The 2025 CAF Awards ceremony took place on Monday night in Rabat, Morocco, with the host nation emerging as the standout winners of the evening. Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak were crowned Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year, respectively, recognising their exceptional performances over the past season.
While Morocco celebrated major individual awards, Nigeria shone in the women’s category, claiming the Women’s National Team of the Year accolade. Additionally, Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie won the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for a historic third consecutive time, further cementing her reputation as one of the continent’s elite shot-stoppers.
Full List of 2025 CAF Awards Winners:
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Men’s Player of the Year: Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/PSG)
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Women’s Player of the Year: Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco)
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Men’s Young Player of the Year: Othmane Maamma
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Women’s Young Player of the Year: Doha El Madani
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Coach of the Year: Pedro Bubista
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Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Yassine Bounou
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Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria)
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Men’s Interclub Player of the Year: Fiston Mayele
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Club of the Year: Pyramids FC
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National Team of the Year: Morocco U-20
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Women’s National Team of the Year: Nigeria
The 2025 CAF Awards highlighted African football excellence, celebrating outstanding players, coaches, and teams across the continent. Morocco’s dominance, paired with Nigeria’s continued excellence in women’s football, underscored a memorable night for African soccer.
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