Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 CAF Awards

The 2025 CAF Awards ceremony is set to shine a spotlight on the best of African football, with winners announced on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat, Morocco. The event celebrates outstanding football performers across the continent from January 6 to October 15, 2025, recognising individual and team achievements in men’s and women’s football.

Top men’s contenders include Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi. Osimhen, the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, returns to defend his title, facing stiff competition from Salah, a long-time African football icon, and Hakimi, known for his exceptional performance as a defender for PSG.

For the women’s categories, Nigeria’s Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is nominated for Women’s Player of the Year, while goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is shortlisted for potentially her third consecutive award. These nominations underscore the continued dominance of Nigerian football talent in Africa’s women’s game.

Event Hosts and Performances
The ceremony will be hosted by internationally acclaimed Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo and Moroccan comedian Oualass. Music fans can look forward to performances from Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui, Congolese star Awilo Longomba, and Ghanaian musician Fuse ODG, ensuring that the awards night is not only about football but also a vibrant cultural celebration.

Categories to be Awarded
The CAF Awards honour excellence across multiple categories, including:

• 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

Due to the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt, the Women’s Coach of the Year, Women’s Interclub Player of the Year, and Women’s Club of the Year awards will be announced at a later date.

Top Nominees

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 / Queens Park Rangers)
• 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 & Hove Albion)
• 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

The 2025 CAF Awards promises an exciting evening that highlights not only individual brilliance but also team achievements across Africa. Fans and football enthusiasts eagerly await the announcement of winners, celebrating the continent’s talent on a global stage.

Tips and Recommendations:

• Follow the CAF official channels for live updates from Rabat.
• Watch for livestreams of the performances and award presentations.
• Keep an eye on announcements for the Women’s Champions League-related awards, which will be declared later.

This year’s edition reaffirms CAF’s commitment to recognising talent, promoting football culture, and celebrating Africa’s top players, clubs, and national teams.