Glo CAF Awards: Everything You Need to Know

ByLight Chinedu Chidi Hours

If you love African football, you don’t need anyone to tell you how important the Glo CAF Awards are.
This event has been celebrating the best of African football for many years now.
It’s not just about the trophies. It’s about pride, honor, and showing the world that Africa sabi ball.
Let’s dive into everything you need to know. No worry, I’ll break it down for you.

Glo CAF Awards

The Glo CAF Awards is an annual ceremony organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The main aim? To recognize and celebrate the top talents in African football.
When Glo became a sponsor around 2005, everything leveled up. The events became bigger, flashier, and more global.

Big awards you’ll find at the Glo CAF Awards include:

  • CAF Player of the Year
  • Youth Player of the Year
  • Coach of the Year
  • AFCON Award categories
  • glo caf award al equipo ideal (meaning “Ideal Team” of the year)

The awards are usually broadcast live through different platforms, including the CAF Media Channel.

Over the years, these awards have traveled from cities like Lagos to Accra and even Abuja.
Big vibe every time, you get?

Glo CAF Awards Winners

Let’s talk about the real stars.
Some players have shined so much that you just have to respect them.

Notable winners include:

  • Samuel Eto’o – He has won the CAF Player of the Year award four times. Big legend.
  • Yaya Touré – Another baller. He also grabbed four straight wins.
  • Didier Drogba – Twice a king at the Glo CAF Awards.
  • Asisat Oshoala – Our Nigerian queen. We’ll gist more about her soon.

The Glo CAF Awards winners list is like a hall of fame for African football.
If your name enter there, just know you don blow for real.

Glo CAF Awards 2021 and 2022

Abeg, let’s touch small on recent years.

In 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, CAF did not organize the awards.
It was cancelled, just like many other sports events around the world. Sad, but na so e be.

By 2022, they came back strong.
The CAF Awards 2022 happened on July 21, 2022, in Morocco.

  • Sadio Mane won the CAF Player of the Year for men.
  • Asisat Oshoala won the CAF Player of the Year for women.

Our Asisat no dey carry last, you get?

How Many Times Has Asisat Oshoala Won CAF Awards?

Now you dey wonder, right?
Asisat Oshoala has won the CAF Player of the Year award five times!
(As of 2022.)

That’s 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022.

She’s not just the best in Nigeria. She’s one of Africa’s greatest.
And she’s still balling at top level, playing for FC Barcelona Femení. Big things!

AFCON Award and Glo CAF Awards: Any Difference?

Good question.

  • AFCON Awards happen during the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
    They reward the best players, top goal scorers, best goalkeepers, etc., for that particular competition.
  • Glo CAF Awards, on the other hand, celebrate the best African talents for the whole year, across all competitions.

Both are prestigious.
But the Glo CAF Awards carry more overall weight because it covers club and country performances.

How to Stay Updated: CAF Media Channel

If you no wan carry last on updates, better check the CAF Media Channel.
They give correct info about nominations, voting, and the award ceremonies.

Also, during the event nights, you fit stream performances, winners’ speeches, and all the behind-the-scenes gist.

Abeg, if you be football lover, follow them well.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Glo CAF Awards started getting major global attention after Glo sponsorship began in 2005.
  • Big names like Samuel Eto’o, Yaya Touré, and Asisat Oshoala have dominated the winners’ list.
  • CAF Awards 2022 made a strong comeback after the pandemic break.
  • Asisat Oshoala holds the record for the highest CAF Player of the Year wins among women.
  • Stay tuned to CAF Media Channel for latest news.

Football na serious business for Africa.
And the Glo CAF Awards continue to inspire millions of young talents across the continent.
Who knows? Maybe one day, another Nigerian superstar will break even more records.
Till then, let’s keep celebrating our legends.
You sabi say ball na life, abi?