The race for the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award reaches its climax today as Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen goes head-to-head with Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah when the Confederation of African Football hosts its annual awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco today, Wednesday November 19, 2025.
Set at 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT), the ceremony will celebrate Africa’s outstanding footballers, coaches, clubs and national teams across both the men’s and women’s game.
CAF Men’s Player of the Year
Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool)
Salah enjoyed another prolific season with Liverpool, leading them to the 2024/25 Premier League title.
The Egyptian captain delivered an incredible 47 goal contributions — 29 goals and 18 assists — in just 38 starts, while also inspiring Egypt to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain)
Hakimi enters the ceremony as a strong favourite following an exceptional campaign.
The PSG full-back lifted the UEFA Champions League, French Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and UEFA Super Cup titles, and helped Morocco secure World Cup qualification. He was also instrumental in PSG’s run to the FIFA Club World Cup final.
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria / Galatasaray)
Osimhen remains Africa’s most feared striker after scoring 37 goals in 41 matches for Galatasaray in the 2024/25 season.
The Nigerian forward has carried his blistering form into the new campaign, positioning himself as a strong contender for the continent’s biggest individual prize.
CAF Women’s Categories: Africa’s Rising Stars Headline Competitive Shortlists
With women’s football experiencing rapid growth across Africa, this year’s female categories feature some of the most competitive line-ups to date.
CAF Women’s Player of the Year
Ghizlaine Chebbak (Morocco / Al Hilal) – A complete forward and WAFCON 2022 Player of the Tournament, recognised for her leadership and creativity.
Sanaa Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR) – Reigning CAF Women’s Champions League MVP and Moroccan Women’s League Player of the Year.
Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria / PSG) – Super Falcons star and WAFCON Player of the Tournament, known for her versatility and big-match performances.
CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco / AS FAR) – A four-time Moroccan league Goalkeeper of the Year.
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Brighton) – The reigning CAF Goalkeeper of the Year and WAFCON 2024 golden gloves winner.
Andile Dlamini (South Africa / Sundowns) – Two-time CAF Women’s Champions League Goalkeeper of the Year.
CAF Women’s Young Player of the Year
Doha El Madani (Morocco / AS FAR) – Moroccan League Young Player of the Year.
Adji Ndiaye (Senegal / AS Bambey) – A breakout teenage shot-stopper with exceptional potential.
Shakirat Abidemi Moshood (Nigeria / Bayelsa Queens) – Flamingos captain and one of Nigeria’s brightest emerging stars.
CAF Women’s National Team of the Year
Ghana – Third-place finish at WAFCON, showing significant development.
Morocco – Two-time WAFCON finalists and one of Africa’s most structured sides.
Nigeria – Record 10-time African champions and perennial continental force.
Other Major Men’s Categories
CAF Goalkeeper of the Year
Munir Mohamedi (Morocco / RS Berkane) – A standout performer in Berkane’s Confederation Cup and Botola Pro triumphs.
Yassine Bonou (Morocco / Al Hilal) – Named in the FIFA Club World Cup Best XI.
Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Sundowns) – Led Sundowns to another league title and guided South Africa to World Cup qualification.
CAF Interclub Player of the Year
Fiston Mayele (DR Congo / Pyramids) – Champions League top scorer.
Mohamed Chibi (Morocco / Pyramids) – Dominant right-back with strong attacking and defensive output.
Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco / RS Berkane) – Crucial scorer in Berkane’s Confederation Cup and league success.
CAF Coach of the Year
Bubista (Cape Verde) – Led Cape Verde to their first-ever World Cup qualification.
Mohamed Ouahbi (Morocco U-20) – Guided Morocco to the FIFA U-20 World Cup title.
Walid Regragui (Morocco) – Maintained a perfect 2025 as Morocco eased into the World Cup.
CAF Young Player of the Year
Abdellah Ouazane (Morocco / Ajax) – U-17 AFCON MVP.
Othmane Maamma (Morocco / Watford) – Star of Morocco’s U-20 World Cup win.
Tylon Smith (South Africa / QPR) – Defensive powerhouse and U-20 AFCON Player of the Tournament.
CAF National Team of the Year
Cape Verde – Historic World Cup qualification.
Morocco – CHAN champions and dominant in 2025.
Morocco U-20 – FIFA U-20 World Cup winners.
CAF Club of the Year
Pyramids – Champions League winners.
RS Berkane – Confederation Cup champions and Botola Pro winners.
Mamelodi Sundowns – South African champions and Champions League finalists.
