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Mohamed Salah, Achraf Hakimi and Victor Osimhen make shortlist for Men’s Player of the Year at CAF Awards 2025


The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the Top Three Nominees in each of the Men’s Categories of the highly anticipated CAF Awards 2025.

The prestigious event will be held in Rabat, Morocco, on 19 November 2025 from 19h00 local time (18h00 GMT), celebrating the exceptional performances and achievements that have defined African football this year.

Leading the charge for the Player of the Year Top prize are Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/Paris Saint-Germain) and Victor Osimhen (Nigeria/Galatasaray), three of the continent’s brightest stars who have showcased their talents at the highest level.

Other category shortlists announced include Goalkeeper of the Year, Interclub Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Young Player of the Year, National Team of the Year and Club of the Year.

A total of seven (7) categories have been confirmed by CAF in the Men’s Category of the Awards, shortlisting the three top performing players, coaches and teams in each of the categories.

The CAF Awards 2025 recognize outstanding contributions across both club and national competitions over the period between 6 January and 15 October 2025.

Morocco’s Chebbak and Mssoudy join Nigeria’s Ajibade on Women’s Player of the Year shortlist at CAF Awards 2025

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has unveiled the top three nominees in each of the women’s categories ahead of the CAF Awards 2025, as anticipation builds for Africa’s biggest football celebration to be staged on 19 November 2025 in Rabat (19h00 local time / 18h00 GMT).

The CAF Awards 2025 recognise the best performers between 6 January and 15 October 2025, highlighting outstanding achievements in women’s football across the continent.

Leading the shortlist for the prestigious CAF Women’s Player of the Year award are Morocco’s Ghizlaine Chebbak (Al Hilal) and Sanaa Mssoudy (AS FAR), and Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint-Germain), who each delivered remarkable performances for club and country throughout the season.

In the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year category, three top contenders have been nominated: Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco/AS FAR), Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria/Brighton & Hove Albion) and Andile Dlamini (South Africa/Mamelodi Sundowns).

Due to the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League Egypt 2025, the winners of the Interclub Player of the Year and Club of the Year categories will be revealed following the conclusion of the tournament.

pretydiva:
Why nwambali no dey goal keeper of the year?

atobs4real:
Osimeh the most dedicated footballer in Africa as we speak.

babaniyen2024:
Warn yourself o this person

naptu2:
https://www.cafonline.com/news/mohamed-salah-achraf-hakimi-and-victor-osimhen-make-shortlist-for-men-s-player-of-the-year-at-caf-awards-2025/




https://www.cafonline.com/news/morocco-s-chebbak-and-mssoudy-join-nigeria-s-ajibade-on-women-s-player-of-the-year-shortlist-at-caf-awards-2025/

Laple0541:
They should remove Osimhen from that list.

I wish the two ladies the best of luck.

AustineE1:
Osihmen,you are a general without an army,whenever we need you most,you are not there,what happened to you?
A team with two past African best players could not go past Congo DR with wan Bissaka and other average players.
Is going to be a long wait for you guys to go to world cup,may be next 4years,if you are still inform. It's so painful we are out!

SamGift0817:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dRNZEQDunM

correctguy101:
Only him can't do it all na...

Or you forgot it was supposed to be a team thing?

We got the tools but as usual, couldn't use it effectively. Abi you no see our squad?

All of dem no geh sense abeg.... From coach to even the person wey dey wash their jersey, dem no well.

atobs4real:
Osimeh all the way. I trust his capacity.
Omo Ologo.
Gbogbo Oregun koni baje

D00msDay:
Which Osimhen? Osimhen didn't make much impact last season. Hakimi is getting the award. Dude deserves it.