Sports Development Excellence Awards
Recognizing outstanding contributions to sports development across Africa since 2015
Voted by 130 sports journalists from across Africa
Mohamed Salah
Egypt
Recognized for outstanding contribution to African football development and inspiring young footballers across North Afr...
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Simone Schonborn
South Africa
Excellence in karate development and promoting martial arts across South Africa.
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CG Customs
Republic of Congo
Outstanding contributions to volleyball development and sports infrastructure.
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Farouk Yohanna
Nigeria
Exceptional dedication to hockey development and grassroots sports programs.
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Dikembe Mutombo
Democratic Republic of Congo
Legendary contributions to basketball development and youth empowerment across Africa.
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Riyad Mahrez
Algeria
Excellence in football and inspiring the next generation of North African footballers.
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Gugu Dlamini
South Africa
Outstanding performance and contribution to karate development.
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CG Customs
Republic of Congo
Continued excellence in volleyball and regional sports development.
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Farouk Yohanna
Nigeria
Sustained commitment to hockey excellence and community development.
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Luc Mbah a Moute
Cameroon
Promoting basketball development and youth programs across Central Africa.
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Sadio Mané
Senegal
Exceptional football talent and commitment to grassroots development.
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Ayanda Nkosi
South Africa
Excellence in martial arts and youth mentorship programs.
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CG Customs
Republic of Congo
Continued leadership in volleyball development and regional competitions.
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Farouk Yohanna
Nigeria
Unwavering dedication to hockey development and sports education.
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Joel Embiid
Cameroon
Inspiring excellence in basketball and supporting African youth initiatives.
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Gabon
Outstanding football achievements and promoting Central African football.
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Thabo Mokwena
South Africa
Excellence in karate competitions and coaching development.
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CG Customs
Republic of Congo
Excellence in volleyball and supporting women's sports development.
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Farouk Yohanna
Nigeria
Continued excellence in hockey development and talent nurturing.
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Luol Deng
South Sudan
Humanitarian efforts and basketball development across Africa.
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Hakim Ziyech
Morocco
Excellence in football and inspiring North African youth.
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Lungile Sithole
South Africa
Outstanding achievements in karate and promoting martial arts.
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CG Customs
Republic of Congo
Sustained excellence in volleyball and community sports programs.
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Farouk Yohanna
Nigeria
Dedication to hockey excellence and sports infrastructure development.
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Pascal Siakam
Cameroon
NBA championship success and promoting basketball in Africa.
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Achraf Hakimi
Morocco
Excellence in football and youth development initiatives.
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Siphiwe Mbatha
South Africa
Outstanding martial arts performance and community engagement.
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CG Customs
Republic of Congo
Excellence in volleyball despite pandemic challenges.
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Farouk Yohanna
Nigeria
Resilience in hockey development during challenging times.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Nigeria (Greek-Nigerian)
MVP achievements and inspiring African basketball excellence.
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Yassine Bounou
Morocco
Goalkeeping excellence and inspiring North African football.
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Zanele Ndlovu
South Africa
Excellence in karate and promoting women in martial arts.
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CG Customs
Republic of Congo
Continued leadership in volleyball development and regional success.
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Farouk Yohanna
Nigeria
Sustained excellence in hockey development and youth programs.
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Serge Ibaka
Republic of Congo
Basketball excellence and humanitarian work across Africa.
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Sofyan Amrabat
Morocco
World Cup excellence and promoting African football globally.
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Thando Mtshali
South Africa
Outstanding achievements in karate and coaching excellence.
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CG Customs
Republic of Congo
Excellence in volleyball and supporting continental competitions.
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Farouk Yohanna
Nigeria
Dedication to hockey excellence and infrastructure development.
Victor Wembanyama
France (African Heritage)
Rising basketball star with African roots inspiring the continent.
Walid Regragui
Morocco
Historic World Cup coaching achievement for African football.
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Nomsa Dlamini
South Africa
Excellence in karate and promoting martial arts education.
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CG Customs
Republic of Congo
Continued excellence in volleyball and regional championships.
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Farouk Yohanna
Nigeria
Unwavering commitment to hockey development and talent discovery.
Hakeem Olajuwon
Nigeria
Lifetime achievement and continued mentorship in African basketball.
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Victor Osimhen
Nigeria
African Footballer of the Year and inspiring excellence across the continent.
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Kagiso Mokoena
South Africa
Outstanding achievements in karate and youth development programs.
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CG Customs
Republic of Congo
Excellence in volleyball and promoting women's sports empowerment.
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Farouk Yohanna
Nigeria
Sustained dedication to hockey excellence and grassroots development.
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Bam Adebayo
Nigeria (American-Nigerian)
NBA excellence and supporting African basketball initiatives.
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Naby Keïta
Guinea
Excellence in football and promoting West African talent.
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Sipho Radebe
South Africa
Outstanding martial arts performance and coaching development.
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CG Customs
Republic of Congo
Continued excellence in volleyball and continental leadership.
Samuel Ocheho
Nigeria
Outstanding contribution to handball development and sports administration.
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Al-Farouq Aminu
Nigeria
Outstanding contribution to basketball development and youth empowerment across Africa.
About the Awards
The ASIO Africa Sports Development Excellence Awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to the growth and development of sports across the African continent.
Winners are selected through a rigorous voting process by 130 sports journalists from across Africa, ensuring that the awards represent the collective voice of the continent's sports media community.