CAF Awards: Celebrating Africa’s Football Excellence

Major Award Winners

• African Player of the Year (Men): Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
• African Player of the Year (Women): Barbra Banda (Zambia)
• CAF President Outstanding Achievement: Paul Biya (Cameroon) and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (Egypt)
• Goal of the Year: Mabululu’s goal vs Namibia in AFCON 2025

Best XI

• Men’s Best XI:
  • Goalkeeper: Andre Onana (Cameroon)
  • Defenders: Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), Kalidou Koulibaly (Senegal), Chancel Mbemba (DR Congo)
  • Midfielders: Mohammed Kudus (Ghana), Sofyan Amrabat (Morocco), Franck Kessie (Cote d’Ivoire), Yves Bissouma (DR Congo)
  • Forwards: Mohamed Salah (Egypt), Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
• Women’s Best XI:
  • Goalkeeper: Andile Dlamini (South Africa)
  • Defenders: Michelle Alozie (Nigeria), Karabo Dhlamini (South Africa), Osinachi Ohale (Nigeria)
  • Midfielders: Lebohang Ramalepe (South Africa), Linda Motlhalo (South Africa), Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria), Ghizlane Cheebak (Morocco)
  • Forwards: Barbra Banda (Zambia), Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria), Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi)

Other Notable Awards

• Coach of the Year (Men): Emerse Fae (Cote d’Ivoire)
• Coach of the Year (Women): Lamia Boumehdi (Morocco)
• Goalkeeper of the Year (Men): Ronwen Williams (South Africa)
• Goalkeeper of the Year (Women): Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria)
• Interclub Player of the Year (Men): Ronwen Williams (South Africa)
• Interclub Player of the Year (Women): Sanaa Mssoudy (Morocco)
• Club of the Year (Men): Ahly (Egypt)
• Club of the Year (Women): TP Mazembe (DR Congo)
• National Team of the Year (Men): Cote d’Ivoire
• National Team of the Year (Women): Nigeria
• Young Player of the Year (Men): Lamine Camara (Senegal)
• Young Player of the Year (Women): Doha El Madani (Morocco)

The event celebrated the achievements of African footballers, coaches, and teams, highlighting their contributions to the sport on the continent

CAF Awards: Celebrating Africa’s Football Excellence