Olayiwola Matthew
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been named among the three finalists for the CAF Player of the Year award.
Osimhen, who currently plays for Galatasaray and won the prestigious honour in 2023, will battle Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool) and Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/Paris Saint-Germain) for Africa’s top individual prize.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the three-man shortlist on Sunday evening for the award last won by Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman.
In the women’s category, Nigeria also earned a strong representation as Rasheedat Ajibade made the final shortlist. She will compete against Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy.
The CAF Awards 2025 ceremony will hold on November 19 in Rabat, Morocco, starting at 19h00 local time (18h00 GMT).
Men’s Categories: CAF Awards 2025 Shortlists
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)
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