Ronwen Williams, the goalkeeper for Mamelodi Sundowns, has secured a position among the top five nominees for the CAF Player of the Year award.

He will compete against Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), Ademola Lookman (Nigeria), and Serhou Guirassy (Guinea) for this prestigious title.

Williams is notable as the sole African-based nominee, highlighting his outstanding contributions to both Sundowns and the Bafana Bafana. The CAF encountered difficulties in reducing the list to three due to intense competition and tied votes.

The winner will be announced on December 16 in Morocco, where all nominees are anticipated to be present.

In the women’s category, the shortlisted contenders include Sanaa Mssoudy (Morocco), Chiamaka Nnandoze (Nigeria), and Barbara Banda (Zambia).

Alongside this nomination, Williams is also competing for the CAF Inter-Club Player of the Year award for Africa and the CAF Goalkeeper of the Year title.

After an impressive year in 2024, CAF is recognizing the accomplishments of players and coaches, with Williams making a noteworthy impact both at the local and national levels through his exceptional performances for Sundowns and Bafana Bafana. Additionally, they have unveiled other award categories.

He played a vital role in leading Sundowns to victories in both the African Football League and the Betway Premiership, achieving a record number of points under the guidance of coach Rulani Mokwena in the last season. Furthermore, he was awarded the PSL Footballer of the Year, making him only the third goalkeeper in PSL history to achieve this distinction.

At 32, he played a key part in Bafana Bafana’s success in clinching a bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations held in Ivory Coast, marking their first third-place finish in 24 years. He received the title of Goalkeeper of the Tournament and was named to the Team of the Tournament.