CHAN 2024: Full List of Award Winners at Historic Tournament Following Morocco's Triumph
The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) will be remembered as one of the most thrilling editions in the competition’s history, capped by Morocco’s record-breaking third title after a pulsating 3–2 victory over Madagascar in Nairobi.
The Atlas Lions once again stamped their dominance on the continental stage, with several of their stars walking away with top individual honors.
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Morocco Crowned Champions in Style
The final at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, had everything—goals, drama, and unforgettable moments. Morocco’s talisman Oussama Lamlioui delivered a heroic performance, scoring twice, including a stunning long-range strike in the 80th minute that sealed the win.
His brilliance ensured Morocco lifted their third CHAN crown, adding to their triumphs in 2018 and 2020, and cementing their place as the competition’s most successful nation.
While Morocco basked in team glory, the tournament also celebrated outstanding individual performances:
Award Winners
Golden Boot (Top Scorer): Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco) – His six-goal haul not only fired Morocco to glory but also showcased his lethal finishing throughout the tournament.
Man of the Competition: Mohamed Rabie Hrimat (Morocco) – The captain was the heartbeat of the team, combining leadership, tactical intelligence, and key goals to drive Morocco to victory.
Best Goalkeeper: Marc Diouf (Senegal) – Diouf was a wall between the sticks, with his penalty-saving heroics in the bronze medal match against Sudan sealing third place for Senegal.
Fair Play Award: Senegal – The Teranga Lions impressed not only with their football but also with their discipline and sportsmanship.
From Lamlioui’s brace-filled masterclasses to Hrimat’s commanding presence in midfield, the 2024 CHAN offered African football fans a spectacle to savor. Senegal’s resilience and Madagascar’s fairytale run to the final were further proof of the tournament’s competitive depth.
As the dust settles, Morocco’s third title cements their dynasty in CHAN history. For the Atlas Lions, it was not just about winning the trophy, but about making a statement — that they remain the standard-bearers of African football at this level.