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When did Museveni win the CAF Award 2025?
Marrakech, Morocco – On November 19, 2025, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, alongside Kenya’s President William Ruto and Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, received the prestigious CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award during the 2024 CAF Awards gala held in Marrakech. The honor recognizes their instrumental roles in the successful co-hosting of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024.
Who received the CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award in 2024?
The award was presented to three East African heads of state:
- His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (President of Uganda)
- His Excellency William Ruto (President of Kenya)
- Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan (President of Tanzania)
CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe personally handed over the elegant plaques during the glamorous ceremony at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech.
Why was President Yoweri Museveni awarded by CAF?
President Museveni was recognized primarily for Uganda’s key contribution to the historic and highly successful co-hosting of CHAN 2024 together with Kenya and Tanzania. The award citation highlighted “outstanding contributions to strengthening football structures and supporting major continental sporting programs,” with special mention of staging a memorable and well-organized CHAN tournament.
When and where was CHAN 2024 held?
The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 took place from August 2 to August 30, 2025, across three East African countries:
- Uganda
- Kenya
- Tanzania
It was the first time in CAF history that three nations jointly hosted a major tournament, under the banner of the “EAC Pamoja Bid” (East African Community “Together” Bid).
CHAN 2024 & CAF Awards 2025: Full List of Winners
This list summarizes the confirmed results from the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, and the official winners announced at the 2025 CAF Awards Gala held in Rabat, Morocco.
CHAN 2024 Tournament Results
| Category | Winner/Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Champions | Morocco (Defeated Madagascar 3–2 in the final) | Final held at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi. |
| Runners-up | Madagascar | |
| Third place | Senegal | Defeated Sudan in the 3rd place play-off. |
| Fourth place | Sudan |
Individual Awards (CHAN 2024)
- Golden Boot (Top Scorer): Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco) – 6 goals
- Player of the Tournament: Mohamed Hrimat (Morocco)
- Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Marc Diouf (Senegal)
- Fair Play Award: Senegal
2025 CAF Awards Gala (Rabat, November 19, 2025)
The following are the official winners recognized at the prestigious CAF Awards Gala for their performances during the qualifying period.
Player of the Year Categories
| Award | Winner (Country / Club) |
|---|---|
| Men’s Player of the Year | Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain) |
| Women’s Player of the Year | Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco / Al Hilal) |
| Men’s Young Player of the Year | Othmane Maamma (Morocco / Watford) |
| Women’s Young Player of the Year | Doha El Madani (Morocco / AS FAR) |
Coaching, Goalkeeping, and Teams
| Award | Winner (Country / Team) |
|---|---|
| Men’s Coach of the Year | Bubista (Cape Verde) |
| Women’s Coach of the Year | Reynald Pedros (Morocco) |
| Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year | Yassine Bounou (Morocco / Al Hilal) |
| Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year | Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Brighton & Hove Albion) |
| Men’s National Team of the Year | Morocco U-20 (Winners of the FIFA U-20 World Cup) |
| Women’s National Team of the Year | Nigeria (Super Falcons) |
Club and Special Awards
| Award | Winner (Club / Individual) |
|---|---|
| Men’s Club of the Year | Pyramids FC (Egypt) |
| Women’s Club of the Year | AS FAR (Morocco) |
| Men’s Interclub Player of the Year | Fiston Mayele (DR Congo / Pyramids FC) |
| Goal of the Year | Clement Mzize (Tanzania / Young Africans) |
| CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award | President Samia Suluhu Hassan (Tanzania), President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Uganda), President William Ruto (Kenya) |
