The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has unveiled the final shortlist of the top three nominees in each of the Men’s Categories ahead of the highly anticipated CAF Awards 2025, set to take place on 19 November 2025 in Rabat, Morocco.
The annual gala, which begins at 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT), will celebrate the finest performances in African football between 6 January and 15 October 2025.
Men’s Player of the Year (Final Three)
Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool)
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain)
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria / Galatasaray)
Goalkeeper of the Year
Munir Mohamedi (Morocco / RS Berkane)
Yassine Bonou (Morocco / Al Hilal)
Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns)
Interclub Player of the Year
Fiston Mayele (DR Congo / Pyramids)
Mohamed Chibi (Morocco / Pyramids)
Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco / RS Berkane)
Coach of the Year
Bubista (Cape Verde)
Mohamed Ouahbi (Morocco U-20)
Walid Regragui (Morocco)
Young Player of the Year
Abdellah Ouazane (Morocco / Ajax)
Othmane Maamma (Morocco / Watford)
Tylon Smith (South Africa / Queens Park Rangers)
National Team of the Year
Cape Verde
Morocco
Morocco U-20
Club of the Year
Pyramids
RS Berkane
Mamelodi Sundowns
CAF reaffirmed that seven men’s categories have been shortlisted, honouring excellence in African football across individual and team levels. The winners will be announced in Rabat during the ceremony on 19 November, where Africa’s finest will be crowned for their outstanding achievements over the past year.
