Mikel, Okocha, Nkwocha to Grace 2023 CAF Awards
Former Nigerian football stars, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, John Mikel Obi and Perpetua Nkwocha are among the top dignitaries who will add glitz and glamour to the 2023 CAF Awards.
The event is designed to celebrate excellence and remarkable achievements in African football.
The trio and other renowned personalities will bring an aura of grandeur to the event and help make this edition of the CAF Awards even more memorable.
Okocha, Mikel and Nkwocha will also take part in a charity football game which will honour earthquake victims.
The game will be held at the Marrakech Stadium on Sunday (today).
The CAF Awards are a special opportunity to recognize and reward outstanding performances by African players, coaches, teams and clubs over a given period.
Victor Osimhen is among the final nominees for the Men’s Player of the Year while Asisat Oshoala is eyeing a sixth title in the Women’s category.
Chiamaka Nnadozie will vie for the Goalkeeper of the Year, Deborah Abiodun is in contention for Young Player of the Year while the Super Falcons are nominated for the National Team of the Year.
The CAF Awards 2023 is slated for Marrakech, Morocco on Monday, December 11.