Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Salah, Osimhen, Hakimi Lead African Player of the Year Shortlist
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the shortlist for the 2025 African Player of the Year awards.
For the men, Mohamed Salah, Victor Osimhen, and Achraf Hakimi are the top contenders.
For the women, Ghizlane Chebbak, Sanaa Mssoudy, and Rasheedat Ajibade are in the running.
The awards ceremony will take place in Rabat, Morocco on Wednesday.
Mohamed Salah, Victor Osimhen, and Achraf Hakimi shortlisted for African men’s player of the year
Ghizlane Chebbak, Sanaa Mssoudy, and Rasheedat Ajibade top the women’s nominees
Salah and Hakimi's recent achievements recognized, despite injuries
Osimhen's recent performances not considered due to deadline
Awards ceremony to be held in Rabat, Morocco on Wednesday
- Who
- Mohamed Salah, Victor Osimhen, Achraf Hakimi, Ghizlane Chebbak, Sanaa Mssoudy, Rasheedat Ajibade
- What
- Shortlisted for the 2025 African Player of the Year awards
- When
- Awards ceremony on Wednesday
- Where
- Rabat, Morocco
- Why
- Recognized for their outstanding performances in football
- Award
- CAF African Player of the Year
- Year
- 2025
- Ceremony Date
- Wednesday
- Ceremony Location
- Rabat, Morocco
- Nominees (Men)
- Mohamed Salah, Victor Osimhen, Achraf Hakimi
- Nominees (Women)
- Ghizlane Chebbak, Sanaa Mssoudy, Rasheedat Ajibade