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2025 CAF Awards: Full list of nominees, key things to know
The winners of the 2025 CAF Awards, will be unveiled on Wednesday night in Rabat, Morocco, celebrating Africa’s finest football talents across various categories.
Reigning 2023 Men’s Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, returns as a top contender, facing strong competition from Mohamed Salah of Egypt and Achraf Hakimi of Morocco.
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is also in contention for the Women’s Player of the Year, while goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie eyes a potential third consecutive award.
This year’s ceremony recognises outstanding performances between January 6 and October 15, 2025, spotlighting individual brilliance and team achievements across the continent.
Event Schedule & Venue
The 2025 CAF Awards will hold on:
Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Time: 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT)
Venue: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Rabat, Morocco
Hosts & Performances
The ceremony will be hosted by:
- Angélique Kidjo (Benin)
- Oualass (Moroccan comedian)
- Musical performances will feature:
- Douaa Lahyaoui (Morocco)
- Awilo Longomba (DR Congo)
- Fuse ODG (Ghana)
Awards to Be Presented
African Player of the Year
African Women’s Player of the Year
African Goalkeeper of the Year
African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
Interclub Player of the Year
Men’s Coach of the Year
Young Player of the Year
Young Women’s Player of the Year
Men’s Club of the Year
Men’s National Team of the Year
Women’s National Team of the Year
Goal of the Year
Winners of Women’s Coach of the Year, Women’s Interclub Player of the Year, and Women’s Club of the Year will be announced later due to the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt.
Top 3 Nominees (Selected Categories)
Men’s Categories
African Player of the Year
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / PSG)
Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool)
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria / Galatasaray)
Goalkeeper of the Year
Yassine Bounou (Morocco / Al Hilal)
Munir Mohamedi (Morocco / RS Berkane)
Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
Interclub Player of the Year
Mohamed Chibi (Morocco / Pyramids)
Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco / RS Berkane)
Fiston Mayele (DR Congo / Pyramids)
Men’s Coach of the Year
Bubista (Cape Verde)
Mohamed Ouahbi (Morocco U-20)
Walid Regragui (Morocco)
Young African Player of the Year
Othmane Maamma (Morocco / Watford)
Abdellah Ouazane (Morocco / Ajax)
Tylon Smith (South Africa / QPR)
Men’s National Team of the Year
Cape Verde
Morocco
Morocco U-20
Men’s Club of the Year
Mamelodi Sundowns
Pyramids
RS Berkane
Women’s Categories
African Women’s Player of the Year
Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria / PSG)
Ghizlaine Chebbak (Morocco / Al Hilal)
Sanaa Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR)
African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
Andile Dlamini (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco / AS FAR)
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Brighton)
Young African Women’s Player of the Year
Shakirat Abidemi Moshood (Nigeria / Bayelsa Queens)
Doha El Madani (Morocco / AS FAR)
Adji Ndiaye (Senegal / AS Bambey)
Women’s National Team of the Year
Ghana
Morocco
Nigeria.
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