The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the top three nominees in all men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2025, scheduled for 19 November in Rabat. The ceremony will honour outstanding performances in African football between 6 January and 15 October 2025.
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain), and Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) lead the shortlist for the prestigious Player of the Year award.
Other categories and nominees include:
- Goalkeeper of the Year: Munir Mohamedi (Morocco/RS Berkane), Yassine Bonou (Morocco/Al Hilal), Ronwen Williams (South Africa/Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Interclub Player of the Year: Fiston Mayele (DR Congo/Pyramids), Mohamed Chibi (Morocco/Pyramids), Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco/RS Berkane)
- Coach of the Year: Bubista (Cape Verde), Mohamed Ouahbi (Morocco U-20), Walid Regragui (Morocco)
- Young Player of the Year: Abdellah Ouazane (Morocco/Ajax), Othmane Maamma (Morocco/Watford), Tylon Smith (South Africa/Queens Park Rangers)
- National Team of the Year: Cape Verde, Morocco, Morocco U-20
- Club of the Year: Pyramids, RS Berkane, Mamelodi Sundowns
The CAF Awards remain one of Africa’s most anticipated sporting events, celebrating the continent’s top football talents, coaches, and teams.
