The CAF Player of the Year nominees for 2025 have been officially announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), spotlighting some of the top African football players who have excelled across Europe and beyond. This year’s CAF awards list features an exciting mix of seasoned stars and rising talents, all competing for Africa’s most prestigious individual honor.
CAF Player of the Year 2025 Nominees
CAF unveiled ten standout names for the 2025 Africa’s Best Footballer Award, representing the continent’s elite across multiple leagues:
- André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Napoli, Cameroon)
- Fiston Mayele (Pyramids, DR Congo)
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, Egypt)
- Denny Bouanga (Los Angeles, Gabon)
- Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund, Guinea)
- Achraf Hakimi (PSG, Morocco)
- Youssef En-Nesyri (RSB, Morocco)
- Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Nigeria)
- Iliman Ndiaye (Everton, Senegal)
- Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham, Senegal)
Top African Football Players Competing for Glory
Among the top African football players, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi headline the CAF Player of the Year nominees, both boasting exceptional seasons for their clubs. Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen also returns to contention following a prolific year with Galatasaray.
Last year’s winner, Ademola Lookman of Atalanta, set the bar high for this year’s competition, as the CAF awards list continues to highlight Africa’s growing global football dominance.
CAF Awards 2025: Rising Stars and Contenders
This year’s nominees show the diverse talent pool emerging from the continent — from Europe’s major leagues to African-based stars like Mayele. The 2025 CAF Awards will once again celebrate excellence both on and off the field, recognizing those who continue to elevate African football on the world stage.
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