The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is holding its Executive Committee meeting in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday, December 16.
The meeting will address several important issues, with a primary focus on the CAF calendar for the coming year.
The meeting chaired by CAF President Patrice Motsepe is scheduled to start at 9:30 am local time and will address several important issues, with a primary focus on the CAF calendar for the coming year, 2025. In addition, other crucial issues will be discussed as the committee seeks to further shape the direction of African football.
Later in the evening, the match will culminate in one of the most anticipated events in African football: the CAF Awards, which will take place at the Palais des Congres in Marrakech at 7pm local time.
This prestigious ceremony will celebrate the achievements of players, coaches and other key figures in African football over the past year.
Among the nominees are several Moroccan stars, including Achraf Hakimi, Munir El Kajoui, Bilal El Khannouss and Eliesse Ben Seghir.
Moroccan women footballers are also well represented, with names such as Sanaa Mssoudy, Fatima El Jabraoui, Khadija Er-Rmichi and Doha El Madani among the nominees.
This dual gathering of CAF leaders and this prestigious awards ceremony reflects the growing importance of Marrakech as a centre for the governance and celebration of African football.
The event will feature entertainment and attract football stakeholders from across the continent and beyond, bringing together legendary players, current stars and other key figures in a city renowned for hosting major continental events.
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