CAF Awards 2026: Desabre, Mpasi, Wissa, the Leopards and AS Maniema Union among the nominees

The CAF announced the finalists for the 2026 CAF Awards on November 4, with several representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. National team coach Sébastien Desabre is among the ten nominees for men’s coach of the year, while Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa is in contention for African player of the year. Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi is nominated in his category, and the Leopards and AS Maniema Union are also among the candidates.