David GOMBE
The Confederation of African football (CAF) has confirmed the final shortlist for Men’s 2025 CAF Player of the year.
The awarding ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, 19th November in Rabat, Morocco.
Egypt star Mohamad Salah will battle with Morocco right Achraf Hakimi and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen.
Salah helped Liverpool win the 2024/25 premier League title and played a vital role for Egypt’s World Cup and Afcon qualifications.
Hakimi won the UEFA Champions league and Ligue 1 title with PSG also helping Morocco progress to the World Cup and Afcon.
Osimhen on the other hand guided Nigeria to the Afcon despite failing to progress to the World Cup and has been instrumental for his Galatasaray side in Turkey.
Goalkeeper of the year, Young player of the year, Interclub player of the year, coach of the year, national team of the year and club of the year are the other awards to be rewarded at the awards ceremony on Wednesday.
The Shortlists
Men’s Player of the Year
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)
Caf 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
