CAF Awards 2025: Africa’s Football Stars Take Center Stage in Rabat
As the football world turns its attention to Rabat, Morocco, the CAF Awards 2025 promises a night celebrating the players who defined African football over the past year. The ceremony kicks off tonight, November 19, at 6 p.m. Nigerian time, and the race for top honors is tighter than ever.
CAF Player of the Year (Men)
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Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool): Salah has reinforced his status as one of Africa’s finest. The Liverpool forward scored 29 goals and registered 18 assists in the Premier League, leading his club to the title. By season’s end, he had contributed to 47 goals in all competitions and helped Egypt secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / PSG): Hakimi enjoyed an almost flawless season with PSG, featuring in a team that lifted the Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and UEFA Super Cup. Morocco’s qualification for the World Cup further solidified his candidacy.
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Victor Osimhen (Nigeria / Galatasaray): Osimhen continued his remarkable scoring run, finding the net 37 times in 41 appearances. His contributions helped Galatasaray win both the Turkish league and the league cup, keeping him in the spotlight for Africa’s top individual honor.
CAF Goalkeeper of the Year (Men)
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Munir Mohamedi (Morocco / RS Berkane): Mohamedi played a pivotal role in a historic season, guiding RS Berkane to the CAF Confederation Cup and their first-ever Moroccan Botola Pro title.
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Yassine Bonou (Morocco / Al Hilal): Bonou delivered a steady, reliable presence in goal, earning recognition in the FIFA Club World Cup Best XI. His calm leadership remains a hallmark of his game.
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Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns): Williams helped Sundowns clinch their eighth consecutive league title and captained South Africa to World Cup qualification, while leading his club to the CAF Champions League final.
CAF Women’s Player of the Year
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Ghizlaine Chebbak (Morocco / Al Hilal): Chebbak continues to dominate in midfield, combining vision, leadership, and match-defining performances.
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Sanaa Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR): Mssoudy has emerged as one of Africa’s most exciting attackers, winning Moroccan Women’s Championship Player of the Year and contributing significantly to AS FAR’s success.
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Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria / PSG): Ajibade’s blend of pace, precision, and composure helped Nigeria lift their tenth WAFCON title, earning her the Player of the Tournament award.
CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
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Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco / AS FAR): Consistency defines Er-Rmichi, who continues to shine in Morocco’s league and for AS FAR.
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Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Brighton & Hove Albion): The reigning WAFCON Best Goalkeeper, Nnadozie is aiming for her third consecutive CAF Women’s Goalkeeper award, admired for her composure and command of the box.
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Andile Dlamini (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns): Dlamini remains one of Sundowns’ key assets, delivering strong performances despite the team falling short in the CAF Women’s Champions League.
African Legends to Grace the Red Carpet
The CAF Awards also celebrates African football’s icons. Legends such as Mustapha Hadji, Gervinho, Rabah Madjer, Mohamed Sissoko, Idriss Kameni, Shikabala, Patrick Mboma, and Taribo West will walk the red carpet. Women’s football stars like Janine van Wyk, Desire Oparanozie, Clementine Toure, and Bernadette Anong will also be present, symbolizing the bridge between the pioneers of African football and the new generation.
The ceremony begins at 19:00 local time, 18:00 GMT, and 20:00 in Cairo, with live coverage available on the CAFTV YouTube channel.
