The Confederation of African Football awards is a yearly ritual instituted to honour athletes and personalities who has excelled in various departments of the game as well as making meaningful contribution to its development in the continent.

The awards which dates back to 1970 when the best African Footballer of the Year was recognized, has expanded to other categories with the inclusion of women athletes for their enormous contribution to the game.

Increasingly enjoying great popularity beyond the shores of Africa, the awards is bestowed on every individual on pure merit for his or her exemplary contribution towards the development and promotion of football, on and off the pitch within the continent.

Notably, the awards has continued to inspire and enhance the performance of the athletes, which is one of the contributing factors to standard and quality of football enjoyed today in the continent.

The recipients are worthy ambassadors, projecting the good image of African football within the continent and the whole world in general, and serving as great role models.