CAF Awards 2026: Who will lift the Best Goalkeeper trophy?

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the list of ten contenders for the 2026 African Goalkeeper of the Year award.

The list features several goalkeepers who have stood out with their performances for their clubs and national teams. In total, ten goalkeepers representing eight different countries are in contention for this prestigious individual award. The official list includes Oussama Benbot (Algeria), Vozinha (Cape Verde), Yahia Fofana (Ivory Coast), Lionel Mpasi (DR Congo), El Mahdy Soliman (Egypt), Mostafa Shobeir (Egypt), Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti (Morocco), Yassine Bounou (Morocco), Édouard Mendy (Senegal) and Ronwen Williams (South Africa).

Yassine Bounou the clear favorite

Having won the award in 2023 and 2025, Yassine Bounou is one of the leading contenders to retain his title. The Moroccan goalkeeper, who plays for Al Hilal, has extensive experience at the highest level and continues to stand out for his consistency, both at club level and with the Atlas Lions.

After the Moroccan, Ronwen Williams, goalkeeper for Mamelodi Sundowns and captain of South Africa, is also among the serious contenders. His consistent performances for his club and Bafana Bafana strengthen his case.

Cape Verde can also count on Vozinha, whose performances at the 2026 World Cup helped enhance his reputation.

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