Achraf Hakimi won the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, while Ghizlane Chebbak clinched the women’s prize in Rabat.
Hakimi, Paris Saint-Germain vice-captain who was a finalist in the 2024 edition, succeded Ademola Lookman of Nigeria and Atalanta Football of Italy.
The ceremony celebrated Africa’s best players, coaches and teams for 2025.
Hakimi earned the men’s award after winning the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, Ligue 1 and Coupe de France.
He also helped Morocco to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Chebbak topped the WAFCON 2025 scoring charts as Morocco finished runners-up to Nigeria.
She joined Saudi club Al-Hilal ahead of the 2025/2026 season.
She is the first Moroccan to win the women’s award.
Yassine Bounou won the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award after an outstanding season.
Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie retained the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award.
Cape Verde coach Bubista won the Men’s Coach of the Year award.
The women’s coaching award will be announced after the CAF Women’s Champions League.
DR Congo’s Fiston Mayele won the Men’s Interclub Player of the Year award.
The women’s interclub winner will also be announced after the Champions League.
Othmane Maamma won the Men’s Young Player of the Year award.
Doha El Madani retained the Women’s Young Player of the Year honour.
Morocco’s U-20 team won Men’s National Team of the Year.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons were named Women’s National Team of the Year.
Egypt’s Pyramids won Men’s Club of the Year.
The women’s club award will be announced after the Champions League.
Tanzania’s Clement Mzize won Goal of the Year for a long-range strike for Young Africans.
CAF AWARDS 2025 WINNERS
Player of the Year (Men): Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/PSG)
Player of the Year (Women): Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco/Al-Hilal)
Goalkeeper of the Year (Men): Yassine Bounou (Morocco/Al-Hilal)
Goalkeeper of the Year (Women): Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria/Brighton)
Interclub Player (Men): Fiston Mayele (DR Congo/Pyramids)
Young Player (Men): Othmane Maamma (Morocco/Watford)
Young Player (Women): Doha El Madani (Morocco/AS FAR)
Coach (Men): Bubista (Cape Verde)
National Team (Men): Morocco U-20
National Team (Women): Nigeria
Club of the Year (Men): Pyramids (Egypt)
Referee of the Year (Men): Omar Abdulkadir (Somalia)
Assistant Referee (Men): Liban Abdoulrazack (Djibouti)
Referee of the Year (Women): Shamirah Nabadda (Uganda)
Assistant Referee (Women): Tabara Mbodji (Senegal)
The star-studded ceremony was attended by players, coaches and Legends from across the continent and beyond.
Source: NAN
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