African football’s biggest stars will take centre stage tonight as the 2025 CAF Awards are unveiled in Rabat, Morocco, celebrating the continent’s finest performers between January 6 and October 15, 2025.

Leading the headlines is Victor Osimhen, the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, who returns to the shortlist once again. The Nigerian forward faces strong competition from Mohamed Salah of Egypt and Liverpool, and Moroccan and PSG fullback Achraf Hakimi.

On the women’s side, Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade is in contention for Women’s Player of the Year, while goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie looks poised to claim her third consecutive Goalkeeper of the Year title after another outstanding year.

The CAF Awards recognise excellence across African football, honouring individuals and teams who have demonstrated consistency, brilliance, and leadership on and off the pitch.

When and Where?

The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT) at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat.

Hosts and Performers

Beninese Grammy-winning icon Angélique Kidjo and Moroccan comedian Oualass will host this year’s event.

The night will also feature musical performances by:

• Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui
• Congolese legend Awilo Longomba
• Ghanaian hitmaker Fuse ODG

Awards to Be Presented

The following categories will be announced during tonight’s ceremony:

• CAF African Player of the Year
• CAF African Women’s Player of the Year
• CAF African Goalkeeper of the Year
• CAF African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
• CAF Interclub Player of the Year
• CAF Men’s Coach of the Year
• CAF Young Player of the Year
• CAF Young Women’s Player of the Year
• CAF Men’s Club of the Year
• CAF Men’s National Team of the Year
• CAF Goal of the Year
• CAF Women’s National Team of the Year

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

Top 3 Nominees in Each Category

Men’s Categories

African Player of the Year:

• Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain)
• 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 / Paris Saint-Germain)
• 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