CAF have unveiled the top three nominees for the Player of the Year at the highly anticipated CAF Awards 2025, with Victor Osimhen (Nigeria/Galatasaray), Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool) and Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/Paris Saint-Germain) leading the charge.
The prestigious event will be held on November 19th in Rabat, Morocco, celebrating the exceptional performances and achievements that have defined African football this year.
Other category shortlists announced include Goalkeeper of the Year, Interclub Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Young Player of the Year, National Team of the Year and Club of the Year.
A total of seven (7) categories have been confirmed by CAF in the Men’s Category of the Awards, shortlisting the three top performing players, coaches and teams in each of the categories.
The CAF Awards 2025 recognises outstanding contributions across both club and national competitions over the period between 6 January and 15 October 2025.