BREAKING: Kate Scott, Jalal Bouzrara to host 2024 CAF Awards Monday

The 2024 CAF Awards, celebrating African football, will take place at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.

Set for Monday, the event will honour Africa’s footballing greats of the past year, with two distinguished presenters, Kate Scott and Jalal Bouzrara, at the helm.

This was announced in a press release on the CAF website, titled “Kate Scott and Jalal Bouzrara to Present 2024 CAF Awards.”

Renowned for her dynamic presence in sports broadcasting, Kate Scott has built an impressive portfolio spanning CNN, SkySports, and now CBS Sports.

Fluent in four languages, Scott has hosted prestigious global events such as the FIFA Ballon d’Or and the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Her recent role on CBS Sports’ critically acclaimed UEFA Champions League coverage has further cemented her reputation as a world-class presenter.

Sharing her excitement about hosting the CAF Awards, Scott remarked, “It will be a privilege to be on stage and in the room alongside some of the most influential names in football. African football gives the global game soul.

“The talent born there is immense, and the culturally diverse way in which it is lived from nation to nation makes football one of the heartbeats of the global game.”

Jalal Bouzrara, a veteran Moroccan journalist with over three decades of experience, will co-host the evening.
Known for his work in radio and television, Bouzrara has produced acclaimed sports programmes such as L’Match and L’Club.

This will be his second time hosting the CAF Awards, having co-hosted the 2022 edition in Rabat.

Bouzrara expressed his pride in being part of the event, stating, “This is the second time I have had the honour and privilege of hosting this magnificent CAF Awards ceremony.

“You only have to look at the list of nominees for this 2024 edition in Marrakech to see the constant evolution that our football is experiencing, with African stars shining brightly in every corner of the world.”

The 2024 CAF Awards will highlight outstanding performances and contributions to football across the continent.

With stars like Achraf Hakimi, Ademola Lookman, Serhou Guirassy, Simon Adingra, and Inaki Williams making the top five men’s shortlist, the ceremony is set to be a memorable testament to the talent that continues to define African football.

PUNCH Online reports that other award winners will be announced tomorrow night.

As the event approaches, anticipation builds for a night that will celebrate the heartbeat of global football—Africa.

Meanwhile, a Sunday release on the CAF website revealed that the CAF Executive Committee will meet on Monday, 16 December 2024, in Marrakech, Morocco.

“The meeting, chaired by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, will begin at 09:30 local time (08:30 GMT/10:30 Cairo time).

“The Executive Committee will discuss the 2025 CAF calendar, among other matters.

“The CAF Executive Committee meeting will be followed by a gathering of the 54 CAF Member Association Presidents, CAF EXCO, and CAF President Dr Motsepe at 11:00 local time (10:00 GMT/12:00 Cairo time),” the message read.