Al Ahly goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir has earned a nomination for the prestigious CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award following an outstanding performance during his club’s triumphant CAF Champions League campaign.
The 22-year-old Egyptian shot-stopper played a pivotal role in Al Ahly’s success, delivering crucial clean sheets in every match he played throughout the tournament.
His ability to command the defence and make key saves helped Al Ahly secure the Champions League title without suffering a single defeat.
Notably, the only goal Al Ahly conceded during the competition came in a match where veteran goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy was between the posts, further highlighting Shobeir’s importance to the team’s impenetrable defence.
Shobeir’s nomination for CAF’s top goalkeeping honour puts him in contention with some of the best goalkeepers across the African continent.
Among the other nominees are Cameroon’s André Onana, Algeria’s Oussama Benbot, Tunisia’s AmanAllah Memiche, South Africa’s Ronwen Williams, Morocco’s Munir el Kajoui, Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali, Mali’s Djigui Diarra, and Ivory Coast’s Yahia Fofana.
Shobeir’s journey to this recognition has been nothing short of remarkable.
Despite his young age, he has proven to be a reliable and consistent performer for Al Ahly, especially when called upon in high-pressure situations.
His performances have not only earned him admiration from fans and pundits alike but have also firmly established him as one of Africa’s rising goalkeeping stars.
In addition to his nomination for the Goalkeeper of the Year award, Shobeir is also a candidate for the CAF Interclub Player of the Year accolade.
He will be competing for this prestigious individual honour alongside fellow goalkeepers Benbot, Memiche, and Williams.
The dual nominations underline the impact Shobeir has had on African football in recent months and the bright future he holds in the sport.
Shobeir’s inclusion in these categories highlights his growing stature on the African football scene, as he continues to cement his place as a key figure for both Al Ahly and potentially the Egyptian national team in the years to come.
The CAF awards ceremony, where the winners of these distinguished titles will be revealed, is scheduled for December 16, 2024, in Morocco.
The event promises to be a celebration of African football’s finest talent, and Shobeir will undoubtedly be one of the standout names as he awaits the outcome of his nominations.
