CAF Awards 2025: Stats Of Top Three Contenders For Men, Women’s Players Of The Year And How To Watch

CAF Player of the Year (Men): Salah, Hakimi, Osimhen Lead Tight Race

Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool)

Salah enters the awards as a frontrunner after a phenomenal season in which he produced 29 goals and 18 assists in the Premier League, powering Liverpool to the title. His 47 total goal contributions place him among Africa’s all-time elite, and he further enhanced his credentials by steering Egypt to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain)

Hakimi delivered one of his most complete seasons in Europe. A key figure in a quadruple-winning PSG side—Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France and UEFA Super Cup—the Moroccan full-back combined consistency with world-class performances. Morocco’s ticket to the 2026 World Cup strengthens his case.

Victor Osimhen (Nigeria / Galatasaray)

Osimhen's year has been defined by ruthless efficiency. The Nigerian striker scored 37 goals in 41 matches, leading Galatasaray to both the Turkish league title and the league cup. His sustained form into the new season keeps him firmly in contention for Africa’s highest individual honour.

CAF Goalkeeper of the Year (Men)

Munir Mohamedi (Morocco / RS Berkane)

Mohamedi’s heroics were central to RS Berkane’s historic year. His leadership and crucial saves helped the club lift the CAF Confederation Cup and secure their first-ever Botola Pro title.

Yassine Bonou (Morocco / Al Hilal)

One of the continent’s most reliable goalkeepers, Bonou’s performances for Al Hilal and the Moroccan national team earned him a place in the FIFA Club World Cup Best XI, reaffirming his elite status.

Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)

Williams captained Sundowns to an unprecedented eighth straight Premiership title and guided South Africa to World Cup qualification. His leadership and shot-stopping ability also carried Sundowns to the CAF Champions League final.

CAF Women’s Player of the Year

Ghizlaine Chebbak (Morocco / Al Hilal)

Chebbak continues to be one of Africa’s most influential midfielders. Known for her technical intelligence and playmaking, she delivered another season of high-quality performances.

Sanaa Mssoudy (Morocco / AS FAR)

Mssoudy’s rise has been remarkable. Voted Player of the Year in the Moroccan Women’s Championship, she remains one of the continent’s most electrifying attacking talents.

Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria / Paris Saint-Germain)

Ajibade enjoyed a landmark year, leading Nigeria to their 10th WAFCON title, where she was named Player of the Tournament. Her blend of pace, agility and elite finishing places her among Africa’s most complete forwards.

CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year

Khadija Er-Rmichi (Morocco / AS FAR)

A model of consistency, Er-Rmichi has collected multiple Goalkeeper of the Season awards in Morocco and remains integral to AS FAR’s defensive stability.

Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Brighton & Hove Albion)

The reigning WAFCON Best Goalkeeper, Nnadozie is chasing her third straight CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year title. Her authority, reflexes and composure under pressure continue to stand out internationally.

Andile Dlamini (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)

Dlamini remains one of Sundowns’ most dependable players. Despite the club missing out in the last CAF Women’s Champions League, her performances across competitions secured her a nomination once again.

African Legends Set to Grace Rabat

The ceremony will bring together some of African football’s biggest icons, reinforcing the legacy of the continent’s footballing history. Expected attendees include:

Mustapha Hadji
Gervinho
Rabah Madjer
Mohamed Sissoko
Idriss Kameni
Shikabala
Patrick Mboma
Taribo West

Women’s football royalty—including Janine van Wyk, Desire Oparanozie, Clementine Toure and Bernadette Anong—will also be present, bridging the generations that have shaped the African game.