The winners of the 2025 CAF Awards will be announced on Wednesday night in Rabat, Morocco.
Victor Osimhen, the holder of the 2023 “CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award,” returns as a finalist, competing against Mohamed Salah of Egypt and Liverpool, and Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and PSG.
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is shortlisted for the “Women’s Player of the Year Award,” while goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is nominated once again and could secure her third straight title.
The CAF Awards will honour outstanding African football achievements from January 6 to October 15, 2025.
The ceremony celebrates both individual and team excellence, showcasing talent, performance, and dedication across the continent.
Categories include top male and female players, coaches, clubs, national teams, and emerging young stars.
When and where?
The CAF Awards will take place on Wednesday, 19 November 2025 at 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT) at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat, Morocco.
Presenters and Artists
The event will be hosted by Beninese star Angélique Kidjo and Moroccan comedian Oualass.
Musical performances will include Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui, Congolese legend Awilo Longomba, and Ghanaian artist Fuse ODG.
Awards Presented During the Ceremony
- “CAF African Player of the Year”
- “CAF African Women’s Player of the Year”
- “CAF African Goalkeeper of the Year”
- “CAF African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year”
- “CAF Interclub Player of the Year”
- “CAF Men’s Coach of the Year”
- “CAF Young Player of the Year”
- “CAF Young Women’s Player of the Year”
- “CAF Men’s Club of the Year”
- “CAF Men’s National Team of the Year”
- “CAF Women’s National Team of the Year”
- “CAF Goal of the Year”
Because the CAF Women’s Champions League is currently ongoing in Egypt, the awards for “CAF Women’s Coach of the Year,” “Women’s Interclub Player of the Year,” and “Women’s Club of the Year” will be announced later.
Top 3 Nominees
Men’s Categories
African Player of the Year (alphabetical):
- Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain)
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool)
- Victor Osimhen (Nigeria / Galatasaray)
Goalkeeper of the Year (alphabetical):
- Yassine Bounou (Morocco / Al Hilal)
- Munir Mohamedi (Morocco / RS Berkane)
- Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
Interclub Player of the Year (alphabetical):
- Mohamed Chibi (Morocco / Pyramids)
- Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco / RS Berkane)
- Fiston Mayele (DR Congo / Pyramids)
Men’s Coach of the Year (alphabetical):
- Bubista (Cape Verde)
- Mohamed Ouahbi (Morocco U-20)
- Walid Regragui (Morocco)
Young African Player of the Year (alphabetical):
- Othmane Maamma (Morocco / Watford)
- Abdellah Ouazane (Morocco / Ajax)
- Tylon Smith (South Africa / Queens Park Rangers)
Men’s National Team of the Year (alphabetical):
- 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 (alphabetical):
- Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria / Paris Saint-Germain)
- Ghizlaine Chebbak (Morocco / Al Hilal)
- Sanaa Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR)
African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year (alphabetical):
- Andile Dlamini (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco / AS FAR)
- Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Brighton & Hove Albion)
Young African Women’s Player of the Year (alphabetical):
- 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
