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Player	Club	Nationality	Key Achievement / Role
Percy Tau	Al Ahly	South Africa	Winner: 2023 CAF Inter-club Player of the Year. Crucial in Al Ahly's 11th Champions League title.
Fiston Mayele	Pyramids / Young Africans	DR Congo	Top scorer of the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup (7 goals); finalist for Inter-club Player of the Year.
Peter Shalulile	Mamelodi Sundowns	Namibia	Joint top scorer of the 2022/23 CAF Champions League (6 goals); consistent league dominance.
Mahmoud Kahraba	Al Ahly	Egypt	Joint top scorer of the 2022/23 CAF Champions League (6 goals); scored vital goals in the knockout stages.
Fatima Tagnaout	AS FAR	Morocco	Winner: 2023 CAF Women's Inter-club Player of the Year. Creative engine for the Moroccan champions.
Mohamed El Shenawy	Al Ahly	Egypt	Captained Al Ahly to the Champions League title; finalist for CAF Goalkeeper of the Year.
Zizo (Ahmed Sayed)	Zamalek	Egypt	Statistically one of the highest chance creators on the continent; Egyptian Premier League standout.
Ronwen Williams	Mamelodi Sundowns	South Africa	Set clean sheet records in the PSL and led Sundowns to the inaugural African Football League (AFL) title.
Yahia Attiyat Allah	Wydad AC	Morocco	Key left-back in Wydad’s run to the Champions League final; named in the CAF Team of the Year.
Mohamed Abdelmonem	Al Ahly	Egypt	Scored the winning goal in the Champions League final; regarded as the best local-based defender in 2023.

#	Player	Position	Club	League	Key Statistic
1	Ronwen Williams	GK	Mamelodi Sundowns	SA	12 Clean Sheets (Record)
2	Tshegofatso Mabasa	CF	Orlando Pirates	SA	16 Goals (Golden Boot)
3	Iqraam Rayners	CF	Stellenbosch/Sundowns	SA	15 Goals / €3.0m Value
4	Teboho Mokoena	CM	Mamelodi Sundowns	SA	PSL Footballer of the Season
5	Willy Stephanus	RW/LW	African Stars	NAM	16 Goals
6	Thabang Sesinyi	CF	Jwaneng Galaxy	BOT	15 Goals
7	Jayden Adams	AMF	Stellenbosch FC	SA	6 Assists / 15 Chances Created
8	Lucas Ribeiro	SF	Mamelodi Sundowns	SA	12 Goals
9	Freddy Michael	CF	Green Eagles	ZAM	11 Goals (Top Scorer)
10	Khuliso Mudau	RB	Mamelodi Sundowns	SA	Top Defensive Interceptions
11	Sipho Chaine	GK	Orlando Pirates	SA	8 Clean Sheets (Cup Winner)
12	Marcelo Allende	AMF	Mamelodi Sundowns	SA	92% Pass Accuracy
13	Nkosinathi Sibisi	CB	Orlando Pirates	SA	€1.6m Market Value
14	Oswin Appollis	LW	Polokwane City	SA	6 Goals / 5 Assists
15	Andrew Boyeli	CF	Power Dynamos	ZAM	12 Goals (22/23 Season)
16	Bradley Grobler	CF	SuperSport United	SA	12 Goals
17	Aubrey Modiba	LB	Mamelodi Sundowns	SA	Best Cross Completion Rate
18	Deon Hotto	LB/LW	Orlando Pirates	SA	6 Big Chances Created
19	Patrick Maswanganyi	AMF	Orlando Pirates	SA	5 Goals / 4 Assists
20	Thalente Mbatha	MF	Orlando Pirates	SA	High Tackle Success (88%)
21	Darwin González	RW	Cape Town City	SA	6 Assists
22	Khanyisa Mayo	CF	Cape Town City	SA	8 Goals
23	Rewaldo Prins	CF	Khomas NAMPOL	NAM	16 Goals
24	Fawaaz Basadien	LB	Stellenbosch FC	SA	€1.4m Market Value
25	Stanley Nwabali	GK	Chippa United	SA	3 Clean Sheets / 4.2 Saves/90
26	Mothusi Cooper	CM	Gaborone United	BOT	Most Progressive Passes (BOT)
27	Tymon Machope	CF	Simba Bhora	ZIM	5 Goals (Early Season)
28	Tapeloki Evangelista	MF	Jwaneng Galaxy	BOT	League Champion Starter
29	Keoagile Kgosipula	GK	Township Rollers	BOT	10 Clean Sheets
30	Monnapule Saleng	RW	Orlando Pirates	SA	15 G/A Contributions
31	Mbekezeli Mbokazi	CB	Orlando Pirates	SA	€1.2m Market Value
32	Tashreeq Matthews	LW	Mamelodi Sundowns	SA	4 Goals / 4 Assists
33	Siyanda Mthanti	AMF	Golden Arrows	SA	33 Chances Created (Highest)
34	Sage Stephens	GK	Stellenbosch FC	SA	67 Saves (Highest in PSL)
35	Evidence Makgopa	CF	Orlando Pirates	SA	5 Goals
36	Teboho Mokoane	DM	Sekhukhune United	SA	2.5 Successful Dribbles/90
37	Tholo Matuludi	RB	Polokwane City	SA	7.74 Average Rating
38	Junior Dion	CF	Golden Arrows	SA	7 Goals / 5.7 xG
39	Hendrick Ekstein	AMF	AmaZulu	SA	6 Big Chances Created
40	Miguel Timm	MF	Orlando Pirates	SA	7.2 Accurate Long Balls/90
41	Keanu Cupido	CB	Cape Town City	SA	78.0 Accurate Passes/90
42	Seun Ndlovu	CB	Chippa United	SA	11.3 Clearances/90
43	Katekani Mhlongo	CB/DF	Marumo Gallants	SA	4.2 Tackles/90
44	Mpho Mvundlela	CB	Polokwane City	SA	2.5 Interceptions/90
45	Khulamani Ndamane	CB	TS Galaxy	SA	10.2 Clearances/90
46	Mlungisi Mbunjana	DM	TS Galaxy	SA	1.2 Blocks/90
47	Abbey Seseane	MF	Magesi	SA	1.7 Poss. Won Final 3rd
48	Gaston Sirino	AMF	Kaizer Chiefs	SA	2.7 Successful Dribbles/90
49	Peter Shalulile	CF	Mamelodi Sundowns	SA	3.8 Shots/90
50	Puso Dithejane	AMF	TS Galaxy	SA	8 Goals + Assists
51	Brian Bwire	GK	Polokwane City	SA	6 Clean Sheets
52	Ricardo Goss	GK	SuperSport United	SA	6 Clean Sheets
53	Sphiwe Mahlangu	LW	TS Galaxy	SA	8 Goals
54	Samir Nurković	CF	TS Galaxy	SA	8 Goals
55	Craig Martin	RW	Chippa United	SA	5 Goals
56	Gabadinho Mhango	SF	Moroka Swallows	SA	7 Goals
57	Augustine Kwem	CF	AmaZulu	SA	7 Goals
58	Ashley Cupido	RW/LW	Cape Town Spurs	SA	7 Goals
59	Lungelo Nguse	CF	Golden Arrows	SA	6 Goals
60	Chibuike Ohizu	CF	Sekhukhune United	SA	8 Goals
61	Darren Keet	GK	Cape Town City	SA	8 Clean Sheets
62	Thatayaone Ditlhokwe	CB	Kaizer Chiefs	SA	€850k Value
63	Benson Sakala	MF	ZESCO United	ZAM	43.0 Accurate Passes/90
64	Dominic Chanda	CB	Kabwe Warriors	ZAM	5.0 Clearances/90
65	Willard Mwanza	GK	Zanaco	ZAM	80% Save Percentage

Player	Nationality	2023 Club	Position	Key 2023 Achievement
Fiston Mayele	DR Congo	Young Africans / Pyramids FC	Forward	CAF Interclub Player of the Year nominee; Top scorer in CAF Confederation Cup.
Chancel Mbemba	DR Congo	Marseille*	Defender	Named in the 2023 CAF Best XI; standout leader for the Leopards.
Sadock Ndobé	CAR	AS Otôho (Congo)	Defender	Pillar of the CAR national team defense; key player in the Congolese top flight.
Cheick Fofana	Mali	TP Mazembe (DRC)	Forward	Breakthrough performer for Mazembe in the 2023 African Football League.
Glody Lilepo	DR Congo	Al-Hilal / Valenciennes	Winger	Dominant in the CAF Champions League group stages early in 2023.
Flory Yangao	CAR	Olympic Real de Bangui	Defender	Most consistent domestic defender in the CAR league and national team starter.
Leonel Ateba	Cameroon	Dynamo Douala	Forward	Rare domestic-based player to earn a 2023 Cameroon national team call-up for AFCON.
Kevin Mondeko	DR Congo	TP Mazembe (DRC)	Defender	Captained Mazembe through their transition and return to continental relevance.

 

 

Player	Club (2023)	Country	Key Achievements & Stats
Stephane Aziz Ki	Young Africans	Burkina Faso / Tanzania	Top scorer of the NBC Premier League (21 goals); led Yanga to the CAF Confederation Cup final.
Benson Omala	Gor Mahia	Kenya	Top scorer in the Kenyan Premier League (19+ goals); key to Gor Mahia’s 20th league title.
Feisal Salum	Azam FC / Yanga	Tanzania	Emerged as the best domestic playmaker; 19 goals in the 2023/24 cycle; MVP contender.
Djigui Diarra	Young Africans	Mali / Tanzania	Record clean sheets in CAF competitions; widely regarded as the best goalkeeper in the CECAFA region.
Denis Omedi	Kitara FC	Uganda	Breakout star of 2023; vital in Kitara's promotion and dominant scoring form in the Uganda Premier League.
Kipre Junior	Azam FC	Ivory Coast / Tanzania	Top assist provider in the Tanzanian league; elite creative engine for the "Ice Cream Makers."
Allan Kayiwa	Express FC	Uganda	2022/23 Uganda Premier League Golden Boot winner (13 goals); consistent threat throughout the 2023 calendar.
Austin Odhiambo	Gor Mahia	Kenya	The creative heart of the KPL champions; won the 2023/24 Midfielder of the Season award for his vision.
Henoc Inonga	Simba SC	DR Congo / Tanzania	The region's most dominant center-back; named in several "African Team of the Year" shortlists for domestic-based players.

 

 

 

Player	Nationality	2023 Club	Position	Key Achievement / Stat
Abednego Tetteh	Ghana	Bibiani Gold Stars	Forward	GPL Top Scorer (18 goals) in the 2022/23 season.
Chijioke Mbaoma	Nigeria	Enyimba FC	Forward	NPFL Top Scorer; led Enyimba to the league title.
Sadiq Ismail	Nigeria	Remo Stars	Right-Back	Highest assist provider in NPFL (13 assists); earned Super Eagles call-up.
Vincent Atingah	Ghana	Medeama SC	Defender	Most consistent defender in Ghana; led Medeama to their first GPL title.
Amas Obasogie	Nigeria	Bendel Insurance	Goalkeeper	Recorded a record-breaking 18 clean sheets in the NPFL in 2023.
Sampson Eduku	Ghana	Tamale City	Forward	Scored 14 goals; widely regarded as the most lethal mobile forward in the GPL.
Lamine Camara	Senegal	Génération Foot*	Midfielder	CAF Young Player of the Year 2023; dominated the CHAN tournament.
Jonathan Sowah	Ghana	Medeama SC	Forward	Integral in Medeama's title win and CAF Champions League group stage run.
Robert Mizo	Nigeria	Bayelsa United	Forward	Prolific scorer; won multiple "Player of the Month" awards in late 2023.
Hamza Issah	Ghana	Hearts of Oak	Forward	Breakout young star of 2023; currently one of the highest-valued local players.

 

 

#	Player Name	Position	Primary Role	Club (2023)	Country/League
1-5	Goalkeepers (GK)
1	Osayi Kingdom	GK	Shot-stopper	Doma United	Nigeria
2	Felix Kyei	GK	Command	Medeama SC	Ghana
3	Alioune Badara Faty	GK	Reflexes	Casa Sports	Senegal
4	Amas Obasogie	GK	Consistency	Bendel Insurance	Nigeria
5	Charles Ayayi	GK	Aerial	ASEC Mimosas	Ivory Coast
6-20	Defenders (SW, CB, RB, LB, DF)
6	Vincent Atingah	CB	Leader	Medeama SC	Ghana
7	Sodiq Ismail	RB	Playmaker-back	Remo Stars	Nigeria
8	Wonlo Coulibaly	LB	Overlap	ASEC Mimosas	Ivory Coast
9	Tosin Adegbite	CB	Stopper	Enyimba	Nigeria
10	Mamadou Sané	RB	Pacy	ASC Diaraf	Senegal
11	Benjamin Tetteh	CB	Physical	Hearts of Oak	Ghana
12	Daniel Darkwah	LB	Versatile	Asante Kotoko	Ghana
13	Ebube Duru	LB	Crossing	Rivers United	Nigeria
14	Ousmane Diomande*	CB	Elite Prospect	FC San Pedro	Ivory Coast
15	Sunday Megwo	CB	Tactical	Abia Warriors	Nigeria
16	Kwadwo Amoako	RB	Workrate	Medeama SC	Ghana
17	Cheikh Oumar Ndiaye	CB	Anticipation	Génération Foot	Senegal
18	Anthony Tra Bi	RB	Defensive	ASEC Mimosas	Ivory Coast
19	Kazie Enyinnaya	RB	Overlap	Rivers United	Nigeria
20	Kelvin Osei Asibey	CB	Stopper	Dreams FC	Ghana
21-35	Midfielders (CM, MF, AMF)
21	Lamine Camara*	AMF	Vision	Génération Foot	Senegal
22	Salifu Samari	AMF	Creative	Accra Lions	Ghana
23	Michael Olalusi	CM	Box-to-Box	Sunshine Stars	Nigeria
24	Seth Kwadwo	MF	Anchor	Medeama SC	Ghana
25	Essis Aka	CM	Engine	ASEC Mimosas	Ivory Coast
26	Kazeem Ogunleye	AMF	Set-piece	Enugu Rangers	Nigeria
27	Jean Charles Ahoua	AMF	Technician	Stella Club	Ivory Coast
28	Baba Hamadu	MF	Tactical	Samartex	Ghana
29	Divine Nwachukwu	CM	Progression	Bendel Insurance	Nigeria
30	Richmond Lamptey	AMF	Playmaker	Asante Kotoko	Ghana
31	Djibril Diarra	MF	Ball-winner	Génération Foot	Senegal
32	Chiamaka Madu	CM	Veteran presence	Rivers United	Nigeria
33	Serge Pokou	AMF	Dribbler	ASEC Mimosas	Ivory Coast
34	Dayo Ojo	CM	Control	Remo Stars	Nigeria
35	David Abagna	AMF	Shooting	RTU	Ghana
36-50	Wingers (RW, LW)
36	Amara Diouf	LW	Wonderkid	Génération Foot	Senegal
37	Issa Kuka	RW	Pacy	RTU (on loan)	Ghana
38	Joseph Atule	LW	Inside-forward	Lobi Stars	Nigeria
39	Albert Amoah	RW	Speed	Samartex	Ghana
40	Mofossé Trésor	LW	Flair	ASEC Mimosas	Ivory Coast
41	Imade Osarenkhoe	RW	Power	Bendel Insurance	Nigeria
42	Evans Adomako	LW	Direct	Asante Kotoko	Ghana
43	Abdoulaye Kanté	RW	Clinical	Racing d'Abidjan	Ivory Coast
44	Samuel Tiza	LW	Finisher	Lobi Stars	Nigeria
45	Malick Mbaye	RW	Agility	Génération Foot	Senegal
46	Jonathan Alukwu	LW	Skillful	Sporting Lagos	Nigeria
47	Clinton Duodu	RW	Dribbler	Bechem United	Ghana
48	Sikiru Alimi	LW/RW	Experienced	Remo Stars	Nigeria
49	Sankara Karamoko	RW	Sharp	ASEC Mimosas	Ivory Coast
50	Ibrahim Olawoyin	LW	Creator	(Local context)	Nigeria
51-65	Forwards (SF, CF)
51	Robert Mizo	CF	Target man	Bayelsa United	Nigeria
52	Jonathan Sowah	CF	Power	Medeama SC	Ghana
53	Stéphane Bedi	CF	Poacher	FC San Pedro	Ivory Coast
54	Chukwuemeka Obioma	CF	Finisher	Enyimba	Nigeria
55	Abednego Tetteh	CF	Striker	Bibiani Goldstars	Ghana
56	Souleymane Kanté	CF	Volume	Racing d'Abidjan	Ivory Coast
57	Sampson Eduku	CF	Mobility	Tamale City	Ghana
58	Chijioke Mbaoma	CF	Clinical	Enyimba	Nigeria
59	Mezack Afriyie	CF	Strong	Berekum Chelsea	Ghana
60	Mamadou Lamine Camara	CF	Aerial	RS Berkane (Sen.)	Senegal
61	Bashir Usman	SF	Shadow striker	Niger Tornadoes	Nigeria
62	Steven Mukwala	CF	Instinct	Asante Kotoko	Ghana
63	Junior Lokosa	CF	Veteran goal	Sporting Lagos	Nigeria
64	Karim Konaté*	CF	High-potential	ASEC Mimosas	Ivory Coast
65	Hafiz Konkoni	CF	Physical	Bechem United	Ghana

 

 

 

#	Player Name	Position	Nationality	Club (2023)	Key Note
1	Aishi Salum Manula	GK	Tanzania	Simba SC	East Africa’s top-rated local keeper.
2	Salim Magoola	GK	Uganda	Richards Bay	Exceptional form in the PSL.
3	Patrick Matasi	GK	Kenya	Kenya Police	Veteran presence in the Harambee Stars.
4	Charles Lukwago	GK	Uganda	St. George / BLK	Reliable shot-stopper for the Cranes.
5	Djigui Diarra	GK	Mali/TZ*	Young Africans	*Best GK in the Tanzanian Ligi Kuu.
6	Halid Lwaliwa	CB	Uganda	FK Bregalnica	Strong, physical defensive leader.
7	Joseph Okumu	CB	Kenya	Reims	High-level performer in Ligue 1.
8	Bakari Mwamnyeto	CB	Tanzania	Young Africans	Captained Yanga to CAF Confed Cup final.
9	Dickson Job	CB	Tanzania	Young Africans	Versatile and modern ball-playing defender.
10	Henock Inonga	CB	DR Congo/TZ*	Simba SC	Dominant force in the CECAFA region.
11	Bevis Mugabi	CB	Uganda	Motherwell	Key physical presence in the Scottish Prem.
12	Ibrahim Hamad (Bacca)	CB	Tanzania	Young Africans	Breakthrough star of 2023.
13	Johnstone Omurwa	CB	Kenya	Estrela Amadora	Steady rise in Portuguese football.
14	Timothy Anyany	CB	Uganda	KCCA FC	One of the best local CBs in Uganda.
15	Bebeto Lwamba	CB	Burundi	Bumamuru	Anchored Burundi's defense in AFCON qual.
16	Abduaziz Makame	SW/DM	Tanzania	Singida Big Stars	Rare traditional sweeper/DM hybrid.
17	Khalid Aucho	SW/DM	Uganda	Young Africans	The engine room for club and country.
18	Yussuf Ndayishimiye	SW/CB	Burundi	OGC Nice	Elite versatility in European football.
19	Shomari Kapombe	RB	Tanzania	Simba SC	Technically gifted attacking fullback.
20	Daniel Anyembe	RB	Kenya	Viborg FF	High-quality Danish-based fullback.
21	Kenneth Muguna	RB/CM	Kenya	Kenya Police	Creative force moving from deep.
22	Nico Wadada	RB	Uganda	Ihefu FC	Experienced wing-back in Tanzania.
23	Kouassi Attohoula	RB	Ivory Coast/TZ*	Young Africans	Best performing RB in East African league.
24	Mohamed Hussein	LB	Tanzania	Simba SC	Constant threat on the left flank.
25	Aboud Omar	LB	Kenya	Kenya Police	Aggressive and experienced left-back.
26	Aziz Ki	AMF	B. Faso/TZ*	Young Africans	Arguably the best player in the region 2023.
27	Eric Johana Omondi	LW/AMF	Kenya	UTA Arad	Dynamic creative output in Romania.
28	Clatous Chama	AMF	Zambia/TZ*	Simba SC	"The Triple C" - Midfield wizardry.
29	Feisal Salum	AMF	Tanzania	Azam FC	Best local goalscoring midfielder.
30	Mudaathir Yahya	CM	Tanzania	Young Africans	Reborn in 2023 as a box-to-box star.
31	Bobosi Byaruhanga	CM	Uganda	Austin FC II	Young talent with immense passing range.
32	Richard Odada	CM	Kenya	AaB	Physical presence in the midfield.
33	Taddeo Lwanga	DM	Uganda	APR FC	Defensive anchor in the Rwandan league.
34	Duke Abuya	AMF	Kenya	Singida BS	Creative spark for the Harambee Stars.
35	Saidi Ntibazonkiza	RW/LW	Burundi	Simba SC	Veteran goal-machine in the NBC league.
36	Simon Msuva	RW/LW	Tanzania	JS Kabylie	Reliable winger for the Taifa Stars.
37	Ayub Timbe	RW	Kenya	Nanjing City	Blistering pace and dribbling.
38	Masoud Juma	LW/CF	Kenya	Al-Faisaly	Powerful forward in the Saudi league.
39	Allan Okello	AMF	Uganda	Vipers SC	Technical prodigy in the UPL.
40	Milton Karisa	RW	Uganda	Vipers SC	Leading goal-contributor in Uganda.
41	Fiston Mayele	CF	DRC/TZ*	Pyramids/Yanga	2023 CAF Confed Cup top scorer.
42	Michael Olunga	CF	Kenya	Al-Duhail	East Africa’s most prolific striker.
43	Mbwana Samatta	CF	Tanzania	PAOK	Captain and legend of the Taifa Stars.
44	Clement Mzize	CF	Tanzania	Young Africans	Rising star and clinical young finisher.
45	Rogers Mato	SF/LW	Uganda	Şanlıurfaspor	Scored the vital goal for AFCON qualifying.
46	Caleb Bimenyimana	CF	Burundi	Al-Ahli Benghazi	Physically dominant center-forward.
47	Benito Ngamije	RW	Rwanda	Rayon Sports	Exciting talent in the Rwandan league.
48	Hakim Sahabo	AMF	Rwanda	Standard Liège	One of the brightest teenage prospects.
49	Ismail Watenga	GK	Uganda	Golden Arrows	Consistent performer in South Africa.
50	Lameck Lawi	CB	Tanzania	Coastal Union	Highly-rated young local defender.
51	Mzamiru Yassin	CM	Tanzania	Simba SC	The tireless workhorse of the midfield.
52	Travis Mutyaba	AMF	Uganda	Zamalek SC	High technical ceiling; move to Egypt.
53	Fahad Bayo	CF	Uganda	MFK Vyškov	Physical target man for the Cranes.
54	Bonaventure Muthegi	SF	Kenya	Various	Dynamic support forward.
55	Gatogi Habimana	MF	Rwanda	APR FC	Engine of the Rwandan champions.
56	Amissi Bizimana	LW	Burundi	Bumamuru	Standout in the Burundian league.
57	Himid Mao	DM	Tanzania	Tala'ea El Gaish	Consistent starter in the Egyptian Prem.
58	Novatus Miroshi	LB/DM	Tanzania	Shakhtar Donetsk	Played in the UEFA Champions League.
59	Lusajo Reliants	CF	Tanzania	Namungo	Consistent local goalscorer.
60	Kipre Junior	AMF	Ivory Coast/TZ*	Azam FC	Skillful playmaker in the TZ league.
61	Prince Dube	CF	Zimbabwe/TZ*	Azam FC	Clinical finisher in East Africa.
62	John Bocco	CF	Tanzania	Simba SC	Veteran leader and goalscorer.
63	Kennedy Musonda	CF	Zambia/TZ*	Young Africans	Integral to Yanga’s continental run.
64	Yunus Sentamu	SF	Uganda	Vipers SC	Top-tier local clinical striker.
65	Djuma Shabani	RB	DRC/TZ*	Young Africans	Elite crossing and defensive stability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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#	Player Name	Position	Nationality	Club (2023)	Key Note
1	Aishi Salum Manula	GK	Tanzania	Simba SC	East Africa’s top-rated local keeper.
2	Salim Magoola	GK	Uganda	Richards Bay	Exceptional form in the PSL.
3	Patrick Matasi	GK	Kenya	Kenya Police	Veteran presence in the Harambee Stars.
4	Charles Lukwago	GK	Uganda	St. George / BLK	Reliable shot-stopper for the Cranes.
5	Djigui Diarra	GK	Mali/TZ*	Young Africans	*Best GK in the Tanzanian Ligi Kuu.
6	Halid Lwaliwa	CB	Uganda	FK Bregalnica	Strong, physical defensive leader.
7	Joseph Okumu	CB	Kenya	Reims	High-level performer in Ligue 1.
8	Bakari Mwamnyeto	CB	Tanzania	Young Africans	Captained Yanga to CAF Confed Cup final.
9	Dickson Job	CB	Tanzania	Young Africans	Versatile and modern ball-playing defender.
10	Henock Inonga	CB	DR Congo/TZ*	Simba SC	Dominant force in the CECAFA region.
11	Bevis Mugabi	CB	Uganda	Motherwell	Key physical presence in the Scottish Prem.
12	Ibrahim Hamad (Bacca)	CB	Tanzania	Young Africans	Breakthrough star of 2023.
13	Johnstone Omurwa	CB	Kenya	Estrela Amadora	Steady rise in Portuguese football.
14	Timothy Anyany	CB	Uganda	KCCA FC	One of the best local CBs in Uganda.
15	Bebeto Lwamba	CB	Burundi	Bumamuru	Anchored Burundi's defense in AFCON qual.
16	Abduaziz Makame	SW/DM	Tanzania	Singida Big Stars	Rare traditional sweeper/DM hybrid.
17	Khalid Aucho	SW/DM	Uganda	Young Africans	The engine room for club and country.
18	Yussuf Ndayishimiye	SW/CB	Burundi	OGC Nice	Elite versatility in European football.
19	Shomari Kapombe	RB	Tanzania	Simba SC	Technically gifted attacking fullback.
20	Daniel Anyembe	RB	Kenya	Viborg FF	High-quality Danish-based fullback.
21	Kenneth Muguna	RB/CM	Kenya	Kenya Police	Creative force moving from deep.
22	Nico Wadada	RB	Uganda	Ihefu FC	Experienced wing-back in Tanzania.
23	Kouassi Attohoula	RB	Ivory Coast/TZ*	Young Africans	Best performing RB in East African league.
24	Mohamed Hussein	LB	Tanzania	Simba SC	Constant threat on the left flank.
25	Aboud Omar	LB	Kenya	Kenya Police	Aggressive and experienced left-back.
26	Aziz Ki	AMF	B. Faso/TZ*	Young Africans	Arguably the best player in the region 2023.
27	Eric Johana Omondi	LW/AMF	Kenya	UTA Arad	Dynamic creative output in Romania.
28	Clatous Chama	AMF	Zambia/TZ*	Simba SC	"The Triple C" - Midfield wizardry.
29	Feisal Salum	AMF	Tanzania	Azam FC	Best local goalscoring midfielder.
30	Mudaathir Yahya	CM	Tanzania	Young Africans	Reborn in 2023 as a box-to-box star.
31	Bobosi Byaruhanga	CM	Uganda	Austin FC II	Young talent with immense passing range.
32	Richard Odada	CM	Kenya	AaB	Physical presence in the midfield.
33	Taddeo Lwanga	DM	Uganda	APR FC	Defensive anchor in the Rwandan league.
34	Duke Abuya	AMF	Kenya	Singida BS	Creative spark for the Harambee Stars.
35	Saidi Ntibazonkiza	RW/LW	Burundi	Simba SC	Veteran goal-machine in the NBC league.
36	Simon Msuva	RW/LW	Tanzania	JS Kabylie	Reliable winger for the Taifa Stars.
37	Ayub Timbe	RW	Kenya	Nanjing City	Blistering pace and dribbling.
38	Masoud Juma	LW/CF	Kenya	Al-Faisaly	Powerful forward in the Saudi league.
39	Allan Okello	AMF	Uganda	Vipers SC	Technical prodigy in the UPL.
40	Milton Karisa	RW	Uganda	Vipers SC	Leading goal-contributor in Uganda.
41	Fiston Mayele	CF	DRC/TZ*	Pyramids/Yanga	2023 CAF Confed Cup top scorer.
42	Michael Olunga	CF	Kenya	Al-Duhail	East Africa’s most prolific striker.
43	Mbwana Samatta	CF	Tanzania	PAOK	Captain and legend of the Taifa Stars.
44	Clement Mzize	CF	Tanzania	Young Africans	Rising star and clinical young finisher.
45	Rogers Mato	SF/LW	Uganda	Şanlıurfaspor	Scored the vital goal for AFCON qualifying.
46	Caleb Bimenyimana	CF	Burundi	Al-Ahli Benghazi	Physically dominant center-forward.
47	Benito Ngamije	RW	Rwanda	Rayon Sports	Exciting talent in the Rwandan league.
48	Hakim Sahabo	AMF	Rwanda	Standard Liège	One of the brightest teenage prospects.
49	Ismail Watenga	GK	Uganda	Golden Arrows	Consistent performer in South Africa.
50	Lameck Lawi	CB	Tanzania	Coastal Union	Highly-rated young local defender.
51	Mzamiru Yassin	CM	Tanzania	Simba SC	The tireless workhorse of the midfield.
52	Travis Mutyaba	AMF	Uganda	Zamalek SC	High technical ceiling; move to Egypt.
53	Fahad Bayo	CF	Uganda	MFK Vyškov	Physical target man for the Cranes.
54	Bonaventure Muthegi	SF	Kenya	Various	Dynamic support forward.
55	Gatogi Habimana	MF	Rwanda	APR FC	Engine of the Rwandan champions.
56	Amissi Bizimana	LW	Burundi	Bumamuru	Standout in the Burundian league.
57	Himid Mao	DM	Tanzania	Tala'ea El Gaish	Consistent starter in the Egyptian Prem.
58	Novatus Miroshi	LB/DM	Tanzania	Shakhtar Donetsk	Played in the UEFA Champions League.
59	Lusajo Reliants	CF	Tanzania	Namungo	Consistent local goalscorer.
60	Kipre Junior	AMF	Ivory Coast/TZ*	Azam FC	Skillful playmaker in the TZ league.
61	Prince Dube	CF	Zimbabwe/TZ*	Azam FC	Clinical finisher in East Africa.
62	John Bocco	CF	Tanzania	Simba SC	Veteran leader and goalscorer.
63	Kennedy Musonda	CF	Zambia/TZ*	Young Africans	Integral to Yanga’s continental run.
64	Yunus Sentamu	SF	Uganda	Vipers SC	Top-tier local clinical striker.
65	Djuma Shabani	RB	DRC/TZ*	Young Africans	Elite crossing and defensive stability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Southern

#	Player Name	Position	Nationality	Primary Club (2023)
1	Ronwen Williams	GK	South Africa	Mamelodi Sundowns
2	Lloyd Kazapua	GK	Namibia	Chippa United
3	Ricardo Goss	GK	South Africa	SuperSport United
4	Veli Mothwa	GK	South Africa	AmaZulu
5	Sipho Chaine	GK	South Africa	Orlando Pirates
6	Siyabonga Ngezana	CB	South Africa	FCSB / Kaizer Chiefs
7	Mothobi Mvala	CB	South Africa	Mamelodi Sundowns
8	Grant Kekana	CB	South Africa	Mamelodi Sundowns
9	Nkosinathi Sibisi	CB	South Africa	Orlando Pirates
10	Kennedy Musonda	CB/DF	Zambia	Young Africans
11	Siyanda Xulu	CB	South Africa	SuperSport United
12	Tapelo Xoki	CB	South Africa	Orlando Pirates
13	Teenage Hadebe	CB	Zimbabwe	Houston Dynamo
14	Ryan Nyambe	RB	Namibia	Derby County
15	Khuliso Mudau	RB	South Africa	Mamelodi Sundowns
16	Thapelo Morena	RB	South Africa	Mamelodi Sundowns
17	Nyiko Mobbie	RB	South Africa	Sekhukhune United
18	Aubrey Modiba	LB	South Africa	Mamelodi Sundowns
19	Riaan Hanamub	LB	Namibia	AmaZulu
20	Terrence Mashego	LB	South Africa	Mamelodi Sundowns
21	Innocent Maela	LB	South Africa	Orlando Pirates
22	Teboho Mokoena	DM/CM	South Africa	Mamelodi Sundowns
23	Sphephelo Sithole	CM	South Africa	CD Tondela
24	Marvelous Nakamba	DM	Zimbabwe	Luton Town
25	Marshall Munetsi	CM	Zimbabwe	Stade de Reims
26	Bathusi Aubaas	DM	South Africa	Mamelodi Sundowns
27	Sibongiseni Mthethwa	DM	South Africa	Kaizer Chiefs
28	Rivaldo Coetzee	DM/SW	South Africa	Mamelodi Sundowns
29	Grant Margeman	CM	South Africa	SuperSport United
30	Luke Le Roux	CM	South Africa	Volendam
31	Njabulo Blom	DM	South Africa	St. Louis City
32	Thabang Monare	CM	South Africa	Orlando Pirates
33	Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo	CM	South Africa	Orlando Pirates
34	Themba Zwane	AMF	South Africa	Mamelodi Sundowns
35	Clatous Chama	AMF	Zambia	Simba SC
36	Kings Kangwa	AMF	Zambia	Red Star Belgrade
37	Gelson Dala	AMF/LW	Angola	Al-Wakrah
38	Monnapule Saleng	RW	South Africa	Orlando Pirates
39	Percy Tau	RW	South Africa	Al Ahly
40	Mihlali Mayambela	RW	South Africa	Aris Limassol
41	Lameck Banda	LW	Zambia	Lecce
42	Deon Hotto	LW	Namibia	Orlando Pirates
43	Bongokuhle Hlongwane	LW	South Africa	Minnesota United
44	Pule Mmodi	LW	South Africa	Kaizer Chiefs
45	Lyle Lakay	LW/LB	South Africa	SuperSport United
46	Peter Shalulile	CF/SF	Namibia	Mamelodi Sundowns
47	Lyle Foster	CF	South Africa	Burnley
48	Patson Daka	CF	Zambia	Leicester City
49	Fashion Sakala	CF	Zambia	Al-Fayha
50	Evidence Makgopa	CF	South Africa	Orlando Pirates
51	Zakhele Lepasa	CF	South Africa	Orlando Pirates
52	Lebo Mothiba	CF	South Africa	Strasbourg
53	Iqraam Rayners	CF	South Africa	Stellenbosch FC
54	Tshegofatso Mabasa	CF	South Africa	Moroka Swallows
55	Mabululu	CF	Angola	Al Ittihad
56	Oswin Appollis	AMF/LW	South Africa	Polokwane City
57	Thapelo Maseko	LW	South Africa	Mamelodi Sundowns
58	Elias Mokwana	RW	South Africa	Sekhukhune United
59	Relebohile Mofokeng	AMF	South Africa	Orlando Pirates
60	Patrick Maswanganyi	AMF	South Africa	Orlando Pirates
61	Shandre Campbell	LW	South Africa	SuperSport United
62	Jayden Adams	CM	South Africa	Stellenbosch FC
63	Prins Tjiueza	AMF	Namibia	Liria Prizren
64	Bethuel Muzeu	CF	Namibia	Black Leopards
65	Lubeni Haukongo	CB	Namibia	Cape Town Spurs