong management and playing squad. The club is led by coach Miguel Gamondi, who has helped to turn Yanga SC into one of the most successful clubs in Tanzania.
Yanga SC’s inclusion on the shortlist for the CAF Club of the Year award is a major achievement for Tanzanian football. It is a sign that the club is making progress on the continental stage and that it is a force to be reckoned with in African football.
Other Nominees
The other nominees for the CAF Club of the Year award are:
- Al Ahly (Egypt)
- Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
- Marumo Gallants (South Africa)
- Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)
- Raja Casablanca (Morocco)
- CR Belouizdad (Algeria)
- USM Alger (Algeria)
- Asec Mimosas (Ivory Coast)
- ES Tunis (Tunisia)
