The CAF Awards 2025, held on Wednesday 19 November at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat celebrated Africa’s finest performers from 6 January to 15 October 2025.
It was night heavily shaped by Moroccan success across multiple categories — yet the gala also delivered landmark recognition for Nigeria, Cape Verde, DR Congo & Egypt.
Below is complete breakdown of the major award winners.
African Player of the Year (Men)
- Winner: Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint Germain)
Hakimi became the first defender since 1973 and the first Moroccan since Mustapha Hadji in 1998 to win Africa’s biggest individual prize.
His trophy filled year included the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, Ligue 1, Coupe de France and helping Morocco qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
African Player of the Year (Women)
- Winner: Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco / Al Hilal)
Top scorer at the 2024 WAFCON, Chebbak led Morocco to the final and earned high profile move to Al Hilal. She becomes the first Moroccan woman to claim the award.
African Goalkeeper of the Year (Men)
- Winner: Yassine Bounou (Morocco / Al Hilal)
Bounou secured the award after another world class season highlighted by his inclusion in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Best XI and consistent excellence for club and country.
Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
- Winner: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Brighton)
Nnadozie won the award for the third year in row after guiding Nigeria to the 2024 WAFCON title and earning move to the English WSL with Brighton.
Best African Interclub Player (Men)
- Winner: Fiston Mayele (DR Congo / Pyramids)
Mayele, top scorer of the 2024 /25 CAF Champions League, fired Pyramids FC to their first ever continental crown.
Best Men’s Coach
- Winner: Bubista (Cape Verde)
Pedro Bubista Leitao Brito made history by leading Cape Verde to their first FIFA World Cup qualification finishing above Cameroon in the group.
Best Young African Player (Men)
- Winner: Othmane Maamma (Morocco / Watford)
Maamma earned the award after starring in Morocco’s FIFA U20 World Cup 2025 triumph — the first African team to win the tournament.
Best Young African Female Player
- Winner: Doha El Madani (Morocco / AS FAR)
El Madani retained her crown after brilliant year in which she won the Moroccan Women’s League and finished as top scorer at the 2025 Women’s Futsal AFCON.
Best Men’s Club
- Winner: Pyramids FC (Egypt)
The Egyptian side were rewarded for capturing their first CAF Champions League title led by Mayele’s goals and impressive defensive record.
Best Men’s National Team
- Winner: Morocco U20
The Atlas Cubs were honoured after winning the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup, a historic first for Africa , the centrepiece of Morocco’s golden night.
- Winner: Nigeria
The Super Falcons claimed the award for second consecutive edition following their WAFCON 2024 triumph in Morocco.
Goal of the Year (voted for by fans)
- Winner: Clement Mzize
His breakout moment came in the CAF Champions League against TP Mazembe where he produced one of the competition’s most memorable goals. Receiving the ball outside the penalty area, he exploded past two defender before unleashing ferocious strike into the top corner.
- Winner: Nigeria
The Super Falcons claimed the award for second consecutive edition following their WAFCON 2024 triumph in Morocco.
Goal of the Year (voted for by fans)
- Winner: Clement Mzize
His breakout moment came in the CAF Champions League against TP Mazembe where he produced one of the competition’s most memorable goals. Receiving the ball outside the penalty area, he exploded past two defender before unleashing ferocious strike into the top corner.
