Alexandre Santos Nominated for Coach of the Year at the 2026 CAF Awards
5 Nov 2026
Alexandre Santos is one of ten nominees for the Coach of the Year award at the 2026 CAF Awards.
The Portuguese coach, currently in charge of Petro de Luanda, has been included in the shortlist announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), with his nomination referring to his spell at AS FAR, whom he managed last season.
The nomination follows Alexandre Santos’ achievement in guiding the Moroccan side to the final of the CAF Champions League, where they finished as runners-up. The coach acknowledged the recognition on social media, also highlighting the journey he has built at both Petro de Luanda and AS FAR.
During his time at Petro, between 2021 and 2024, Alexandre Santos won three league titles, three Angolan Cups and one Super Cup. He also led the team to the CAF Champions League semi-finals and set Girabola records of 75 points and 23 wins in a single season.
The winners of the 2026 CAF Awards will be announced on 7 December in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Portuguese coach, currently in charge of Petro de Luanda, has been included in the shortlist announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), with his nomination referring to his spell at AS FAR, whom he managed last season.
The nomination follows Alexandre Santos’ achievement in guiding the Moroccan side to the final of the CAF Champions League, where they finished as runners-up. The coach acknowledged the recognition on social media, also highlighting the journey he has built at both Petro de Luanda and AS FAR.
During his time at Petro, between 2021 and 2024, Alexandre Santos won three league titles, three Angolan Cups and one Super Cup. He also led the team to the CAF Champions League semi-finals and set Girabola records of 75 points and 23 wins in a single season.
The winners of the 2026 CAF Awards will be announced on 7 December in Lagos, Nigeria.
