The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards in the men’s categories, honouring the continent’s brightest talents — from players and coaches to clubs and national teams.
Covering the period from 6 January to 15 October 2025, the nominations recognise those who have made exceptional contributions to African and global football. A panel comprising members of CAF’s Technical & Development Committee, seasoned coaches, CAF Legends, and selected media professionals shortlisted ten nominees per category.
🏆 Men’s Player of the Year
A heavyweight list led by Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool) and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Cameroon/Napoli) headlines this year’s nominees. DR Congo’s Fiston Mayele (Pyramids) also earns a deserved place after firing his club to the CAF Champions League title. Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, and Senegal’s Iliman Ndiaye are among other top contenders.
Nominees:
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Cameroon/Napoli)
Fiston Mayele (DR Congo/Pyramids)
Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool)
Denis Bouanga (Gabon/LAFC)
Serhou Guirassy (Guinea/Borussia Dortmund)
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/PSG)
Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco/RS Berkane)
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria/Galatasaray)
Iliman Ndiaye (Senegal/Everton)
Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal/Tottenham Hotspur)
🧤 Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year
Morocco’s Yassine Bonou (Al Hilal) leads a competitive field that includes reigning champion Ronwen Williams (South Africa/Mamelodi Sundowns) and Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United), whose AFCON heroics made global headlines.
Nominees:
Andre Onana (Cameroon/Trabzonspor)
Vozinha (Cape Verde/Chaves)
Ahmed El Shenawy (Egypt/Pyramids)
Munir Mohamedi (Morocco/RS Berkane)
Yassine Bonou (Morocco/Al Hilal)
Stanley Nwabali (Nigeria/Chippa United)
Edouard Mendy (Senegal/Al Ahli)
Marc Diouf (Senegal/Tengueth)
Ronwen Williams (South Africa/Mamelodi Sundowns)
Aymen Dahmen (Tunisia/CS Sfaxien)
⚽ Men’s Interclub Player of the Year
Pyramids FC and RS Berkane dominate this category after their stellar continental campaigns. Burkina Faso’s Blati Touré, Morocco’s Oussama Lamlioui, and DR Congo’s Fiston Mayele all feature prominently.
Nominees:
Ismael Belkacemi (Algeria/Al Ahli Tripoli)
Blati Touré (Burkina Faso/Pyramids FC)
Issoufou Dayo (Burkina Faso/RS Berkane)
Fiston Mayele (DR Congo/Pyramids)
Ahmed Samy (Egypt/Pyramids)
Emam Ashour (Egypt/Al Ahly)
Ibrahim Adel (Egypt/Pyramids)
Mohamed Hrimat (Morocco/AS FAR)
Mohamed Chibi (Morocco/Pyramids)
Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco/RS Berkane)
Shomari Kapombe (Tanzania/Simba)
👔 Men’s Coach of the Year
Tactical brilliance from across Africa is celebrated, with Bubista (Cape Verde) and Walid Regragui (Morocco) once again recognised for their national team exploits. Club success stories like Krunoslav Jurcic (Pyramids) and Moine Chaabani (RS Berkane) also make the list.
Nominees:
Bubista (Cape Verde)
Hossam Hassan (Egypt)
Krunoslav Jurcic (Pyramids)
Sami Trabelsi (Tunisia)
Romuald Rakotondrabe (Madagascar CHAN)
Moine Chaabani (RS Berkane)
Tarik Sektioui (Morocco CHAN)
Mohamed Ouahbi (Morocco U-20)
Walid Regragui (Morocco)
Pape Thiaw (Senegal)
🌟 Men’s Young Player of the Year
CAF continues to spotlight the stars of tomorrow, with Burkina Faso’s Asharaf Tapsoba and Morocco’s Abdellah Ouazane (Ajax) leading an exciting generation. South African duo Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates) and Tylon Smith (QPR) also earn well-deserved recognition.
Nominees:
Asharaf Tapsoba (Burkina Faso/Real du Faso)
Alynho Haidara (Côte d’Ivoire/Mainz 05 Jacqueville)
Noah Sadiki (DR Congo/Sunderland)
Abdellah Ouazane (Morocco/Ajax)
Houssam Essadak (Morocco/US Touarga)
Othmane Maamma (Morocco/Watford)
Daniel Bameyi (Nigeria/Primorje)
Momoh Kamara (Sierra Leone/Minnesota United)
Mbekezeli Mbokazi (South Africa/Orlando Pirates)
Tylon Smith (South Africa/QPR)
🇨🇩 Men’s National Team of the Year
The continent’s top-performing national sides make the cut, with Morocco, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Cape Verde leading the way after impressive showings in major tournaments and qualifiers.
Nominees:
Algeria
Cape Verde
Côte d’Ivoire
Egypt
Ghana
Morocco U-20
Morocco
Senegal
South Africa
Tunisia
🏆 Men’s Club of the Year
Club dominance across the continent is reflected through familiar powerhouses. Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates continue to fly South Africa’s flag high, joined by RS Berkane (Morocco) and Pyramids FC (Egypt).
Nominees:
CR Belouizdad (Algeria)
CS Constantine (Algeria)
ASEC Mimosas (Côte d’Ivoire)
Pyramids (Egypt)
RS Berkane (Morocco)
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Orlando Pirates (South Africa)
Stellenbosch (South Africa)
Al Hilal (Sudan)
Simba (Tanzania)
The CAF Awards 2025 promise to once again celebrate Africa’s elite, recognising the excellence, dedication, and resilience that continue to make African football one of the world’s most vibrant and inspiring scenes.