Real Madrid triumphed over Pachuca with a 3-0 victory in the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final, showcasing stellar performances from Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe.
VinΓcius JΓΊnior wins FIFA Best Men's Player of the Year for 2024, beating Rodri and Jude Bellingham, after a stellar season with Real Madrid and Brazil, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists.
Ademola Lookman wins CAF African Footballer of the Year award, succeeding Victor Osimhen. The Atalanta forward impressed with 17 goals and 10 assists in the 2023-24 season.
Newcastle United ended their winless streak with a 4-0 thrashing of Leicester City, thanks to goals from Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, and Bruno Guimaraes.
Liverpool fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw with Fulham despite playing with ten men after Andy Robertson's red card. The result leaves Liverpool six points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
The CAF Awards ceremony will honour Africa's top footballers, coaches, and teams. Ademola Lookman is tipped to win the African Footballer of the Year award, while Barbra Banda leads the nominees for the women's category.