The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the winners of the 2025 CAF Awards, celebrating the best talents, teams and leaders shaping the future of African football. This year’s honours heavily spotlight North and East Africa, with Morocco dominating multiple categories and several heads of state receiving special recognition for their impact on the sport.
Achraf Hakimi claimed the top prize, securing his position as Africa’s standout footballer of the year, while Morocco also swept youth and female categories, highlighting the nation’s continued investment in elite football development.
Here is the complete, confirmed list of winners:
Player Awards
• African Player of the Year: Achraf Hakimi
• African Female Player of the Year: Ghizlane Chebbak
• Interclubs Player of the Year: Fiston Mayele
• Best Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
• Best Female Goalkeeper: Chiamaka Nndozie
• Best Young Player: Othmane Maamma
• Best Young Female Player: Doha El Madani
Coaching & Team Awards
• Coach of the Year: Bubista
• Team of the Year (Men): Morocco U-20
• Women’s Team of the Year: Nigeria
• Club of the Year: Pyramids FC
Refereeing Awards
• CAF Best Men’s Referee of the Year: Omar Artan
• CAF Best Women’s Referee of the Year: Shamirah Nabadda
CAF Outstanding Award
Recognising exceptional contributions to African football development:
• President of Kenya William Ruto
• President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan
• President of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
Goal of the Year
• Clément Mzize
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